ISO
MW / MWI
Malawi
+265
Capital
Lilongwe
Continent
Africa
Timezone
UTC+2
Currency
MWK
Scam risk
MEDIUM
Population
19,129,952 · English, Chichewa
🕐 Current time in Malawi
UTC+2
Lilongwe
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UTC+2
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Common formats for +265
The country code for Malawi can be written several ways. All refer to the same code.
+265- international E.164 format (with plus sign)265- digits only (often typed in search)00265- with European exit code (00)011 265- with US exit code (011)00 265 X XXX XXX- full landline example+265 X XXX XXX- full mobile example
How to dial
From the United States →
011 + 265 + area + number
Landline:
00 265 X XXX XXX · Mobile: +265 X XXX XXXFrom Europe →
00 + 265 + area + number
Exit code from your country, then 265, then the local number (drop the leading
0 trunk prefix).From specific countries
| From | Landline | Mobile |
|---|---|---|
United States
|
011 265 X XXX XXX |
+265 X XXX XXX |
United Kingdom
|
00 265 X XXX XXX |
+265 X XXX XXX |
Australia
|
0011 265 X XXX XXX |
+265 X XXX XXX |
Canada
|
011 265 X XXX XXX |
+265 X XXX XXX |
India
|
00 265 X XXX XXX |
+265 X XXX XXX |
Scam Risk: MEDIUM
Some advance-fee fraud.
Common scam types from +265
- Advance Fee
What to do
- Be cautious with unexpected calls from +265
- Verify the caller's identity before sharing personal information
- Report suspicious calls to your carrier
FAQ
What country has the code +265?
The country code +265 belongs to Malawi.
Is +265 a scam?
+265 is the legitimate country code for Malawi. The scam risk level is medium. Some advance-fee fraud.
How to call Malawi from the US?
From a US landline: dial 011 + 265 + local number. From a US cell: dial +265 + local number.
