Network & carriers
Madagascar's telecom market is served by Telma, Orange Madagascar, and Airtel Madagascar as the major carriers.
+261 · MG · UTC+3
Madagascar
Country Code & Virtual Numbers
Madagascar's +261 code covers a large island nation served primarily by Telma, Orange, and Airtel. Capital: Antananarivo · Business hours: 1:00 AM–9:00 AM EST.
// The Basics
What is the +261 country code?
Numbering format
Malagasy mobile numbers are 9 digits, dialed the same way domestically and internationally beyond the country code.
Calling culture
Business culture in Madagascar, conducted in French and Malagasy, values courtesy and relationship-building before business matters.
Did you know
Madagascar's mobile networks connect one of the most geographically isolated large islands in the world, with mobile money playing a growing role in daily commerce.
// Quick Facts
A quick read on Madagascar numbers.
Malagasy mobile numbers are a flat 9 digits, dialed the same way domestically and internationally beyond the country code.
Best time to call Madagascar from the US
Madagascar is on UTC+3 · Business hours = – EST · Mon–Fri
// Why a Virtual Number
Why get a Madagascar virtual number?
A +261 virtual number gives your business instant local presence in Madagascar — without the overhead.
Local caller ID in Madagascar
When you call from your virtual Madagascar number, contacts see a local +261 number — dramatically improving answer rates.
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Instant credibility
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Frequently Asked
Madagascar questions answered.
Answers about Madagascar's carrier landscape, relationship-first business culture, and getting a local +261 virtual number.
Dial 011 (the US exit code), then 261, then the national number, leaving out any domestic trunk prefix (such as a leading 0).
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