How to Call Madagascar from China
Calling Madagascar from China: 00 261 [local number].
Madagascar Country Code: +261
Quick answer
To call Madagascar from China, dial 00, then 261, then the local number without leading zeros. Example: 00 261 32 12 345 67.
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Dialing format
00 261 32 12 345 67
Exit code • Country code • Local number
Exit code
00
China's international dialing prefix
Country code
+261
Madagascar's international calling code
Local number
32 12 345 67
Enter the local number without the country code
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+261 32 12 345 67
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Whether you’re calling family, friends, or business contacts, knowing how to call Madagascar correctly helps your conversation start smoothly. This guide covers the essential dialing steps, including country and area codes that are easy to miss. By the end, you’ll be ready to connect confidently with anyone in Madagascar - whether you’re calling Antananarivo or anywhere else.
Step-by-Step Dialing Guide
Follow these simple steps to make a call to Madagascar from China
Dial the exit code for China
Start by dialing 00 (or use + on mobile). This is the international dialing prefix for China.
Add Madagascar's country code
Dial the country code +261 for Madagascar.
Enter the local phone number
Dial the local phone number in Madagascar (typically 8-10 digits, without any leading zeros).
Complete dialing format
Full format: 00 261 [local number] - For example: 00 261 612 345 678
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Calling Madagascar from China: Calling Code, Local Time & More
Calling Code
+261
Capital of Madagascar
Antananarivo
Region
Africa (Eastern Africa)
Currency of Madagascar
Malagasy ariary (Ar)
Madagascar Time Zones
UTC+03:00
Current time
Your time
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Madagascar
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Madagascar is --
Exit Code in China
00 (dial 00 (or + from mobile))
Route Dialing Pattern
00 261 32 12 345 67
Best Calling Window (Origin Time)
N/A
City & Area Codes for Madagascar
| City / Region | Area Code |
|---|---|
| Ambatolampy | 261-42 |
| Ambositra | 261-47 |
| Ambotondrazaka | 261-54 |
| Antananarivo | 261-22 |
| Antsirabe | 261-44 |
| Antsiranana (Diego Suarez) | 261-82 |
| Antsohihy | 261-67 |
| Farafangana | 261-73 |
| Fianarantsoa | 261-75 |
| Mahajanga | 261-62 |
| Maintirano | 261-69 |
| Manakara | 261-72 |
| Mananjary | 261-72 |
| Mideast Region | 261-13 |
| Moramanga | 261-56 |
| Morondava | 261-95 |
| Nosy Be Is. | 261-86 |
| Sainte Marie | 261-57 |
| Sambava | 261-88 |
| Toamasina | 261-53 |
Show all 22 Madagascar area codes
| Tolagnaro | 261-92 |
| Toliaray | 261-94 |
