How do I call Madagascar from Luxembourg?

To call Madagascar from Luxembourg, dial the exit code 00, followed by the country code +261, then the phone number. For example, to call the number 32 12 345 67, you would dial: 00 261 32 12 345 67.

What is the country calling code for Madagascar when calling from Luxembourg?

The country calling code for Madagascar is +261. To call Madagascar from Luxembourg, dial +261 followed by the local phone number.

What timezone is Madagascar in?

Madagascar is in the UTC+03:00 timezone.

What currency is used in Madagascar?

The official currency of Madagascar is the Malagasy ariary (Ar). This is the primary currency used for all transactions in the country.

What is the capital city of Madagascar?

The capital city of Madagascar is Antananarivo. It serves as the political and administrative center of the country.

How do I make cheap calls to Madagascar when calling from Luxembourg?

To make affordable calls to Madagascar from Luxembourg, use CallTuv's browser-based calling service. Simply dial +261 followed by the local number. No app download required, and our rates are significantly cheaper than traditional phone carriers.

How much does it cost to call Madagascar when calling from Luxembourg?

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What is the best time to call Madagascar from Luxembourg?

The capital-to-capital time gap is 2h destination ahead. A practical window in Luxembourg is 07:00-16:00 local time, which maps to standard business hours in Madagascar.

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How to Call Madagascar from Luxembourg

Calling Madagascar from Luxembourg: 00 261 [local number].

Madagascar Country Code: +261

ISO: MG

MDG

Quick answer

To call Madagascar from Luxembourg, 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

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 Luxembourg

International Guide

Dial the exit code for Luxembourg

Start by dialing 00 (or use + on mobile). This is the international dialing prefix for Luxembourg.

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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International Dialing Format

0026132 12 345 67

Exit Code•Country Code•Phone Number

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+26132 12 345 67

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Calling Madagascar from Luxembourg: 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

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Madagascar at a Glance

Madagascar, located in Eastern Africa, is a nation with a rich identity. Its capital city, Antananarivo, serves as the administrative center for a population of approximately 32M.

The official currency is the Malagasy ariary (Ar). When calling Madagascar, the country code is +261. The country observes the UTC+03:00 time zone(s), and the primary language(s) spoken include French, Malagasy.

Destination Calling Profile: Madagascar

Population

32M

Population Rank

#47 of 230

Language Footprint

French, Malagasy

Time Zone Footprint

UTC+03:00

City/Area Code Coverage

22 locations listed

Dial Code Status

Exclusive code in dataset

Madagascar currently has a 9-digit local number pattern in this guide, with country code +261.

Route Profile: Luxembourg to Madagascar

Exit Code in Luxembourg

00 (dial 00 (or + from mobile))

Luxembourg Country Code

+352

Route Dialing Pattern

00 261 32 12 345 67

Capital Time Difference

2h destination ahead

Best Calling Window (Origin Time)

07:00-16:00

Currency Pair

Euro (€) -> Malagasy ariary (Ar)

Primary languages: Luxembourg (German, French, Luxembourgish) and Madagascar (French, Malagasy).

Shared language overlap: French. Primary timezones: Luxembourg (UTC+01:00) and Madagascar (UTC+03:00).

Detailed route planning

Route planning details: Luxembourg to Madagascar

Use this route profile to plan a real call from Luxembourg to Madagascar, including the exit code, destination country code, time difference, and local context.

From

Luxembourg

Madagascar

Luxembourg exit code: 00Madagascar calling code: +261Time difference: 2h destination ahead

For dialing this route, callers in Luxembourg usually start with 00 or the plus sign, then dial +261 before the local Madagascar number.

Luxembourg's primary timezone in this dataset is UTC+01:00, while Madagascar's is UTC+03:00. A practical origin-time calling window is 07:00-16:00.

Dialing from Luxembourg

Luxembourg callers are represented by LU/LUX, with Luxembourg as a capital reference point, Western Europe, 682K people, Euro (€), and primary language context of German, French, Luxembourgish.

Origin exit prefix: 00 or + from mobile. Origin country code: +352. Origin time zones: UTC+01:00.

Madagascar dialing details

Madagascar is represented here by MG/MDG, Antananarivo, Eastern Africa, about 32M people, Malagasy ariary (Ar), and primary language context of French, Malagasy.

Destination calling code: +261. Destination time zones: UTC+03:00. Rate check: check live price before dialing.

Luxembourg to Madagascar call planning

This route combines Luxembourg's outbound dialing rules with Madagascar's destination numbering and local schedule. The primary timezone relationship is 2h destination ahead, and the recommended origin-time window is 07:00-16:00.

Dialing sequence: 00 261 local number. Business-hour window: 07:00-16:00. Time relationship: 2h destination ahead.

Destination market: Madagascar is in Eastern Africa, with Antananarivo as a main administrative center. Calls from Luxembourg may reach family, companies, banks, hotels, clinics, or public offices across a market of about 32M. Primary language context: French, Malagasy. Local billing and everyday prices use Malagasy ariary (Ar).

Route context: Luxembourg is listed in Western Europe with a population of about 682K; Madagascar is listed in Eastern Africa with about 32M. The route has shared language overlap in French. Currency context also changes across the route: Euro (€) in Luxembourg and Malagasy ariary (Ar) in Madagascar.

From Luxembourg, the conventional international prefix is 00; mobile callers can usually use +, then +261, then the Madagascar local number.Luxembourg to Antananarivo has a 2h destination ahead time relationship, so check the destination workday before placing business or support calls.Luxembourg and Madagascar share French, which can make customer-support or family calls easier to coordinate.For Madagascar, check whether you are calling a landline or mobile number because those prices can differ; current context: check live price before dialing.

City & Area Codes for Madagascar

22 Locations

City / Region	Area Code	Full Dialing Pattern
Ambatolampy	261-42	+261-42 [local number]
Ambositra	261-47	+261-47 [local number]
Ambotondrazaka	261-54	+261-54 [local number]
Antananarivo	261-22	+261-22 [local number]
Antsirabe	261-44	+261-44 [local number]
Antsiranana (Diego Suarez)	261-82	+261-82 [local number]
Antsohihy	261-67	+261-67 [local number]
Farafangana	261-73	+261-73 [local number]
Fianarantsoa	261-75	+261-75 [local number]
Mahajanga	261-62	+261-62 [local number]
Maintirano	261-69	+261-69 [local number]
Manakara	261-72	+261-72 [local number]
Mananjary	261-72	+261-72 [local number]
Mideast Region	261-13	+261-13 [local number]
Moramanga	261-56	+261-56 [local number]
Morondava	261-95	+261-95 [local number]
Nosy Be Is.	261-86	+261-86 [local number]
Sainte Marie	261-57	+261-57 [local number]
Sambava	261-88	+261-88 [local number]
Toamasina	261-53	+261-53 [local number]
Tolagnaro	261-92	+261-92 [local number]
Toliaray	261-94	+261-94 [local number]

Area codes are typically followed by the subscriber number.