Calling Madagascar from New Zealand: 00 261 [local number].
Quick answer
To call Madagascar from New Zealand, 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.
Follow these simple steps to make a call to Madagascar from New Zealand
Start by dialing 00 (or use + on mobile). This is the international dialing prefix for New Zealand.
Dial the country code +261 for Madagascar.
Dial the local phone number in Madagascar (typically 8-10 digits, without any leading zeros).
Full format: 00 261 [local number] - For example: 00 261 612 345 678
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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 --
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.
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.
Exit Code in New Zealand
00 (dial 00 (or + from mobile))
New Zealand Country Code
+64
Route Dialing Pattern
00 261 32 12 345 67
Capital Time Difference
14h destination ahead
Best Calling Window (Origin Time)
19:00-23:59 and 00:00-04:00
Currency Pair
New Zealand dollar ($) -> Malagasy ariary (Ar)
Primary languages: New Zealand (English, Māori, New Zealand Sign Language) and Madagascar (French, Malagasy).
Shared language overlap: No direct overlap in primary language list. Primary timezones: New Zealand (UTC-11:00, UTC-10:00, UTC+12:00, UTC+12:45, UTC+13:00) and Madagascar (UTC+03:00).
Use this route profile to plan a real call from New Zealand to Madagascar, including the exit code, destination country code, time difference, and local context.
From
New Zealand
To
Madagascar
For dialing this route, callers in New Zealand usually start with 00 or the plus sign, then dial +261 before the local Madagascar number.
New Zealand's primary timezone in this dataset is UTC-11:00, while Madagascar's is UTC+03:00. A practical origin-time calling window is 19:00-23:59 or 00:00-04:00.
New Zealand callers are represented by NZ/NZL, with Wellington as a capital reference point, Australia and New Zealand, 5.3M people, New Zealand dollar ($), and primary language context of English, Māori, New Zealand Sign Language.
Origin exit prefix: 00 or + from mobile. Origin country code: +64. Origin time zones: UTC-11:00, UTC-10:00, UTC+12:00, UTC+12:45 +1 more.
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.
This route combines New Zealand's outbound dialing rules with Madagascar's destination numbering and local schedule. The primary timezone relationship is 14h destination ahead, and the recommended origin-time window is 19:00-23:59 or 00:00-04:00.
Dialing sequence: 00 261 local number. Business-hour window: 19:00-23:59 or 00:00-04:00. Time relationship: 14h destination ahead.
Destination market: Madagascar is in Eastern Africa, with Antananarivo as a main administrative center. Calls from New Zealand 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: New Zealand is listed in Australia and New Zealand with a population of about 5.3M; Madagascar is listed in Eastern Africa with about 32M. The main listed languages differ: New Zealand (English, Māori, New Zealand Sign Language) and Madagascar (French, Malagasy). Currency context also changes across the route: New Zealand dollar ($) in New Zealand and Malagasy ariary (Ar) in Madagascar.
| 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] |
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