Calling Madagascar from Pakistan: 00 261 [local number].
Quick answer
To call Madagascar from Pakistan, 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 Pakistan
Start by dialing 00 (or use + on mobile). This is the international dialing prefix for Pakistan.
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, 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 Pakistan
00 (dial 00 (or + from mobile))
Pakistan Country Code
+92
Route Dialing Pattern
00 261 32 12 345 67
Capital Time Difference
2h destination behind
Best Calling Window (Origin Time)
11:00-20:00
Currency Pair
Pakistani rupee (₨) -> Malagasy ariary (Ar)
Primary languages: Pakistan (English, Urdu) and Madagascar (French, Malagasy).
Shared language overlap: No direct overlap in primary language list. Primary timezones: Pakistan (UTC+05:00) and Madagascar (UTC+03:00).
Use this route profile to plan a real call from Pakistan to Madagascar, including the exit code, destination country code, time difference, and local context.
From
Pakistan
To
Madagascar
For dialing this route, callers in Pakistan usually start with 00 or the plus sign, then dial +261 before the local Madagascar number.
Pakistan's primary timezone in this dataset is UTC+05:00, while Madagascar's is UTC+03:00. A practical origin-time calling window is 11:00-20:00.
Pakistan callers are represented by PK/PAK, with Islamabad as a capital reference point, Southern Asia, 241M people, Pakistani rupee (₨), and primary language context of English, Urdu.
Origin exit prefix: 00 or + from mobile. Origin country code: +92. Origin time zones: UTC+05:00.
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 Pakistan's outbound dialing rules with Madagascar's destination numbering and local schedule. The primary timezone relationship is 2h destination behind, and the recommended origin-time window is 11:00-20:00.
Dialing sequence: 00 261 local number. Business-hour window: 11:00-20:00. Time relationship: 2h destination behind.
Destination market: Madagascar is in Eastern Africa, with Antananarivo as a main administrative center. Calls from Pakistan 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: Pakistan is listed in Southern Asia with a population of about 241M; Madagascar is listed in Eastern Africa with about 32M. The main listed languages differ: Pakistan (English, Urdu) and Madagascar (French, Malagasy). Currency context also changes across the route: Pakistani rupee (₨) in Pakistan and Malagasy ariary (Ar) in Madagascar.
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| 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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