How do I call Madagascar from South Africa?

To call Madagascar from South Africa, 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 South Africa?

The country calling code for Madagascar is +261. To call Madagascar from South Africa, 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 South Africa?

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

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What is the best time to call Madagascar from South Africa?

The capital-to-capital time gap is 1h destination ahead. A practical window in South Africa is 08:00-17:00 local time, which maps to standard business hours in Madagascar.

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How to Call Madagascar from South Africa

Calling Madagascar from South Africa: 00 261 [local number].

Madagascar Country Code: +261

ISO: MG

MDG

Quick answer

To call Madagascar from South Africa, 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 South Africa

International Guide

Dial the exit code for South Africa

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

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 South Africa: 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: South Africa to Madagascar

Exit Code in South Africa

00 (dial 00 (or + from mobile))

South Africa Country Code

+27

Route Dialing Pattern

00 261 32 12 345 67

Capital Time Difference

1h destination ahead

Best Calling Window (Origin Time)

08:00-17:00

Currency Pair

South African rand (R) -> Malagasy ariary (Ar)

Primary languages: South Africa (Afrikaans, English, Southern Ndebele, Northern Sotho, Southern Sotho, Swazi, Tswana, Tsonga, Venda, Xhosa, Zulu) and Madagascar (French, Malagasy).

Shared language overlap: No direct overlap in primary language list. Primary timezones: South Africa (UTC+02:00) and Madagascar (UTC+03:00).

Detailed route planning

Route planning details: South Africa to Madagascar

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

From

South Africa

Madagascar

South Africa exit code: 00Madagascar calling code: +261Time difference: 1h destination ahead

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

South Africa's primary timezone in this dataset is UTC+02:00, while Madagascar's is UTC+03:00. A practical origin-time calling window is 08:00-17:00.

Dialing from South Africa

South Africa callers are represented by ZA/ZAF, with Pretoria as a capital reference point, Southern Africa, 63M people, South African rand (R), and primary language context of Afrikaans, English, Southern Ndebele, Northern Sotho, Southern Sotho +6 more.

Origin exit prefix: 00 or + from mobile. Origin country code: +27. Origin time zones: UTC+02:00.

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.

South Africa to Madagascar call planning

This route combines South Africa's outbound dialing rules with Madagascar's destination numbering and local schedule. The primary timezone relationship is 1h destination ahead, and the recommended origin-time window is 08:00-17:00.

Dialing sequence: 00 261 local number. Business-hour window: 08:00-17:00. Time relationship: 1h destination ahead.

Destination market: Madagascar is in Eastern Africa, with Antananarivo as a main administrative center. Calls from South Africa 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: South Africa is listed in Southern Africa with a population of about 63M; Madagascar is listed in Eastern Africa with about 32M. The main listed languages differ: South Africa (Afrikaans, English, Southern Ndebele +8 more) and Madagascar (French, Malagasy). Currency context also changes across the route: South African rand (R) in South Africa and Malagasy ariary (Ar) in Madagascar.

From South Africa, the conventional international prefix is 00; mobile callers can usually use +, then +261, then the Madagascar local number.Pretoria to Antananarivo has a 1h destination ahead time relationship, so check the destination workday before placing business or support calls.Madagascar language context: French, Malagasy. Keep this in mind when calling businesses, hotels, banks, or local services.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.