What number do I dial to call Madagascar from Germany?
Dial 00, then 261, then digit digitdigit digitdigitdigit digitdigit local format. For example: 00 261 3 45 678 92.
International dialing guide
Call Madagascar from Germany
Calling Madagascar from Germany follows a standard international format: dial the Germany exit code, then Madagascar's country code, then the local destination number.
Dial +261 numbers and any other international number from Qubicall.
Quick answer
How to dial: 00 + 261 + digit digitdigit digitdigitdigit digitdigit local format
Example: 00 261 3 45 678 92
If the saved contact starts with +, replace 00 with + on mobile. For manual dialing from landlines in Germany, use 00.
Core calling info
- Destination country code
- Madagascar: +261
- Origin exit code
- Germany: 00
- Average call costs
- Landline about $2.140/min. Mobile about $1.900/min.
Time zone difference
Madagascar and Germany can have different local times, and offsets may change with daylight saving time. Check the destination city time before placing important calls.
Best calling window is usually business hours in Madagascar, or early evening if you are calling family and friends.
Time zones vary by city, state, and daylight saving rules. Use destination local time before urgent calls.
How to Call Madagascar from Germany
Use this sequence when dialing from a phone keypad, calling card, or VoIP dialer that expects international access codes. It works for normal landline and mobile formats as long as the final local number is valid.
- Dial 00, the international exit code for Germany.
- Dial 261, the country code for Madagascar.
- Enter digit digitdigit digitdigitdigit digitdigit local format. Remove any domestic trunk prefix when required, such as a leading 0 on many European numbers.
- Check the full number before calling. Example: 00 261 3 45 678 92.
Number format notes
International numbers work best when saved in E.164 style, meaning +261 followed by the national significant number. From a mobile phone, that usually lets you tap the saved contact from any country without changing the prefix. From a landline or office phone in Germany, the manual version is 00 before 261.
If the Madagascar number was written for local use, check whether it includes a domestic trunk prefix. Many countries write landlines with a leading 0 for local calls, but that 0 is normally removed after the country code. North American numbers are different: keep the 3-digit area code and 7-digit subscriber number after country code 1.
Costs can differ between landlines and mobiles because carriers route those calls differently. If a number has moved between providers or uses a special service prefix, the billed rate can differ from a normal city landline. For predictable spend, check the country rate before long calls and confirm whether the number is landline, mobile, or premium.
Area codes in Madagascar
Area codes below show common city examples. For international dialing, use the code shown in the table after +261 and before the local subscriber number.
| City | Area code | Dial example |
|---|---|---|
| Madagascar landline | 261 | 00 261 3 45 678 92 |
| Madagascar mobile | 261 | 00 261 77 77 777 77 |
| International format | 261 | 00 261 3 45 678 92 |
FAQ
What time is it in Madagascar when it's 9am in Germany?
When it is 9:00 AM in Germany, the time in Madagascar depends on the exact cities and daylight saving rules. Use live local time for the destination before calling.
How much does it cost to call Madagascar from Germany?
On Qubicall, guide rates for Madagascar are about $2.140/min to landlines and $1.900/min to mobiles. Final cost depends on destination number type and current rate table.