Try: "Bamako", "20", "71", or "Sikasso"
This is the international dialing code for Mali.
How to Call Mali from Abroad
- Dial your country's exit code (International Access Code)
- Dial 223 (Mali country code)
- Dial the 8-digit phone number directly (no area codes)
Example: Calling Bamako from France
00 223 20 21 23 45
Where:
00 = France exit code
223 = Mali country code
20 21 23 45 = Local landline number
Quick Facts
Mali Number Prefixes by Type
Common Exit Codes by Country
When calling Mali from these countries, use these exit codes:
France
00
United Kingdom
00
United States
011
Senegal
00
Canada
011
Germany
00
Notes on Mali Dialing
Mali uses an **8-digit closed numbering plan** with no geographic area codes. All numbers are dialed in full.
Landlines begin with 2, followed by a regional digit (e.g., 20 for Bamako, 21 for Sikasso).
Mobile numbers start with 6, 7, or 9, depending on the provider.
When calling from abroad, dial: +223 [8-digit number] - do not add a leading zero.
Example mobile call: +223 71 12 34 56