+265
This is the international dialing code for Malawi.
Dialing Format
To call a Malawi phone number from any country:
[Your Exit Code] + 265 + [Area Code] + [Local Number]
Example: Calling Lilongwe from abroad
[Exit Code] 265 1 [Local Number]
Where:
[Exit Code] = Your country's international dialing code
265 = Malawi country code
1 = Lilongwe area code (without leading 0)
[Local Number] = Local phone number
Important Dialing Rules
- When dialing internationally, remove the leading 0 from Malawi area codes
- For example, if the local number is 01 123 4567, dial [Exit Code] 265 1 123 4567
- Mobile numbers in Malawi typically start with specific prefixes
Quick Facts
+265
Country Code
00
Malawi Exit Code
12+
Area Codes
Major Malawi Area Codes
How to Call Malawi from Specific Countries
Select your origin country for specific dialing instructions: