How to call Malawi: country code +265
The country code for Malawi is +265. From a mobile phone, press +, then 265 and the number. From a landline, start with your own country's exit code.
Local time in Malawi: --:--
Dial Malawi from
From the United States, dial 011 (the exit code from the United States), then 265 (the country code for Malawi), then the number without its leading 0.
Calling Malawi from common countries
| Calling from | What to dial |
|---|---|
| From United States | Dial 011 (the exit code from the United States), then 265 (the country code for Malawi), then the number without its leading 0. |
| From United Kingdom | Dial 00 (the exit code from the United Kingdom), then 265 (the country code for Malawi), then the number without its leading 0. |
| From Canada | Dial 011 (the exit code from Canada), then 265 (the country code for Malawi), then the number without its leading 0. |
| From Australia | Dial 0011 (the exit code from Australia), then 265 (the country code for Malawi), then the number without its leading 0. |
| From India | Dial 00 (the exit code from India), then 265 (the country code for Malawi), then the number without its leading 0. |
| From any mobile | Press +, then 265, then the number without the leading 0. |
Codes for Malawi
| Country code | +265 |
|---|---|
| Exit code (to call abroad from Malawi) | 00 |
| Trunk prefix | 0 |
| Time zone | Africa/Blantyre |
Inside Malawi, numbers start with the trunk prefix 0; drop it when calling from abroad.
Example number
| Type | Dialed inside Malawi | Written for the world |
|---|---|---|
| Landline | 01 234 567 | +265 1 234 567 |
| Mobile | 0991 23 45 67 | +265 991 23 45 67 |
Example formats from the official numbering plans, not real numbers.
Questions people ask
What is the country code for Malawi?
The country code for Malawi is +265.
How do I call Malawi from the United States?
From the US, dial 011 (the exit code from the United States), then 265 (the country code for Malawi), then the number without its leading 0.
What is the exit code for calling abroad from Malawi?
To call another country from Malawi, dial 00 first. From a mobile you can press + instead.
What time is it in Malawi now?
The clock on this page shows the current local time in Malawi and whether it is a good time to call.
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Last updated October 21, 2026. Numbering data: ITU-T E.164 country codes via Google's libphonenumber; local time from the IANA time zone database.