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Africa • West Africa • Country Calling Code • ISO 3166-1

Mali Country Code: +223

Use +223 to call Mali internationally. Mali phone numbers are typically 8 digits and there are no area codes. This page includes dialing rules, common number patterns, and live local time (Africa/Bamako, UTC+0).

Mali local time (live)

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Time zone: Africa/Bamako • UTC+0 • No DST

Capital: Bamako • Currency: XOF • Language: French

Calling code

+223

Use +223 for Mali (fixed, mobile, services).

ISO 3166-1

ML · MLI · 466

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Internet TLD

.ml

Mali country-code top-level domain.

Dialing basics

From Mali to abroad: 00 + country code + number
Area codes: none (national numbers are 8 digits)

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Quick tip

Mali phone numbers are typically 8 digits and are often written as XXXX XXXX. From abroad, dial +223 + the 8-digit national number.

Mali quick facts

Key identifiers for dialing, documentation, and systems.

Country Mali
Capital Bamako
Calling code +223
International prefix 00
Trunk prefix n/a
ISO codes ML (alpha-2), MLI (alpha-3), 466 (numeric)
Internet TLD .ml
Time zone Africa/Bamako (UTC+0) • No DST
NSN length 8 digits
Intl. format +223 xxxx xxxx

How to call Mali

International calls follow: Exit code + 223 + 8-digit national number.

Step-by-step

  1. Dial your international exit code (examples below).
  2. Dial 223 (Mali country code).
  3. Dial the 8-digit national number.
  4. Mali calls use 8 digits nationally and do not use area codes.
Example (US → Mali)
011 223 2020 1234
Example only (not a guaranteed real number).

Common exit codes

From Exit code
United States / Canada011
United Kingdom00
EU (most countries)00
Australia0011
India00
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Build a dialing string

Choose where you’re calling from, then paste a Mali number. Spaces and symbols are OK.

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Rule: Dial +223 + 8 digits. Mali uses 8-digit national numbers and no area codes.

Mali phone number format

Mali national numbers are typically 8 digits. The common international presentation is: +223 xxxx xxxx.

Examples (formatting)

Type (typical) National number International format
Fixed-line (example pattern) 2020 1234 +223 2020 1234
Mobile (example pattern) 7012 3456 +223 7012 3456
Mobile (example pattern) 6512 3456 +223 6512 3456
Best practice for contacts
Store numbers as +223 plus the 8-digit national number (E.164 format).

From Mali to other countries

Use the Mali international prefix 00:

Pattern
00 + country code + number
Example: 00 1 212 XXX XXXX (calling the USA)
Shortcut: On mobile phones, you can usually use the + sign instead of an exit code.

Common number patterns in Mali

Mali uses 8-digit national numbers and no area codes. In practice, the leading digits often indicate service type (fixed vs mobile). The examples below are meant for quick recognition and may change as allocations evolve.

Fixed-line (typical)

Many fixed allocations begin with 2 (for example 20xx xxxx, 21xx xxxx). Some blocks also use 44xx xxxx.

Type Common leading digits Example format
Fixed-line 20xx xxxx / 21xx xxxx +223 2020 1234
Fixed-line (block) 44xx xxxx +223 4420 1234

Mobile (typical)

Mobile allocations commonly begin with 6 or 7 (for example 65xx xxxx, 69xx xxxx, 70xx xxxx to 79xx xxxx).

Type Common leading digits Example format
Mobile 65xx xxxx / 69xx xxxx +223 6512 3456
Mobile 70xx xxxx to 79xx xxxx +223 7012 3456
Reminder: From abroad, always dial +223 + the 8-digit national number.

Mali time zone

Mali uses Africa/Bamako (UTC+0) and does not observe daylight saving time.

Live clock

–:–:–
Displayed in Mali time (Africa/Bamako).
Compare time zones →

Scheduling hint

For business calls, a practical window is often 09:00–17:00 Mali time. Use the time difference calculator if you are calling from a different region.

Validate a +223 number (quick check)

This quick check removes +223 or 00223 and non-digits, then verifies an 8-digit national number.

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FAQs

What is the country calling code for Mali?

Mali’s country calling code is +223.

Does Mali use area codes?

No. Calls within Mali use 8 digits and there are no area codes.

What is the international prefix when calling out from Mali?

Use 00 + destination country code + number.

How long are Mali phone numbers?

Mali national significant numbers are typically 8 digits (international format: +223 xxxx xxxx).

What time zone is Mali in?

Mali uses Africa/Bamako (UTC+0) and does not observe daylight saving time.

How should I store Mali numbers in my contacts?

Store as +223 + the 8-digit national number (E.164 format). Example: +223 2020 1234.

Sources & references

References for numbering-plan, ISO codes, and time-zone details.

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