Africa • Country Calling Code • ISO 3166-1
Malawi Country Code: +265
Everything you need to dial Malawi correctly: calling code +265, codes ISO MW / MWI / 454, common phone number formats (7–9 digits) and ranges, international prefix 00, and live local time (Africa/Blantyre, UTC+2).
Malawi local time (live)
Time zone: Africa/Blantyre • UTC+2 • No DST
Capital: Lilongwe • Currency: MWK • Languages: English, Chichewa
Code d'appel
Use +265 for calls to Malawi (mobile, fixed, and services).
OIN 3166-1
Utile pour l'expédition, la facturation et les API.
TLD Internet
Malawi country-code top-level domain.
Préfixe international
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Outils associés
Astuce rapide
Save numbers in international format: +265 plus the national number. If you see a prefix written like (0)88, omettez le 0 lorsque vous appelez de l'étranger.
Malawi quick facts
Identifiants utiles pour la numérotation, les formulaires d'expédition, les analyses et la documentation.
| Pays | Malawi |
| Capital | Lilongwe |
| Code d'appel | +265 |
| Codes ISO | MW (alpha-2), MWI (alpha-3), 454 (numeric) |
| TLD Internet | .mw |
| Fuseau horaire | Africa/Blantyre (UTC+2) • No DST |
| Devise | MWK (Malawian kwacha) |
| Préfixe international | 00 |
| Longueur NSN commune | 7 or 9 digits (many ranges are 9 digits) |
How to call Malawi
Les appels internationaux suivent : Code de sortie + 265 + numéro national. If the number is written with an optional (0) prefix, omit it internationally.
Pas à pas
- Composez votre code de sortie international (exemples ci-dessous).
- Cadran 265 (Malawi country code).
- Enter the national number (commonly 7 or 9 digits).
- Si vous voyez un leader (0) in a written number, drop it when dialing internationally.
Codes de sortie courants
| Depuis | Code de sortie |
|---|---|
| États-Unis / Canada | 011 |
| Royaume-Uni | 00 |
| UE (la plupart des pays) | 00 |
| Australie | 0011 |
| Inde | 00 |
Construire une chaîne de numérotation
Choose where you’re calling from, then paste a Malawi number. Spaces and symbols are OK.
Phone number formats in Malawi
Malawi national numbers are commonly 7 ou 9 digits depending on the range. Many modern ranges use a 9 chiffres national significant number.
Practical examples
- 7-digit geographic (legacy ranges): +265 1 234 567
- 9-digit service ranges (common): +265 88 123 4567, +265 99 123 4567
- Written with optional domestic 0: (0)88 123 4567 → +265 88 123 4567
Note: Exact allocations can change over time as regulators introduce new ranges. For routing, compliance, or high-volume calling, validate with official numbering plan references.
From Malawi to other countries
Use Malawi’s international prefix 00:
Common number ranges in Malawi
Malawi commonly uses number ranges/prefixes for routing rather than classic city area codes. Below are widely referenced examples from public numbering-plan communications.
| Range (NSN) | Utilisation typique | Exemple international |
|---|---|---|
| 1 XXX XXX (7 chiffres) | Geographic / fixed ranges (legacy allocations) | +265 1 234 567 |
| 21 XXX XXXX (9 chiffres) | Geographic range (example allocation) | +265 21 234 5678 |
| 77 XXX XXXX (9 chiffres) | Non-geographic range (example allocation) | +265 77 123 4567 |
| 88 XXX XXXX (9 chiffres) | Non-geographic / mobile/service range (commonly shown as (0)88 domestically) | +265 88 123 4567 |
| 31 XXX XXXX (9 chiffres) | VoIP/non-SIM services (example allocation) | +265 31 123 4567 |
| 99 XXX XXXX (9 chiffres) | Non-geographic / mobile/service range (commonly shown as (0)99 domestically) | +265 99 123 4567 |
Malawi time zone
Malawi uses UTC+2 (often labeled Central Africa Time). A common IANA time zone identifier is Africa/Blantyre.
Astuce de planification
Pour les appels professionnels, une fenêtre sécurisée est souvent 10h00-17h00 Malawi time. Use a time-difference tool to avoid calling too early or late.
Validate a +265 number (quick check)
This is a quick, non-authoritative check for common Malawi patterns (7-digit 1xxxxxx, or 9-digit ranges like 21/31/77/88/99).
FAQ
What is the country calling code for Malawi?
Malawi’s country calling code is +265.
What is the international prefix when calling out from Malawi?
Utiliser 00 + code pays de destination + numéro.
How many digits are Malawi phone numbers?
Common NSN lengths are 7 ou 9 digits, depending on the range and service.
Do I remove a leading (0) when calling Malawi internationally?
If a number is written with an optional (0) prefix (for example, (0)88…), omit it when dialing with +265.
What time zone is Malawi in?
Malawi uses UTC+2, commonly represented as Africa/Blantyre. Malawi does not observe daylight saving time.
How should I store Malawi numbers in my contacts?
Stocker comme +265 plus the national number. This improves compatibility across carriers and apps.
Sources et références
Références utiles pour les détails de numérotation et de fuseau horaire.
Recherche rapide d'indicatifs de pays, codes ISO et outils horaires pour les appels internationaux et les opérations mondiales.