Africa • Country Calling Code • ISO 3166-1
Malawi Country Code: +265
Everything you need to dial Malawi correctly: calling code +265, ISO-codes 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
Belcode
Use +265 for calls to Malawi (mobile, fixed, and services).
ISO3166-1
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Internet-TLD
Malawi country-code top-level domain.
Internationaal voorvoegsel
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Snelle tip
Save numbers in international format: +265 plus the national number. If you see a prefix written like (0)88, laat de 0 als u vanuit het buitenland belt.
Malawi quick facts
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| Land | Malawi |
| Hoofdstad | Lilongwe |
| Belcode | +265 |
| ISO-codes | MW (alpha-2), MWI (alpha-3), 454 (numeric) |
| Internet-TLD | .mw |
| Tijdzone | Africa/Blantyre (UTC+2) • No DST |
| Munteenheid | MWK (Malawian kwacha) |
| Internationaal voorvoegsel | 00 |
| Common NSN length | 7 or 9 digits (many ranges are 9 digits) |
How to call Malawi
Internationale oproepen volgen: Afsluitcode + 265 + nationaal nummer. If the number is written with an optional (0) prefix, omit it internationally.
Stap voor stap
- Kies uw internationale exitcode (voorbeelden hieronder).
- Wijzerplaat 265 (Malawi country code).
- Enter the national number (commonly 7 or 9 digits).
- Als je een leidende ziet (0) in a written number, drop it when dialing internationally.
Gemeenschappelijke exitcodes
| Van | Afsluitcode |
|---|---|
| Verenigde Staten / Canada | 011 |
| Verenigd Koninkrijk | 00 |
| EU (de meeste landen) | 00 |
| Australië | 0011 |
| Indië | 00 |
Bouw een kiesreeks
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 of 9 digits depending on the range. Many modern ranges use a 9 cijfers 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) | Typisch gebruik | Internationaal voorbeeld |
|---|---|---|
| 1 XXX XXX (7 cijfers) | Geographic / fixed ranges (legacy allocations) | +265 1 234 567 |
| 21 XXX XXXX (9 cijfers) | Geographic range (example allocation) | +265 21 234 5678 |
| 77 XXX XXXX (9 cijfers) | Non-geographic range (example allocation) | +265 77 123 4567 |
| 88 XXX XXXX (9 cijfers) | Non-geographic / mobile/service range (commonly shown as (0)88 domestically) | +265 88 123 4567 |
| 31 XXX XXXX (9 cijfers) | VoIP/non-SIM services (example allocation) | +265 31 123 4567 |
| 99 XXX XXXX (9 cijfers) | 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.
Planningstip
For business calls, a safe window is often 10:00–17:00 uur 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).
Veelgestelde vragen
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?
Gebruik 00 + landcode van bestemming + nummer.
How many digits are Malawi phone numbers?
Common NSN lengths are 7 of 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?
Opslaan als +265 plus the national number. This improves compatibility across carriers and apps.
Bronnen & referenties
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