Africa • Country Calling Code • ISO 3166-1
Malawi Country Code: +265
Everything you need to dial Malawi correctly: calling code +265, ISO-koder 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
Ringekode
Use +265 for calls to Malawi (mobile, fixed, and services).
ISO 3166-1
Nyttig for frakt, fakturering og APIer.
Internett-TLD
Malawi country-code top-level domain.
Internasjonalt prefiks
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Relaterte verktøy
Rask tips
Save numbers in international format: +265 plus the national number. If you see a prefix written like (0)88, utelate 0 når du ringer fra utlandet.
Malawi quick facts
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| Land | Malawi |
| Kapital | Lilongwe |
| Ringekode | +265 |
| ISO-koder | MW (alpha-2), MWI (alpha-3), 454 (numeric) |
| Internett-TLD | .mw |
| Tidssone | Africa/Blantyre (UTC+2) • No DST |
| Valuta | MWK (Malawian kwacha) |
| Internasjonalt prefiks | 00 |
| Common NSN length | 7 or 9 digits (many ranges are 9 digits) |
How to call Malawi
Internasjonale samtaler følger: Avslutt kode + 265 + nasjonalt nummer. If the number is written with an optional (0) prefix, omit it internationally.
Trinn-for-steg
- Slå din internasjonale utgangskode (eksempler nedenfor).
- Slå 265 (Malawi country code).
- Enter the national number (commonly 7 or 9 digits).
- Hvis du ser en ledende (0) in a written number, drop it when dialing internationally.
Vanlige utgangskoder
| Fra | Avslutt kode |
|---|---|
| USA / Canada | 011 |
| Storbritannia | 00 |
| EU (de fleste land) | 00 |
| Australia | 0011 |
| India | 00 |
Bygg en oppringingsstreng
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 eller 9 digits depending on the range. Many modern ranges use a 9-sifret 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) | Typisk bruk | Internasjonalt eksempel |
|---|---|---|
| 1 XXX XXX (7 sifre) | Geographic / fixed ranges (legacy allocations) | +265 1 234 567 |
| 21 XXX XXXX (9 sifre) | Geographic range (example allocation) | +265 21 234 5678 |
| 77 XXX XXXX (9 sifre) | Non-geographic range (example allocation) | +265 77 123 4567 |
| 88 XXX XXXX (9 sifre) | Non-geographic / mobile/service range (commonly shown as (0)88 domestically) | +265 88 123 4567 |
| 31 XXX XXXX (9 sifre) | VoIP/non-SIM services (example allocation) | +265 31 123 4567 |
| 99 XXX XXXX (9 sifre) | 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.
Planleggingstips
For forretningssamtaler er et trygt vindu ofte 10.00–17.00 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).
Vanlige spørsmål
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?
Bruk 00 + destinasjonslandskode + nummer.
How many digits are Malawi phone numbers?
Common NSN lengths are 7 eller 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?
Lagre som +265 plus the national number. This improves compatibility across carriers and apps.
Kilder og referanser
Helpful references for numbering and time zone details.
Rask landkodeoppslag, ISO-koder og tidsverktøy for internasjonale samtaler og globale operasjoner.