VerifiedAfricaReviewed 2026-08-08

Madagascar

Madagascar, designated by ISO codes MG (2-letter) and MDG (3-letter), is an African island nation with a distinct digital and telecommunications identity. The international calling code is +261, required for all inbound calls to the country. Its country-code top-level domain (ccTLD) is .mg, used for local website registration and email addresses. The official currency is the Malagasy ariary (MGA), abbreviated in financial transactions and business documentation. These identifiers are essential for global communication, online presence, and economic activities involving Madagascar. Businesses and individuals use +261 for direct dialing, .mg for establishing local credibility on the web, and MGA for pricing, invoicing, and financial reporting within international and domestic markets.

VerifiedReviewed 2026-08-08
Calling code
+261
ISO alpha-2
MG
ISO alpha-3
MDG
ISO numeric
450
ccTLD
.mg
Currency
MGAMalagasy ariary (MGA)
Region
Africa
Capital
Antananarivo
Postal format
3-Digits - NNN

How to call Madagascar

From outside Madagascar, dial your international access prefix, then +261, then the national number. Drop the leading trunk zero when the destination numbering plan requires it.

+261 [area or mobile code] [local number]

Read the international dialing guide