Telephone numbers in Madagascar are seven digits long, the first two digits being an area code.
Recent ITU documents suggest the area code is preceded by a two digit operator code, for example "20" for Telecom Malagasy.
International numbering plan International numbering format: +261 AB Z PQMCDU
where: +261 international prefix AB operator code (two digits for each operator) Z area code (described as administrative area) PQMCDU subscriber number
Country code 261 Country code 261 for all existing telecommunication networks in Madagascar. AB – operator code Each operator is identified by two digits described by the characters AB: 20-29 identification code for fixed service operators, 30-39 identification code for mobile service operators Z – area code valid for Telecom Malagasy (fixed-service operator) Madagascar is divided into six zones: Z = 2 Antananarivo zone Z = 4 Antananarivo zone (rest of the province) Z = 5 Toamasina zone Z = 6 Mahajanga zone Z = 7 Fianarantsoa zone Z = 8 Antsiranana zone Z = 9 Toliara zone
National numbering plan At national level, a closed numbering system of seven digits is used. That is, all subscriber numbers requested to the same operator Telecom Malagasy (local and national) can be obtained by dialling seven digits (ZPQMCDU).
List of National Destination codes in Madagascar Operator code (AB) Type Operator 20 Geographic number Telecom Malagasy 22 Non geographic number Gulfsat Madagascar 32 or 37 Non geographic number Orange Madagascar 33 Non geographic number Airtel Madagascar 34 Non geographic number Telma mobile 38 Non geographic number Telecom Malagasy 39 Non geographic number bip Madagascar
List of area codes in Madagascar LIST OF AREA CODES Area Code (ZP)Original data found on this page. Area Code (AB ZP) (ITU) Area/City 22 20 22 Antananarivo 42 — Ambatolampy 44 — Antsirabe 47 — Ambositra 48 — Mid-West Madagascar 53 20 53 Toamasina 54 20 54 Ambatondrazaka 56 20 56 Moramanga 57 — Maroantsetra — 20 57 Sainte Marie 62 20 62 Mahajanga 67 20 67 Antsohihy — 20 69 Maintirano 72 — Manakara — Mananjary — 20 722 Manakara — 20 729 Mananjary 73 20 73 Farafangana 75 20 75 Fianarantsoa 82 20 82 Antsiranana (Diego Suarez) 86 20 86 Nosy Be 88 20 88 Sambava 92 20 92 Fort Dauphin 94 20 94 Toliary (Tulear) 95 20 95 Morondava
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