Madagascar phone numbers
Need a +261 number without being in Madagascar? ZuteSIP gives you a real Malagasy mobile number on the public phone network, ready in minutes. Receive unlimited calls and SMS, send up to 500 texts and talk for 1,000 minutes every month — and keep the number as long as you like.
- Country code
- +261
- Number length
- 9 digits after +261
- Main city
- Antananarivo
- Capital
- Antananarivo
- Language
- Malagasy & French
- Currency
- MGA (Ar) — you pay in USD stablecoins
- Number types
- Mobile, local
- In stock now
- 39 numbers
- From
- $5.00 / month
Why get a Madagascar (+261) number
Across Africa, mobile is the primary way people get online, pay and talk to businesses, so a local number is often the first point of contact.
Whether you sell to Malagasy customers, manage a team in Antananarivo or simply need a Madagascar number for sign-ups, a +261 line keeps every conversation in one place.
Because it's a real number on the Madagascar telephone network, it works for normal calls and text messages — including one-time passcodes and verification SMS from apps and websites.
What's included with every Madagascar number
- Receive as many SMS as you like — codes, alerts, replies
- Send up to 500 texts a month
- Call out for up to 1,000 minutes a month
- Take unlimited calls from Madagascar and abroad
- Plug into Zoiper, Linphone, 3CX or Asterisk with SIP
- Forward calls to your own mobile
- Dial from the browser — nothing to install
- No contract; keep the number as long as you want
Works with WhatsApp, Telegram, Instagram, Google and more
Your Madagascar number receives the one-time codes and verification calls sent by WhatsApp, WhatsApp Business, Telegram, Signal, Instagram, Facebook, Google, Gmail and thousands of other services, so you can register or recover a Madagascar account from anywhere.
Each app sets its own rules about which numbers it accepts. If a number doesn't work for you and it hasn't handled any call or SMS, the 7-day money-back guarantee gives you a full refund.
Madagascar number types and prices
| Type | Monthly | Included | In stock |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mobile | $8.00/mo | Unlimited in-SMS & in-calls · 500 SMS · 1,000 min | 15 |
| Local | $5.00/mo | Unlimited in-SMS & in-calls · 500 SMS · 1,000 min | 24 |
Madagascar numbers available right now
Right now there are 39 Madagascar numbers ready to assign — 15 mobile, 24 local. Local numbers carry a Antananarivo identity, mobile numbers sit on national mobile ranges.
A few of today's numbers: +261 XX 37 603 XX (mobile); +261 XX 29 330 XX (local). The digits shown as XX are revealed the moment a number is assigned to your account.
Madagascar phone number format
Madagascar uses the country code +261. In international (E.164) format a Madagascar number is +261 followed by 9 digits — for example +261 XX 37 603 XX.
Callers inside Madagascar use the national format; everyone else dials +261 first. However they reach you, calls and SMS land in your dashboard, on your SIP device or on the phone you forward to.
Calling Madagascar and caller ID
From the United States or Canada: dial 011 261 and the 9-digit number. From the UK, Europe, India and most other countries: dial 00 261 and the number. From any mobile phone, +261 works everywhere.
Outgoing calls from your Madagascar number show +261 as caller ID, so Malagasy customers see a local number when you call them.
How to get a Madagascar number
- Choose a +261 number from the live list above.
- Sign up with your email and top up your wallet in stablecoins.
- Start receiving SMS and calls as soon as the number is active — usually within minutes.
Who uses Madagascar numbers
- Companies selling to customers in Antananarivo
- Account verification for messaging and social apps
- Remote teams that need a Madagascar contact number
- Online stores and delivery services
- Privacy — a second number that keeps your personal SIM private
- Call centers dialling Malagasy leads
Paying from Madagascar or anywhere else
Prices are in US dollars and paid with USDT or USDC, so there are no card fees and no MGA conversion. Top up once and renewals are charged automatically each month.
7-day money-back guarantee
Try your number risk-free. If you haven't made or received a single call or SMS on it, you can get a full refund within 7 days of purchase — no questions asked, straight from your dashboard.
Frequently asked questions
Is this a real Madagascar phone number?
Yes — a genuine Madagascar number with the +261 country code. It rings and receives texts like any other Malagasy line.
Can I use a Madagascar number for WhatsApp, Telegram or Instagram?
Yes. Enter your +261 number in the app and read the code in your dashboard. If an app won't accept it and you haven't used the number, you get a full refund within 7 days.
How much does a Madagascar phone number cost?
Madagascar numbers start at $5.00 per month (mobile $8.00, local $5.00). Setup is free, and prepaying 3, 6 or 12 months saves 5–15%.
What's included with a Madagascar number?
Unlimited incoming SMS and calls, 500 outgoing SMS and 1,000 outgoing minutes per month, plus SIP credentials, call forwarding and the browser dialer.
Do I need to live in Madagascar to get a +261 number?
No. You can order a Madagascar number online with just an email address and use it from any country.
How long can I keep my Madagascar number?
For as long as you want. It renews monthly from your wallet; keep auto-renew on and it stays yours. You can also prepay up to 12 months.
What is the country code for Madagascar?
The international dialing code for Madagascar is +261, followed by a 9-digit national number. From the US dial 011 261; from most other countries 00 261.
How many Madagascar numbers are available?
39 right now (15 mobile, 24 local). Stock changes daily — the list at the top of this page is live.
How quickly is the number activated?
Most numbers are activated within minutes of payment. The full number and SIP credentials appear in your dashboard as soon as it's live.
What if the number doesn't work for me?
You're covered by our 7-day money-back guarantee: if you haven't made or received any call or SMS on the number, request a refund from your dashboard — no questions asked.