Malawi Phone Number Format
Country code +265 · ISO MW
How to format, dial, and validate Malawi phone numbers, with live examples.
Country Code
+265
National Prefix
0
International Prefix
00
Mobile Portability
No
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Pre-filled with a valid fixed line number for Malawi. Edit it and click "Try It" to see the parsed result.
Number Types & Example Formats
Each Malawi phone-number type supported by libphonenumber, with a real example formatted three ways.
| Type | Length | National | International | E.164 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fixed Line | 7 or 9 digits | 01 234 567 | +265 1 234 567 | +2651234567 |
| Mobile | 9 digits | 0991 23 45 67 | +265 991 23 45 67 | +265991234567 |
How to Dial Malawi Numbers
From abroad
Dial +265 followed by the national number, dropping any leading 0.
Within Malawi
Dial 0 before the local number to make a domestic call.
Dialing out of Malawi
Dial 00 followed by the destination country code and number.
Area Codes
Browse Malawi area codes with cities, timezones, and example numbers for each.
Validate a Malawi Number with the API
Send the number to the free libphonenumber API to get the parsed country, type, formatting, and validity.
curl https://libphonenumberapi.com/api/phone-numbers/+2651234567Frequently Asked Questions
What is the country code for Malawi?
└ The international country code for Malawi is +265. Use this prefix when dialing Malawi numbers from another country.
How long is a Malawi phone number?
└ Malawi phone numbers are typically 7 or 9 digits, not including the +265 country code.
How do I dial a Malawi phone number from abroad?
└ From abroad, dial +265 followed by the national number, dropping any leading 0. Within Malawi, dial 0 before the local number.
How do I validate a Malawi phone number programmatically?
└ Send a GET request to https://libphonenumberapi.com/api/phone-numbers/<number>. The free libphonenumber API returns the parsed country, format, type, and validity for any number — no API key required.