Phone numbers for Madagascar

Updated 2026-09-30 · By the SMS Conecta team (SMSConecta Inc.)

Want a +261 number without actually setting foot in Madagascar? SMS Conecta hands you a real Malagasy mobile number on the public phone network, live within minutes. Take in unlimited calls and SMS, fire off up to 500 texts and chat for 1,000 minutes a month — and hold onto the number for as long as you'd 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: 36 numbers
From: $1.80 / month · billed yearly

Available Madagascar numbers right now

36 Madagascar numbers in stock as of 2026-10-28. A sample:

Number	Type	City
+261 XX 21 405 XX	Local	Antananarivo
+261 XX 23 570 XX	Local	Antananarivo
+261 XX 24 446 XX	Local	Antananarivo
+261 XX 97 378 XX	Local	Antananarivo
+261 XX 22 030 XX	Local	Antananarivo
+261 XX 21 610 XX	Local	Antananarivo
+261 XX 28 436 XX	Local	Antananarivo
+261 XX 23 105 XX	Local	Antananarivo
+261 XX 28 768 XX	Local	Antananarivo
+261 XX 28 821 XX	Local	Antananarivo

Why choose a Madagascar (+261) number

Mobile is how most of Africa gets online, pays bills and reaches companies, which makes a local number the usual first point of contact.

Whether you're selling to Malagasy customers, running a team out of Antananarivo, or just need a Madagascar number to handle sign-ups, a +261 line brings every conversation into one place.

Since it's a genuine number on the Madagascar telephone network, ordinary calls and texts go through without issue — including the one-time passcodes and verification SMS that apps and websites send.

Everything included with your Madagascar number

Get as many SMS as you need — codes, alerts, replies, all of it
Send off up to 500 texts monthly
Place outgoing calls for up to 1,000 minutes monthly
Answer unlimited calls from Madagascar or from abroad
Hook it into Zoiper, Linphone, 3CX or Asterisk via SIP
Route calls straight to your own mobile
Dial right from your browser — no install required
No lock-in contract; hang onto the number for as long as you like

Compatible with WhatsApp, Facebook, Google, Telegram and more

The one-time codes and verification calls from WhatsApp, WhatsApp Business, Telegram, Signal, Instagram, Facebook, Google, Gmail, and thousands of services besides, all land on your Madagascar number — so you can sign up for or recover a Madagascar account no matter where you are.

You're also protected: should some app refuse to accept your number, our 7-day replacement guarantee gets you a fresh number free of charge — or a full refund if the number was never used.

Searching for a Madagascar virtual number?

When people search for a Madagascar virtual number, what they usually want is a +261 number they can use online — no SIM card, no trip to Madagascar required. That's exactly what SMS Conecta delivers, except it's a genuine number drawn from the Madagascar numbering plan, not an app-only line or some shared pool.

You can run it from your dashboard, through any SIP app, or forwarded to your own phone, and it takes standard SMS and voice calls just the same — which is exactly why WhatsApp, Telegram, Google and Facebook verification codes come through as they would on any mobile line. Read more: virtual number vs real mobile number.

Madagascar number types and pricing

Type	Monthly	Included	In stock
Mobile	$1.80/mo	Unlimited inbound SMS & calls · 500 SMS · 1,000 min	14
Local	$1.80/mo	Unlimited inbound SMS & calls · 500 SMS · 1,000 min	22

Madagascar numbers currently in stock

At this moment, 36 Madagascar numbers sit ready to be assigned — 14 mobile, 22 local. Local numbers carry a Antananarivo identity, while mobile numbers come from national mobile ranges.

A sample of what's available today: +261 XX 09 141 XX (mobile); +261 XX 21 405 XX (local). Those XX digits get revealed the moment a number becomes yours.

How Madagascar phone numbers are formatted

Madagascar's country code is +261. Written in international (E.164) format, a Madagascar number is +261 plus 9 digits — +261 XX 09 141 XX, for instance.

People calling from inside Madagascar use the national format, while everyone outside dials +261 first. Regardless of how they reach you, the call or SMS lands in your dashboard, on your SIP device, or on whichever phone you've set forwarding to.

Dialing Madagascar and caller ID

Dialing from the United States or Canada: use 011 261 then the 9-digit number. From the UK, Europe, India and most other countries: use 00 261 then the number. On any mobile phone, +261 works no matter where you are.

Calls placed from your Madagascar number display +261 as the caller ID, meaning Malagasy customers see a familiar local number pop up when you ring them.

Steps to get a Madagascar number

Select a +261 number from the live list up above.
Register using your email, then load your wallet with stablecoins.
SMS and calls start coming in the moment the number goes active — typically within minutes.

Who Madagascar numbers are for

Companies with customers to reach in Antananarivo
Verifying accounts on messaging and social apps
Remote teams needing a Madagascar contact number
Online stores and delivery operations
Privacy-minded users wanting a second number that shields their personal SIM
Call centers working through lists of Malagasy leads

Paying whether you're in Madagascar or elsewhere

All pricing is in US dollars, settled with USDT or USDC, so card fees and MGA conversion never enter the picture. Fund your wallet once and renewals bill themselves automatically.

Our 7-day replacement guarantee

A 7-day replacement guarantee rides along with every Madagascar number. If things don't go your way — WhatsApp, Telegram, Google, Facebook or any other app rejects it, or codes simply don't show up — swap it for a new +261 number with one click in your dashboard, at no cost.

Would rather not keep it at all? As long as you haven't placed or received even one call or SMS on the number, a full refund is yours within 7 days — no questions asked.

Madagascar phone numbers — FAQ

Is this really a working Madagascar phone number?

Yes — an authentic Madagascar number carrying the +261 country code. It rings and takes texts exactly like any other Malagasy line would.

Will a Madagascar number work for WhatsApp, Telegram or Instagram?

Yes. Type your +261 number into the app, then pull the code from your dashboard. And thanks to our 7-day replacement guarantee, a new number is yours free if any app refuses to accept it.

What's the price of a Madagascar phone number?

Madagascar numbers start from just $1.80 a month on our annual plan ($21.60 charged once a year). There's no setup fee, and every plan bundles unlimited incoming SMS and calls, 500 SMS and 1,000 minutes a month.

What do you actually get with a Madagascar number?

Unlimited incoming SMS and calls, 500 outgoing SMS plus 1,000 outgoing minutes each month, along with SIP credentials, call forwarding and the browser dialer.

Do I have to be based in Madagascar to order a +261 number?

No. a Madagascar number can be ordered online with nothing but an email address, and used from any country you like.

For how long can I hold onto my Madagascar number?

As long as you'd like. Renewal happens automatically from your wallet — leave auto-renew switched on and the number remains yours year after year.

What country code does Madagascar use?

Madagascar's international dialing code is +261, followed by a 9-digit national number. Dial 011 261 from the US; dial 00 261 from most other countries.

How many Madagascar numbers are currently in stock?

36 at this moment (14 mobile, 22 local). Stock shifts daily — the list up top on this page updates live.

How fast does the number go live?

Most numbers go live within minutes of payment clearing. The full number and SIP credentials show up in your dashboard the moment it's active.

What happens if the number just isn't working out?

You've got double protection: our 7-day replacement guarantee trades it in for a new number at no cost (up to 2 times), and if the number was never used you can take a full refund within 7 days instead — no questions asked.

What types of numbers can I get in Madagascar?

At present: mobile, local. This page shows live stock, and every type carries the same allowances plus the 7-day replacement guarantee.

Does a Madagascar number take calls too, or just SMS?

Yes. Incoming calls have no limit, same as incoming SMS. They'll ring through the web dialer in your dashboard, any SIP app or PBX, or whichever phone you've forwarded them to.