Area Code 2062 – Mahajanga
The phone area code for Mahajanga is 2062 (international format +2612062). Browse local exchange codes (NXX) and carrier assignments below.
📍 Geographic Location of Mahajanga
Geographic Overview
The +261 2062 area code is the geographic National Destination Code (NDC) for Mahajanga, a major port city on Madagascar's northwest coast. Mahajanga serves as the capital of the Boeny region and is one of the island's largest urban centers. This code covers the city proper and its immediate suburbs, including administrative and commercial districts. As a geographic code, it is tied to the PSTN (Public Switched Telephone Network) infrastructure of the area, although calls may be routed over modern IP-based backbones.
Dialing Formats
To call a fixed-line number in Mahajanga from within Madagascar, subscribers must dial the trunk prefix '0', followed by the NDC '2062', and then the subscriber's 5-digit local number. The complete national format is: 0 2062 XX XXX (10 digits after the trunk prefix).
For international callers, the country code +261 is used, and the leading '0' of the national prefix is omitted. The international format is: +261 2062 XX XXX. For example, a local number such as 45 678 would be dialed as 0 2062 45 678 domestically and +261 2062 45 678 from abroad.
Caller Instructions
- Local callers (within Madagascar): Always include the trunk prefix '0' when dialing a Mahajanga fixed-line number from any other region, including from mobile phones. The full national number is required.
- International callers: Dial your country's exit code (e.g., 00 or +), then Madagascar's country code +261, followed by the NDC 2062 and the local number. Do not include the leading '0'.
Overlay and Numbering Considerations
Madagascar's numbering plan follows ITU-T E.164 recommendations. The NDC 2062 is part of the 20XX series assigned to fixed-line services. Currently, there is no overlay code for Mahajanga; the 2062 code is exclusively used for the city's fixed-line subscribers. However, as the country migrates toward NGN (Next-Generation Networks), some numbers may be VoIP-enabled, but the geographic association remains for routing and emergency services.
When dialing from a mobile phone within Madagascar, the call is treated as a national call, and the same 0 2062 format applies. For callers using VoIP services, ensure you have international dialing enabled if calling from abroad.