Area Code 2076 – Antananarivo

Geographic Coverage and Administrative Context

The prefix +261 2076 is a geographic National Destination Code (NDC) assigned to the capital city of Madagascar, Antananarivo. As part of the national numbering plan under ITU-T E.164, this code routes calls to fixed-line subscribers within the Antananarivo urban and peri-urban areas. The code is administered by the Malagasy telecommunications regulatory authority (ARTEC) and is allocated to the incumbent operator Telma Madagascar, which historically holds the 20xx range for fixed services. While the code is primarily associated with the capital, it may also cover some surrounding communes within the Analamanga region, depending on local exchange boundaries.

Dialing Formats and Usage

For international callers, the full number format is +261 2076 XX XXX, where the NDC (2076) is followed by a six-digit subscriber number. When dialing from within Madagascar, callers must use the national trunk prefix 0 before the NDC, resulting in 020 76 XX XXX. This format is mandatory for all domestic fixed-line calls, even when dialing from a mobile phone. The code is geographic, meaning that the tariff for calls to this number is typically based on the distance from the caller's location, though many operators now offer flat-rate national calling plans.

Overlay and Numbering Considerations

Antananarivo has multiple fixed-line prefixes, including 2022, 2023, and 2076, which serve different exchanges or historical operator allocations. There is no overlay code in the traditional sense; instead, the numbering plan uses distinct NDCs for different fixed-line services. As of the latest ITU-T operational bulletin, no major renumbering is planned, but users should verify the correct prefix when placing calls, as misdialing may result in routing to a different district. For international callers, it is essential to drop the leading 0 from the national format and use the country code +261.

Practical Caller Instructions

• Calling from abroad: Dial your country's international access code (e.g., 00 from Europe, 011 from North America), then 261 (country code), then 2076, followed by the six-digit subscriber number. Example: +261 2076 123456.
• Calling from a local fixed line: Dial 020 76 123456.
• Calling from a local mobile: Dial 020 76 123456 (the trunk prefix is required).
• Receiving calls: Ensure your number is listed as +261 2076 123456 in international directories.

This code is exclusively for fixed-line services; mobile numbers in Madagascar use non-geographic prefixes such as 32, 33, 34, and 38. If you are unsure whether a number is fixed or mobile, note that fixed-line numbers are typically 10 digits in national format (including the leading 0), while mobile numbers are 10 digits as well but start with 03X. Always confirm the correct prefix to avoid failed calls.