00265 and +265 are used interchangeably to dial Malawian phone numbers from a mobile (more on the plus sign).
| Location | Dialing format | Or using + |
|---|---|---|
| Cell phone | 00 265 77 xxx xxxx | +265 77 xxx xxxx |
| Cell phone | 00 265 88 xxx xxxx | +265 88 xxx xxxx |
| Cell phone | 00 265 99 xxx xxxx | +265 99 xxx xxxx |
| Landline - Malawi Tel | 00 265 1 xxx xxx | +265 1 xxx xxx |
| Landline - other carriers | 00 265 2 1xxx xxxx | +265 2 1xxx xxxx |