Mali Country Code

The country code for Mali is +223. Dial it after your country’s international access prefix (for example 011 from the US), then the local number.

+223

Calling Code

22.4M

Population

1.2M km²

Area (km²)

West African CFA Franc

XOF

Quick Facts

Republic of Mali

Mali

Africa Western Africa

Coat of arms

Basic Information

Calling Code +223

ISO Codes ML / MLI

Capital Bamako

Independent Yes

Demographics

Population 22.4M

Area 1.2M km²

Languages French

Driving Side right

Geography & Time

Region Africa

Subregion Western Africa

Continent Africa

Time Zones UTC

Currency

West African CFA Franc (XOF)

Borders

7 countries

Neighboring countries

Algeria Burkina Faso Guinea Ivory Coast Mauritania Niger Senegal

How to Call Mali

From Any Country:

 +223 [Local Phone Number]

Example:

+223 20 12 34 56

(Example: Calling Bamako, Mali from anywhere in the world)

How do I dial mobiles vs landlines in Mali

Mali’s country calling code is +223. Mali uses an 8-digit national numbering plan (format XXXX XXXX) and, importantly, there are no geographic “area codes” in the way many countries have them—you typically dial the full 8 digits whether you’re calling a mobile or a fixed line. If you’re calling Mali from abroad, dial your international exit code (or + on a mobile), then 223, then the 8-digit Malian number (example format: +223 XXXX XXXX). If you’re calling from within Mali, you usually dial just the 8 digits directly.

The “mobile vs landline” difference in Mali is mostly about number ranges/prefix blocks, not cities. Fixed lines are allocated in specific blocks (often starting with 20…, 21…, or 44… depending on the operator/region), while mobiles are allocated in blocks that commonly start with 6… (Malitel/SOTELMA) or 7… (Orange Mali). So when you’re saving contacts, the best practice is to store them in international E.164 format (+223 followed by the 8 digits) so they work consistently across apps and when traveling.

What are the emergency numbers in Mali

The primary emergency number in Mali is 112. Other important emergency numbers include 17 (police), 15 (ambulance/medical), and 18 (fire).

What are the city and area codes in Mali

Dialing tip: Because Mali numbers are always 8 digits and there’s no trunk “0”, you don’t “drop” anything when dialing internationally—just use +223 plus the full 8 digits.

City	Area Code	International Dialing Format
Bamako (SOTELMA fixed)	2020–2029, 2072, 2077–2079	+223 202X XXXX / +223 207X XXXX
Bamako (malitel fixed)	442X	+223 442X XXXX
Koulikoro Region	2126–2127	+223 212X XXXX
Ségou Region	213X	+223 213X XXXX
Mopti Region	214X	+223 214X XXXX
Kayes Region	215X	+223 215X XXXX
Sikasso Region	216X	+223 216X XXXX
Gao Region	218X	+223 218X XXXX
Kidal Region	218X	+223 218X XXXX
Timbuktu (Tombouctou) Region	219X	+223 219X XXXX

Which mobile prefixes do mobile operators use in Mali

Dialing tip: ITU DataHub indicates number portability is not required for mobile operators in Mali (reported as No), so mobile prefixes are generally more reliable as an operator hint than in countries with widespread MNP.

Mobile Operator	Dialing Prefixes
Malitel / SOTELMA	65XX XXXX–69XX XXXX (notably 650X–669X and 690X–699X blocks)
Orange Mali	70XX XXXX, 73XX XXXX, 74XX XXXX, 75XX XXXX, 76XX XXXX, 77XX XXXX, 78XX XXXX, 79XX XXXX (allocated in many blocks such as 701X–709X, 730X–734X, 740X–747X, 750X–754X, 760X–774X, 781X–794X)