Mayotte Calling Code: +262

Complete guide to calling Mayotte — international dialing code, step-by-step instructions, and FAQ.

How to Call Mayotte from Abroad

About Mayotte Calling Code

Mayotte's international dialing code is +262. This code is assigned by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) and must be dialed before the local phone number when calling Mayotte from another country. Mayotte is located in Africa.

Country calling codes (also known as ISD codes or dialing codes) are telephone numbering plan prefixes defined by ITU-T standards E.123 and E.164. Each country is assigned one or more unique prefixes to facilitate international direct dialing.

Where the +262 Calling Code Is Used

The country code +262 is assigned to Mayotte, located in Eastern Africa, with the capital Mamoudzou. This code is part of the international telephony numbering plan and is used for all calls made to Mayotte from outside the country.

When you see a phone number written as +262 ..., the +262 prefix tells your telephone network to route the call to Mayotte's national telephone network. After the country code, you dial the local area code (dropping any leading 0) and the subscriber number. The same format applies whether you are calling a landline or a mobile phone.

Country codes are allocated by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU-T Recommendation E.164) and are grouped by geographic region. Calling codes starting with 2 are generally assigned to the region around Mayotte, in Eastern Africa. When a phone number is stored internationally, the leading zeros of the domestic area code are omitted after the country code — this is why you will often see numbers written as +262 followed directly by the area code and number.

The country code +262 is shared with Reunion. After dialing +262, the following digits (area code + subscriber number) route the call to the correct country, so you must always include the full national number.

Mayotte Phone Number Formats

Phone numbers in Mayotte follow the ITU E.164 international format: country code + area code + subscriber number. Below is the general structure used for both landlines and mobile numbers.

Most countries use a closed or open telephone numbering plan. In an open plan, the length of local numbers varies and the trunk prefix (usually 0) is dropped when dialing internationally. In a closed plan, all national numbers have a fixed length regardless of area. When dialing Mayotte from abroad, always replace the leading trunk zero with the country code +262.

Time Zone in Mayotte

Mayotte is in the Indian/Mayotte time zone, which is UTC+03:00 relative to Coordinated Universal Time (UTC). If you are calling from a different time zone, remember to account for the time difference when scheduling your international call.

When planning a call to Mayotte, the time difference matters: a good time to reach businesses in Mamoudzou, the capital, during their working hours may be early morning or late evening in your own time zone. Many international callers use the UTC offset as a quick reference to avoid calling in the middle of the night.

Some countries observe daylight saving time (DST), which shifts the local clock by one hour during summer months. If Mayotte uses DST, the effective offset changes twice a year — check the current UTC offset before dialing if your call is time-sensitive. For most purposes, however, the standard offset shown above is sufficient.

Emergency Numbers in Mayotte

If you need urgent help while in Mayotte, dial the local emergency numbers below. Note that these numbers are only for use inside Mayotte.

Service	Number
Police	17
Fire	18
Ambulance	15

Example: Calling Mayotte Numbers in Practice

Here is how a typical call to Mayotte works, depending on where you are calling from:

If the number you are calling has a domestic trunk prefix (often 0) in front of the area code, omit it when dialing from abroad. The country code +262 replaces the trunk prefix entirely.

Calling Mayotte from Major Countries

International exit codes differ by country. Use this reference when dialing Mayotte (+262) from abroad:

Calling From	Exit Code	Full International Dialing
United States	011	011 262 [local number]
United Kingdom	00	00 262 [local number]
Australia	0011	0011 262 [local number]
China	00	00 262 [local number]
Japan	010	010 262 [local number]
India	00	00 262 [local number]
Germany	00	00 262 [local number]
France	00	00 262 [local number]

On mobile phones, the + symbol replaces the exit code entirely — just dial +262 followed by the local number.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the calling code for Mayotte?

The international calling code for Mayotte is +262.

How do I call Mayotte from the United States?

Dial 011 (US exit code), then +262, then the local phone number.

How do I call Mayotte from the United Kingdom?

Dial 00 (UK exit code), then +262, then the local phone number.

Can I use the + symbol instead of the exit code?

Yes! On mobile phones you can dial +262 directly followed by the local number. The + symbol automatically replaces your country's exit code.

How do I call within Mayotte?

If you're already in Mayotte, simply dial the local number directly. You do not need to use the country code +262 for domestic calls.

What is the capital of Mayotte?

The capital of Mayotte is Mamoudzou. When calling the capital from abroad, dial +262 followed by the local area code (without the leading 0) and the number.

What are the emergency numbers in Mayotte?

Police: 17, Fire: 18, Ambulance: 15. These numbers are only valid inside Mayotte.

Other Countries in Africa

Nearby countries and their calling codes:

Calling Mayotte from Egypt or South Africa works the same way: dial your local exit code first, then +262, then the local number. Within Africa, many callers simply use the + symbol on mobile to avoid exit-code differences.