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Mayotte country code +262 — call Mayotte & get a number.
Mayotte dials on +262, a country code it shares with Réunion — both French overseas departments in the Indian Ocean. This guide covers the dialing format, how the 269 (landline) and 639 (mobile) prefixes separate Mayotte from Réunion on the same code, the local operators, the Mayotte time zone, emergency contacts, and how businesses get a real +262 Mayotte number through MCM.
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Mayotte at a glance
The numbers and facts you need before you dial.
What is the country code for Mayotte?
Mayotte sits in the northern Mozambique Channel, physically part of the Comoros archipelago — yet it dials on France's +262, the same code used by Réunion, some 1,500 kilometres away across the Indian Ocean. The other three Comoros islands, just 70 kilometres from Mayotte, use the separate +269 code entirely.
This split traces back to the December 1974 independence referendum, when three of the four Comoros islands voted for independence from France and Mayotte alone voted to remain French. The result is one of the more striking telecom borders in the world: a call between Mayotte and the neighbouring Comoros island of Anjouan is fully international, while a call to Réunion, 1,500 kilometres away, stays within the same country code.
In 2011, Mayotte became France's 101st department, cementing its integration into the French numbering plan, EU regulatory framework and European emergency-number system.
Code +262 was assigned to Mayotte by the ITU under the E.164 plan. The “+” means “dial your local international exit code”; on a mobile, press and hold 0 to type it.
All four mean the same thing — they connect your call to Mayotte.
How to call Mayotte from anywhere
The pattern: your exit code + 262 + the 9-digit local number, dropping the leading 0. Mayotte landlines use the 269 prefix after +262; mobiles use 639.
Full example: +262 269 12 34 56 (landline) or +262 639 12 34 56 (mobile) — drop the leading 0 from the local 0269/0639 format when dialing internationally.
Mayotte phone number format explained
Mayotte phone numbers follow the standard French 10-digit format locally. Landlines are written 0269 XX XX XX and mobiles 0639 XX XX XX. Internationally, drop the leading 0 and add +262: +262 269 XX XX XX for a landline, +262 639 XX XX XX for a mobile.
The leading zero is the French domestic trunk prefix, used only within French territories. Both number types carry 9 digits after the +262 country code.
Landline
+262 269 XX XX XX (drop the leading 0 from the local 0269 format)
Mobile
+262 639 XX XX XX (drop the leading 0 from the local 0639 format)
Mayotte area codes — major cities
Drop the local leading 0 when calling from abroad.
| City | Region | Area code |
|---|---|---|
| 0269 XX XX XX | Mayotte landline prefix (269 after +262) | |
| 0639 XX XX XX | Mayotte mobile prefix (639 after +262) |
Mayotte mobile network prefixes
The prefix after +262 tells you which network issued the SIM — though number portability means it no longer guarantees the operator.
SFR Mayotte
Dominant operator with an estimated 75% market share; 4G LTE coverage across Mamoudzou, Koungou, Dzaoudzi and the main road corridors. A subsidiary of Altice France.
Orange Mayotte
Second operator (~15% share), 4G coverage in major towns, integrated with the broader Orange France ecosystem for travellers between Mayotte and the mainland.
Only / Free Mobile
Newest entrant (~10% share) under the Iliad Group, focused on budget pricing; coverage concentrated in Mamoudzou and surrounding urban areas.
Mayotte time zone
Mayotte operates on East Africa Time (EAT), UTC+3, year-round with no daylight saving — the same time zone as Madagascar, Kenya and Saudi Arabia. It runs 2 hours ahead of mainland France in French winter and 1 hour ahead during French summer time.
Business hours generally follow French patterns: 8 AM–12 PM and 2 PM–5 PM, Monday to Friday, with a widely observed midday break outside Mamoudzou. Government offices may close earlier.
Emergency numbers in Mayotte
Free to call from any Mayotte phone, landline or mobile.
Common mistakes when calling Mayotte
Almost every failed international call is a formatting issue, not a network issue.
Confusing Mayotte's 269 prefix with the Comoros country code +269
They are entirely separate. The 269 in a Mayotte number comes after +262; the Comoros country code +269 replaces the country code entirely. Dialing +269 plus a Mayotte local number reaches the Comoros, or no one at all.
Keeping the leading zero when dialing internationally
The 0 in 0269 or 0639 is a domestic French trunk prefix and must be dropped internationally. The correct format is +262 269 XX XX XX, not +262 0269 XX XX XX.
Assuming +262 always means Réunion
Many phone lookup databases label +262 exclusively as Réunion, which mislabels Mayotte numbers. Always check the sub-prefix: 269/639 is Mayotte, 262/692/693 is Réunion.
Using mainland France's +33 exit code
Mayotte is a French department but does not use +33. The correct code is always +262.
Expecting English-language phone support
Customer service lines and IVR menus in Mayotte operate primarily in French; English-speaking callers should prepare accordingly.
Tips to reduce the cost of calling Mayotte
Distinguish Mayotte from Réunion by the sub-prefix, not the country code
Both share +262. Mayotte landlines use 269 and mobiles use 639; Réunion landlines use 262 and mobiles use 692 or 693 — check this before routing or logging a call.
Use messaging apps for cross-border calls to the Comoros
A call from Mayotte to nearby Anjouan (just 70km away) is a full international call crossing from +262 to +269. WhatsApp, Signal and Telegram are widely used locally to avoid the cost.
Check your EU roaming plan's fine print before traveling
Mayotte is part of the EU as a French department, so 'Roam Like at Home' rules generally apply — but some operators classify Mayotte separately from mainland France in their roaming zones. Confirm with your provider first.
Get a local +262 number for flat-rate routing
A Mayotte virtual number from MCM routes calls over the internet at flat rates, letting a business appear locally reachable without the per-minute cost of traditional international calling.
Why businesses get a Mayotte virtual number
Mayotte's economy is small but closely tied to mainland France through EU structural funding, public administration, fishing and a growing services sector. As a full EU territory with Euro currency and GDPR-compliant data protection, Mayotte offers a stable regulatory environment for businesses wanting an Indian Ocean or Comoros-region presence without the complexity of operating directly in the Comoros or Madagascar.
A stable EU entry point into the Indian Ocean region
As a French department, Mayotte runs on Euro currency, GDPR data protection and ARCEP-regulated telecoms — a more predictable regulatory environment than neighbouring non-EU territories.
Local credibility with Comorian diaspora and cross-border trade
A +262 269/639 number gives businesses serving Mayotte's Comorian diaspora community and cross-Channel trade a genuine local point of contact.
No need for physical office setup
A virtual Mayotte number lets businesses establish a local contact point without leasing office space or hiring on-island staff.
Simplified customer support routing
Calls to a Mayotte number can be forwarded to support teams anywhere in the world, letting a business centralise its contact centre while still appearing local to Mayotte-based customers.
Cost control on inbound and outbound calling
A virtual number avoids steep per-minute international charges for both the business and Mayotte-based contacts, who reach a local number at domestic rates.
Faster market entry than a physical line
A cloud DID goes live in minutes; a physical line install in Mayotte typically requires on-island coordination and hardware.
Mayotte virtual numbers with My Country Mobile
MCM provisions Mayotte virtual numbers as part of a platform spanning 190+ countries and 17,500+ businesses. A genuine +262 DID with the Mayotte 269/639 prefix range lets Mayotte-based customers and partners dial a local number while the call routes to your team in Paris, Dubai, Nairobi or anywhere else.
Local DIDs in major area codes — provisioned in minutes
Call forwarding to any mobile, landline, SIP endpoint, or softphone worldwide
HD voice with G.711, G.729, Opus & AMR-WB — auto-negotiated per call
Sub-150ms latency on major voice corridors via distributed PoPs
99.99% uptime SLA backed by geo-redundant infrastructure & sub-2s failover
WebRTC support for browser-based calling without softphone installs
REST APIs for provisioning, routing & call detail records (CDRs)
Built-in fraud protection with AI anomaly detection & STIR/SHAKEN
24/7 network monitoring and dedicated support
How to get your Mayotte virtual number
Most businesses are live within hours, not days.
Choose your Mayotte number type — a local +262 virtual number with the Mayotte 269 (landline) or 639 (mobile) prefix, or an international routing option depending on your call volume.
Sign up and select Mayotte from the country list — create an MCM account and pick Mayotte from the global number inventory; provisioning is handled digitally.
Configure call routing and forwarding — point your new Mayotte number to an existing contact centre, mobile phone, softphone, or IVR system anywhere in the world.
Go live and monitor performance — start receiving calls immediately and use the MCM dashboard to track call volume, uptime, and costs alongside any other country numbers in your account.
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Mayotte +262 — FAQ
Why does Mayotte use +262 instead of having its own country code?expand_more
Mayotte is a fully integrated department of France, administered under ARCEP's national numbering plan. As a French territory it shares +262 with Réunion rather than receiving a standalone ITU code.
Can I call Mayotte using France's +33 country code?expand_more
No. Despite being part of France, Mayotte does not use the +33 code that covers mainland France. Always dial +262 followed by 269 (landline) or 639 (mobile).
How do I distinguish a Mayotte number from a Réunion number if both use +262?expand_more
Check the digits after +262. Mayotte landlines use 269 and mobiles use 639. Réunion landlines use 262 and mobiles use 692 or 693.
Is a call from mainland France to Mayotte domestic or international?expand_more
It's classified as a call to a French overseas department. Most current mobile plans include it at no extra charge or at domestic rates, though some older or budget fixed-line plans may apply overseas surcharges.
What is the best mobile operator for coverage across Mayotte?expand_more
SFR Mayotte has the widest coverage across Grande-Terre and Petite-Terre with 4G LTE. Orange Mayotte covers the main towns well. Only/Free Mobile is the budget option with more limited rural coverage.
What happens if I accidentally dial +269 instead of +262 269?expand_more
Your call routes to the Comoros instead of Mayotte — you'll either reach an unrelated Comoros subscriber or get an invalid number message, and be charged international rates to the Comoros rather than to France.
Can I use my EU mobile phone in Mayotte without roaming charges?expand_more
Generally yes under EU 'Roam Like at Home' rules, since Mayotte is a French department and EU territory. Some operators classify Mayotte separately from mainland France in their terms, so it's worth confirming with your provider first.
What currency and time zone does Mayotte use?expand_more
The Euro (EUR), and East Africa Time (EAT, UTC+3) year-round with no daylight saving.
Can I get a Mayotte number without living there?expand_more
Yes. MCM provisions real +262 virtual numbers with the Mayotte 269/639 prefix range that ring on your devices anywhere in the world.
Is there a language barrier when calling Mayotte?expand_more
French is the language of business and government, and IVR systems are in French. Shimaore and Kibushi are also spoken locally but aren't typically used in formal phone interactions.