How to call Eritrea from Canada
- From mobile
- +291 x xxx xxx
- From landline
- 011 291 x xxx xxx
From $0.50/min in your browser, no plan needed
How to dial Eritrea from Canada
How to make a call to Eritrea from Canada: dial the exit code, the country code, and the number
- 011Canada exit code
- 291Country code of Eritrea
- xxxxxxxLocal number
- From a mobile: +291 x xxx xxx
Paste or type a number here to see how to dial it from anywhere
Example: +291 8 370 362
- Mobile
- +291 8 370 362
- Landline
- 011 291 8 370 362
Before you call Eritrea
Drop the 0 of saved numbers
A saved Eritrean number that starts with 0 fails. Remove that 0 after 291.
- Fails
- 011 291 0 xxxxxxx
- Works
- 011 291 xxxxxxx
Calling Eritrea cell phones
A mobile adds the exit code for you, so you skip 011.
- Hold 0 until + appears
- Dial 291
- Dial the 7 digits
Calling Eritrea from Canada without an international plan
Suparelay calls Eritrea for $0.50/min from your browser, with no plan. Without one, carriers in Canada charge up to $2.39/min. Bell Mobility, Freedom Mobile, and Rogers each need a long distance add-on before a call to Eritrea gets a plan rate.
| Carrier | Per minute |
|---|---|
SuparelayNo plan neededUp to 4× cheaper | $0.50 landline$0.51 mobile |
 | $1.76 + tax$0.70 + tax with plan |
 | $1.76 + tax$0.25 + tax with plan |
 | $2.39 + tax$0.35 + tax with plan |
Want to call Eritrea?
Type the number and call from your browser, with no app and no plan
When to call Eritrea
The time now in Eritrea, and the best hours to call. The time difference to Toronto changes in March and November, because Eritrea keeps the same time all year.
- Time difference
- March to November: 7 hours ahead of Toronto
- November to March: 8 hours ahead of Toronto
- Daylight saving time
- None, the clocks never change
Why a call to Eritrea fails
Bell can block calls abroad
A Bell Mobility line can have an international calling restriction. Remove it in your long distance add-ons in MyBell before you call abroad.
Bell, What are Bell Mobility's long distance rates?From any country, a call to Eritrea also fails when
- The 0 is still in the number
- The exit code is wrong for your country
Questions
How to call Eritrea from Canada cell phone or mobile?
Dial +291, then the number. It works from any mobile in Canada
How much does it cost to call Eritrea from Canada?
With no plan, carriers in Canada charge up to $2.39 a minute. Suparelay charges each started minute, from your browser
Are calls to Eritrea included in Canada phone plans?
Not on most plans. No carrier in Canada that we checked includes Eritrea in a plan
How to call Eritrea from Canada for free, and is there a free call to Eritrea?
An app calls for free only when both sides have it. A call to a landline, or to a phone without the app, costs money
Do I need to dial 011 to call Eritrea?
From a landline, yes: dial 011, then 291. From a mobile, type + instead, and the phone adds the exit code
How do I dial a +291 number?
Press and hold 0 until + appears, then dial 291 and the 7-digit number
How to call Eritrea landline from Canada?
From a landline in Canada, dial 011 291, then the 7-digit number
How to call Eritrea from Canada on WhatsApp?
WhatsApp and FaceTime call for free, but only someone with the same app. To ring a landline or a phone in Eritrea without the app, use your phone plan, a calling service, or Suparelay
Can I call Eritrea on my iPhone?
Yes. In the Phone app, press and hold 0 for +, then dial 291 and the 7-digit number. Your plan must allow calls to Eritrea
How to call to Eritrea: what is the best way to make an international call from Canada?
Dial 011 291, then the 7-digit number. From a mobile, +291 works too
When is the best time to call Eritrea?
Call between 8:00 and 22:00 in Eritrea. March to November: 7 hours ahead of Toronto. November to March: 8 hours ahead of Toronto
Why isn't my call going through to Eritrea?
The usual causes: the 0 is still in the number and the exit code is wrong for your country. Each one is listed above, with a link to its fix
Does Bell Mobility include calls to Eritrea?
With the International long distance saver. Without it, Bell Mobility charges $1.76 a minute to a landline and $1.76 to a mobile