How to call Eritrea from the UK
- From mobile
- +291 x xxx xxx
- From landline
- 00 291 x xxx xxx
From $0.50/min in your browser, no plan needed
How to dial Eritrea from the UK
How to make a call to Eritrea from the UK: dial the exit code, the country code, and the number. A 0 at the start of an Eritrean number drops after 291.
- 00The UK exit code
- 291Country code of Eritrea
- x xxx xxxThe 7-digit 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
- 00 291 8 370 362
Before you call Eritrea
Drop the 0 after 291
A number saved with a leading 0 fails. Remove it.
- Fails
- 00 291 0 xxx xx xx
- Works
- 00 291 xxx xx xx
Dial a landline in full
Type it in the dialer above, exactly as shown.
- 00exit
- 291Eritrea
- xxx xx xxlocal number
Calling Eritrea cell phones
How do I call Eritrea from the UK on a mobile? Use the plus sign.
- Hold 0 until + appears
- Dial 291
- Dial the 7-digit number
Calling Eritrea from the UK without an international plan
Suparelay calls Eritrea for $0.50/min from your browser, with no plan. Without one, carriers in the UK charge up to $6.13/min. EE has no plan that covers Eritrea, and O2 and Vodafone need a bundle or add-on first.
| Carrier | Per minute |
|---|---|
SuparelayNo plan neededUp to 12× cheaper | $0.50 landline$0.51 mobile |
 | $6.13 |
 | $5.42$0.42 landline · $0.37 mobile with plan |
 | $3.96 |
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 changes because the UK moves its clocks, not Eritrea.
- Time difference
- March to October: 2 hours ahead of London
- October to March: 3 hours ahead of London
- Daylight saving time
- None, the clocks never change
Why a call to Eritrea fails
O2 blocks international calls on a £0 Spend Cap
A £0 Spend Cap on O2 bars chargeable use outside the monthly and Bolt On allowances. International calls are in that group, so the call fails.
O2, What are spend caps?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 the UK mobile or cell phone?
Dial +291, then the number. It works from any mobile in the UK
Are calls to Eritrea included in the UK phone plans?
Not on most plans. No carrier in the UK that we checked includes Eritrea in a plan
How much does it cost to call Eritrea from the UK?
With no plan, carriers in the UK charge up to $6.13 a minute. Suparelay charges each started minute, from your browser
Do I need to dial 00 to call Eritrea?
From a landline, yes: dial 00, 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
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
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
How to call Eritrea from the UK for free?
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
How to call Eritrea from the UK 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
How to call Eritrea landline from the UK?
From a landline in the UK, dial 00 291, then the 7-digit number
When is the best time to call Eritrea?
Call between 8:00 and 22:00 in Eritrea. March to October: 2 hours ahead of London. October to March: 3 hours ahead of London
What is the best way to make an international call to Eritrea from the UK?
Dial 00 291, then the 7-digit number. From a mobile, +291 works too