How to call Eritrea from the US
- 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 the US
How to make a call to Eritrea from the US: dial the exit code, the country code, and the number. On a call to Eritrea from the USA, a 0 at the start of a local number drops after 291.
- 011The US 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 before the number
Calling Eritrea from the USA fails with a leading 0. Remove it and dial the 7 digits after 291.
- Fails
- 011 291 0xxxxxxx
- Works
- 011 291 xxxxxxx
Save Eritrean contacts with +291
Calling Eritrea cell phones works the same way: a contact saved with +291 dials from any US mobile.
- Press and hold 0 for +
- Dial 291
- Dial the 7-digit number
Calling Eritrea from the US without an international plan
Suparelay calls Eritrea for $0.50/min from your browser, with no plan. Without one, carriers in the US charge up to $5.00/min. No US carrier that we checked includes Eritrea in a plan, so each one needs an add-on or a per-minute charge.
| Carrier | Per minute |
|---|---|
SuparelayNo plan neededUp to 10× cheaper | $0.50 landline$0.51 mobile |
 | $5.00 + tax$0.75 + tax with plan |
 | $5.00 + tax$0.89 + tax with plan |
 | $2.49 + tax |
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 New York changes in March and November, because US clocks move and Eritrea's do not.
- Time difference
- March to November: 7 hours ahead of New York
- November to March: 8 hours ahead of New York
- Daylight saving time
- None, the clocks never change
Why a call to Eritrea fails
AT&T bills Wi-Fi calls abroad at long-distance rates
An AT&T Wi-Fi call to an international number uses international long distance rates. The Wi-Fi connection does not make the call cheaper.
AT&T, Wi-Fi CallingFrom 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 USA on a cell phone or mobile?
Dial +291, then the number. It works from any mobile in the US
Are calls to Eritrea included in USA phone plans?
Not on most plans. No carrier in the US that we checked includes Eritrea in a plan
How much does it cost to call Eritrea from the USA?
With no plan, carriers in the US charge up to $5.00 a minute. Suparelay charges each started minute, from your browser
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
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 USA for free? 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
How to call Eritrea from the USA on WhatsApp? What is the best way to call Eritrea from the USA?
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 an Eritrea landline from the USA? How to dial Eritrea from the USA?
From a landline in the US, dial 011 291, then the 7-digit number
When is the best time to call Eritrea?
Call between 8:00 and 22:00 in Eritrea. March to November: 7 hours ahead of New York. November to March: 8 hours ahead of New York
How to make an international call to Eritrea? How to call to Eritrea?
Dial 011 291, then the 7-digit number. From a mobile, +291 works too