How to call Ethiopia
- From mobile
- +251 xx xxx xxxx
- From landline
- exit code + 251 xx xxx xxxx
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How to call Ethiopia from another country
The exit code depends on the country you call from. Find yours, then dial the rest
How to dial Ethiopia from abroad
How to make a call to Ethiopia from another country: dial your exit code, the country code, and the number. Ethiopian landlines have an area code and 7 more digits, such as 11 for Addis Ababa.
- 00Exit code
- 251Country code of Ethiopia
- 11Addis Ababa
- xxx xxxxLocal number
- From a mobile, type + instead of 00
- From the US or Canada, type 011 instead of 00
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Before you call Ethiopia
Dial the big cities
How to call Ethiopia number in a city: leave out the 0 that starts the area code at home.
- Addis Ababa+251 11
- Gonder+251 58
- Jimma+251 47
- Arba Minch+251 46
Dial the smaller towns
How to call to Ethiopia towns: 251, then the area code, then 7 digits.
- Asela+251 22
- Kombolcha+251 33
- Adigrat+251 34
- Shambu+251 57
How Ethiopia phone numbers work
- Length
- Every Ethiopia number has 9 digits after +251
- Landlines
- Starts with 01, 02, 03, 04, or 05
- Mobiles
- Starts with 07, 08, or 09.
Want to call Ethiopia?
Type the number and call from your browser, with no app and no plan
When to call Ethiopia
The time now in Ethiopia, and the best hours to call
- Daylight saving time
- None, the clocks never change
Holidays in Ethiopia
Offices close on these days by law
- Jan7Christmas DayThursday
- Jan19EpiphanyTuesday
- Mar2Adwa Victory DayTuesday
- Mar9Eid al-Fitr (estimated)Tuesday
- Apr30Good FridayFriday
- May1International Workers' DaySaturday
Why a call to Ethiopia fails
The 0 is still in the number
The 0 at the start of an Ethiopian number is for calls inside the country. From abroad, leave it out: +251 takes its place.
The exit code is wrong for your country
00 works from Ethiopia and most of the world. From the US and Canada the exit code is 011.
Questions
How do I call Ethiopia from another country?
Dial your exit code, then 251 and the 9-digit number
How do you call Ethiopia in an international call to Ethiopia?
Dial your exit code, then 251 and the 9-digit number
Which exit code do I dial before 251?
From a landline, dial your exit code first: 00 in most countries, 011 in the US and Canada. From a mobile, + replaces it
How to call Ethiopia mobile number?
From a mobile in any country, dial +251, then the 9-digit number
Why does my call to Ethiopia not go through?
The usual causes: the 0 is still in the number and the exit code is wrong for your country. Each one is explained above, with its fix
What time is it in Ethiopia now, and what is the time difference?
Call between 8:00 and 22:00 in Ethiopia. Most of Ethiopia keeps the time of Addis Ababa. Ethiopia has no daylight saving time
How much does it cost to call Ethiopia?
It depends on where you call from. Many plans in the US and Canada include Ethiopia. From a browser, Suparelay charges each started minute, at the price shown before you call
Is a free call to Ethiopia mobile number possible?
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 do I type +251 on a phone?
Hold the 0 key until + shows, then type 251 and the 9-digit number. It works the same in every country
What's the best way to call Ethiopia: an app, an online call, or an internet call?
Free apps such as WhatsApp ring only people who have them. A landline in Ethiopia needs a phone network: a plan, a calling service, or Suparelay from your browser
Does a WhatsApp call to Ethiopia work?
Free apps such as WhatsApp ring only people who have them. A landline in Ethiopia needs a phone network: a plan, a calling service, or Suparelay from your browser