How to call Ethiopia from Canada
- From mobile
- +251 xx xxx xxxx
- From landline
- 011 251 xx xxx xxxx
From $0.53/min in your browser, no plan needed
How to dial Ethiopia from Canada
How to make a call to Ethiopia from Canada: dial the exit code, the country code, and the number
- 011Canada exit code
- 251Country code of Ethiopia
- 11Addis Ababa
- xxx xxxxLocal number
- From a mobile: +251 xx xxx xxxx
Paste or type a number here to see how to dial it from anywhere
Example: +251 11 111 2345
- Mobile
- +251 11 111 2345
- Landline
- 011 251 11 111 2345
Main area codes in Ethiopia
The area code comes right after 251, then the local number
- Addis Ababa011 25111then 7 digits
- Gonder011 25158then 7 digits
- Jimma011 25147then 7 digits
- Arba Minch011 25146then 7 digits
- Āsela011 25122then 7 digits
- Kombolcha011 25133then 7 digits
- Ādīgrat011 25134then 7 digits
- ‘Alemaya011 25125then 7 digits
Before you call Ethiopia
Do not dial the 0 after 251
Callers keep the 0 from a saved local number, and the call fails.
- Fails
- 011 251 011 xxx xxxx
- Works
- 011 251 11 xxx xxxx
Calling Ethiopia cell phones
How do I call Ethiopia from Canada on a mobile? Type +251 and the 9 digits.
Dial a city outside Addis Ababa
Each city has its own 2 digit code, followed by 7 digits.
- Gonder011 251 58
- Jimma011 251 47
- Arba Minch011 251 46
Calling Ethiopia from Canada without an international plan
Suparelay calls Ethiopia for $0.54/min from your browser, with no plan. Without one, carriers in Canada charge up to $2.39/min. No carrier in Canada that we checked includes Ethiopia in a plan, so each one needs an add-on.
| Carrier | Per minute |
|---|---|
SuparelayNo plan neededUp to 4× cheaper | $0.54 landline$0.53 mobile |
 | $1.76 + tax$0.35 + tax with plan |
 | $1.76 + tax$0.25 + tax with plan |
 | $2.39 + tax$0.35 + tax with plan |
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. The time difference to Toronto changes by 1 hour in March and November, when Toronto moves its clocks.
- 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 Ethiopia 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 Ethiopia also fails when
- The 0 is still in the number
- The exit code is wrong for your country
Questions
How to call Ethiopia from Canada on a cell phone or mobile?
Dial +251, then the number. It works from any mobile in Canada
Are calls to Ethiopia included in Canada phone plans?
Not on most plans. No carrier in Canada that we checked includes Ethiopia in a plan
How much does it cost to call Ethiopia from Canada?
With no plan, carriers in Canada charge up to $2.39 a minute. Suparelay charges each started minute, from your browser
How to call Addis Ababa from Canada?
For Addis Ababa, dial 011 251 11, then the 7-digit local number
Do I need to dial 011 to call Ethiopia?
From a landline, yes: dial 011, then 251. From a mobile, type + instead, and the phone adds the exit code
How do I dial a +251 number?
Press and hold 0 until + appears, then dial 251 and the 9-digit number
Can I call Ethiopia on my iPhone?
Yes. In the Phone app, press and hold 0 for +, then dial 251 and the 9-digit number. Your plan must allow calls to Ethiopia
Why isn't my call going through to Ethiopia?
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
Free call to Ethiopia: how to call Ethiopia from Canada 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 Ethiopia 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 Ethiopia without the app, use your phone plan, a calling service, or Suparelay
How to call Ethiopia landline from Canada?
From a landline in Canada, dial 011 251, then the 9-digit number
When is the best time to call Ethiopia?
Call between 8:00 and 22:00 in Ethiopia. March to November: 7 hours ahead of Toronto. November to March: 8 hours ahead of Toronto
How to make an international call to Ethiopia?
Dial 011 251, then the 9-digit number. From a mobile, +251 works too