How to call Ethiopia from the UK
- From mobile
- +251 xx xxx xxxx
- From landline
- 00 251 xx xxx xxxx
From $0.53/min in your browser, no plan needed
How to dial Ethiopia from the UK
How to make a call to Ethiopia from the UK: dial the exit code, the country code, and the number. Drop the leading 0 of a local number: dial 00 251 and then the 9 digits.
- 00The UK exit code
- 251Country code of Ethiopia
- xx xxx xxxxThe 9-digit number, area code first
- 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
- 00 251 11 111 2345
Main area codes in Ethiopia
The area code comes right after 251, then the local number
- Addis Ababa00 25111then 7 digits
- Gonder00 25158then 7 digits
- Jimma00 25147then 7 digits
- Arba Minch00 25146then 7 digits
- Āsela00 25122then 7 digits
- Kombolcha00 25133then 7 digits
- Ādīgrat00 25134then 7 digits
- ‘Alemaya00 25125then 7 digits
Before you call Ethiopia
Dial an Addis Ababa landline
Addis Ababa takes the city code 11 and then 7 digits.
- 00exit
- 251Ethiopia
- 11Addis Ababa
- xxx xxxxlocal number
Drop the 0 after 251
Calling Ethiopia cell phones follows the same rule: a local number starts with 0, and that 0 never follows 251.
- Fails
- 00 251 011 xxx xxxx
- Works
- 00 251 11 xxx xxxx
Calling Ethiopia from the UK without an international plan
Suparelay calls Ethiopia for $0.54/min from your browser, with no plan. Without one, carriers in the UK charge up to $6.13/min. Only O2 with £15 Big Bundle and Vodafone with an add-on cover Ethiopia, and EE has no plan for it.
| Carrier | Per minute |
|---|---|
SuparelayNo plan neededUp to 11× cheaper | $0.54 landline$0.53 mobile |
 | $6.13 |
 | $5.42$0.33 landline · $0.38 mobile with plan |
 | $3.96 |
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 changes only when the UK moves its clocks in March and October.
- 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 Ethiopia 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 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 the UK cell phone or mobile?
Dial +251, then the number. It works from any mobile in the UK
Are calls to Ethiopia included in the UK phone plans?
Not on most plans. No carrier in the UK that we checked includes Ethiopia in a plan
How much does it cost to call Ethiopia 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
How to call Addis Ababa from the UK?
For Addis Ababa, dial 00 251 11, then the 7-digit local number
Do I need to dial 00 to call Ethiopia?
From a landline, yes: dial 00, 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
How to call Ethiopia from the UK for free, and is there a free call to Ethiopia?
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
What is the best call Ethiopia app?
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 the UK?
From a landline in the UK, dial 00 251, then the 9-digit number
When is the best time to call Ethiopia?
Call between 8:00 and 22:00 in Ethiopia. March to October: 2 hours ahead of London. October to March: 3 hours ahead of London
How to make an international call to Ethiopia?
Dial 00 251, then the 9-digit number. From a mobile, +251 works too
Does O2 include calls to Ethiopia?
With the £15 Big Bundle. Without it, O2 charges $5.42 a minute to a landline and $5.42 to a mobile