How to call Ethiopia from the US
- 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 the US
How to make a call to Ethiopia from the US: dial the exit code, the country code, and the number. How to dial Ethiopia from the USA: use 9 digits after 251, and drop the 0 of the area code.
- 011The US 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
- 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
Drop the 0 before the area code
Calling Ethiopia from the USA fails with a saved 0. Remove it after 251.
- Fails
- 011 251 0 11 xxx xxxx
- Works
- 011 251 11 xxx xxxx
Dial Addis Ababa step by step
A call to Ethiopia from the USA to Addis Ababa uses city code 11, then 7 digits. Type it in the dialer above.
- 011exit
- 251Ethiopia
- 11Addis Ababa
- xxx xxxxlocal number
Reach Gonder, Jimma, or Arba Minch
Each city has its own 2 digit code. Calling Ethiopia cell phones needs only +251.
- Gonder011 251 58
- Jimma011 251 47
- Arba Minch011 251 46
Calling Ethiopia from the US without an international plan
Suparelay calls Ethiopia for $0.54/min from your browser, with no plan. Without one, carriers in the US charge up to $5.00/min. No big US carrier includes Ethiopia in a plan, so each one needs its international add-on.
| Carrier | Per minute |
|---|---|
SuparelayNo plan neededUp to 9× cheaper | $0.54 landline$0.53 mobile |
 | $5.00 + tax$1.00 + tax with plan |
 | $5.00 + tax$1.02 + tax with plan |
 | $2.49 + tax |
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 moves only when New York changes its clocks, because Ethiopia keeps the same time all year.
- 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 Ethiopia 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 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 USA on a cell phone or mobile?
Dial +251, then the number. It works from any mobile in the US
Are calls to Ethiopia included in USA phone plans?
Not on most plans. No carrier in the US that we checked includes Ethiopia in a plan
How much does it cost to call Ethiopia 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
How to call Addis Ababa from the USA?
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
How to call Ethiopia from the USA 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 the USA 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 an Ethiopia landline from the USA?
From a landline in the US, 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 New York. November to March: 8 hours ahead of New York
How to make an international call to Ethiopia?
Dial 011 251, then the 9-digit number. From a mobile, +251 works too