How to call Rwanda
- From mobile
- +250 xxx xxx xxx
- From landline
- exit code + 250 xxx xxx xxx
From $0.68/min in your browser, from any country
How to call Rwanda from another country
The exit code depends on the country you call from. Find yours, then dial the rest
How to dial Rwanda from abroad
How to make a call to Rwanda from another country: dial your exit code, the country code, and the number
- 00Exit code
- 250Country code of Rwanda
- 7xx xxx xxxMobile number
- From a mobile, type + instead of 00
- From the US or Canada, type 011 instead of 00
Paste or type a number here to see how to dial it from anywhere
Before you call Rwanda
Save a mobile with +250
Replace the 0 of the home format 07 with +250, so the contact works from any country.
- Fails
- +250 0 7xx xxx xxx
- Works
- +250 7xx xxx xxx
First digit shows the number type
Check the digit after the code before you dial. A mobile has 9 digits after +250.
- Landline+250 2
- Mobile+250 7
- Toll-free+250 8
How Rwanda phone numbers work
- Landlines
- Starts with 0 at home, or 2 from abroad.
- Mobiles
- Starts with 7, at home and from abroad
- Toll-free numbers
- Starts with 8. RURA's own toll-free line, 3988, is one example
Want to call Rwanda?
Type the number and call from your browser, with no app and no plan
When to call Rwanda
The time now in Rwanda, and the best hours to call. Rwanda keeps one clock all year, so the time difference moves only when your own country changes its clocks.
- Daylight saving time
- None, the clocks never change
Holidays in Rwanda
Offices close on these days by law
- Dec25Christmas DayFriday
- Dec26Boxing DaySaturday
- Dec28Boxing Day (observed)Monday
- Jan1New Year's DayFriday
- Jan2Day after New Year's DaySaturday
- Jan4Day after New Year's Day (observed)Monday
Why a call to Rwanda fails
The 0 is still in the number
The 0 at the start of a Rwandan mobile number is for calls inside Rwanda. From abroad, leave it out: +250 takes its place.
The exit code is wrong for your country
00 works from Rwanda, Europe, and most of the world. From the US and Canada the exit code is 011.
The number does not take calls from abroad
Toll-free numbers that start with 8, including RURA's own 3988 line, often cannot be reached from outside Rwanda.
Questions
How do I call Rwanda from another country?
Dial your exit code, then 250 and the number
How to make an international call to Rwanda?
The country code of Rwanda is +250
Which exit code do I dial before 250?
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 a Rwanda mobile number?
From a mobile in any country, dial +250, then the number
How to call to Rwanda from a mobile?
From a mobile in any country, dial +250, then the number
How to call Rwanda number from a landline?
From a landline, dial your exit code first: 00 in most countries, 011 in the US and Canada. From a mobile, + replaces it
How do you call Rwanda number from a browser?
Free apps such as WhatsApp ring only people who have them. A landline in Rwanda needs a phone network: a plan, a calling service, or Suparelay from your browser
Why does my call to Rwanda not go through?
The usual causes: the 0 is still in the number, the exit code is wrong for your country, and the number does not take calls from abroad. Each one is explained above, with its fix
How do I type +250 on a phone?
Hold the 0 key until + shows, then type 250 and the number. It works the same in every country
How much does it cost to call Rwanda?
It depends on where you call from. Many plans in the US and Canada include Rwanda. From a browser, Suparelay charges each started minute, at the price shown before you call
Is a free call to Rwanda 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
Can I make a WhatsApp call to Rwanda?
Free apps such as WhatsApp ring only people who have them. A landline in Rwanda needs a phone network: a plan, a calling service, or Suparelay from your browser
How to call a Rwanda number online with an internet call?
Free apps such as WhatsApp ring only people who have them. A landline in Rwanda needs a phone network: a plan, a calling service, or Suparelay from your browser
What's the best way to call Rwanda?
It depends on where you call from. Many plans in the US and Canada include Rwanda. From a browser, Suparelay charges each started minute, at the price shown before you call
What time is it in Rwanda now?
Call between 8:00 and 22:00 in Rwanda. Most of Rwanda keeps the time of Kigali. Rwanda has no daylight saving time