How to call the USA from Ethiopia
- From mobile
- +1 xxx xxx xxxx
- From landline
- 00 1 xxx xxx xxxx
From $0.04/min in your browser, no plan needed
How to dial the USA from Ethiopia
How to make a call to the USA from Ethiopia: dial the exit code, the country code, and the number
- 00Ethiopia exit code
- 1Country code of the USA
- 212New York City
- xxx xxxxLocal number
- From a mobile: +1 xxx xxx xxxx
Paste or type a number here to see how to dial it from anywhere
Example: +1 212 555 0100
- Mobile
- +1 212 555 0100
- Landline
- 00 1 212 555 0100
Main area codes in the USA
The area code comes right after 1, then the local number
- New York City00 121200 133200 164600 1934then 7 digits
- Los Angeles00 121300 131000 1323then 7 digits
- Brooklyn00 134700 1718then 7 digits
- Chicago00 131200 177300 1872then 7 digits
- Houston00 128100 171300 1832then 7 digits
- Phoenix00 148000 160200 1623then 7 digits
- Philadelphia00 121500 126700 1445then 7 digits
- San Antonio00 121000 1726then 7 digits
Before you call the USA
Area codes of the big cities
The area code comes right after 1, then 7 digits.
- New York City00 1 212
- Los Angeles00 1 213
- Chicago00 1 312
Save US contacts with +1
This is how to call from Ethiopia to the USA by contact: save it as +1 and 10 digits.
Toll free and cell phone numbers
Calling the USA cell phones or a toll free number takes the same 00 1 and 10 digits.
Calling the USA from Ethiopia without an international plan
Suparelay calls the USA for $0.04/min from your browser, with no plan. Without one, carriers in Ethiopia charge up to $0.092/min. Ethio telecom includes calls to the USA only with Limited Premium Plus Package; other plans bill per minute.
| Carrier | Per minute |
|---|---|
SuparelayNo plan neededUp to 2× cheaper | |
 | $0.092 |
Want to call the USA?
Type the number and call from your browser, with no app and no plan
When to call the USA
The time now in the USA, and the best hours to call. The time difference changes with daylight saving time, when the USA moves its clocks in March and November.
- Time difference
- March to November: 7 hours behind Addis Ababa
- November to March: 8 hours behind Addis Ababa
- Daylight saving time
- Clocks change twice a year
- Time zones
- 8
Why a call to the USA fails
Ethio telecom bills calls abroad per minute
Without a discounted package, a call abroad bills at the normal pay-as-you-go tariff of Ethio telecom, set per country. Check the rate for the country before you call.
Ethio telecom, International Call & SMSEthiopia can shut down internet during unrest
Local authorities may shut down mobile and internet services during civil unrest or before expected protests. Calls over the internet do not work while a shutdown lasts.
Government of Canada, Ethiopia travel adviceFrom any country, a call to the USA also fails when
- 00 does not work from every country
- The number does not take calls from abroad
Questions
How to call the USA from Ethiopia on a cell phone or mobile?
Dial +1, then the number. It works from any mobile in Ethiopia
Are calls to the USA included in Ethiopia phone plans?
Yes. Ethio telecom includes calls to the USA in its plans. Without one of these plans, you pay the carrier's rate per minute
How much does it cost to call the USA from Ethiopia?
With no plan, carriers in Ethiopia charge up to $0.092 a minute. Suparelay charges each started minute, from your browser
How to call New York City from Ethiopia?
For New York City, dial 00 1 212, then the 7-digit local number
Do I need to dial 00 to call the USA?
From a landline, yes: dial 00, then 1. From a mobile, type + instead, and the phone adds the exit code
Can I call the USA on my iPhone?
Yes. In the Phone app, press and hold 0 for +, then dial 1 and the 10-digit number. Your plan must allow calls to the USA
Why isn't my call going through to the USA?
The usual causes: 00 does not work from every country and the number does not take calls from abroad. Each one is listed above, with a link to its fix
How to call the USA from Ethiopia for free, and is there a free call to the USA?
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 the USA from Ethiopia on WhatsApp?
WhatsApp and FaceTime call for free, but only someone with the same app. To ring a landline or a phone in the USA without the app, use your phone plan, a calling service, or Suparelay
How to call the USA landline from Ethiopia?
From a landline in Ethiopia, dial 00 1, then the 10-digit number
When is the best time to call the USA?
Call between 8:00 and 22:00 in the USA. March to November: 7 hours behind Addis Ababa. November to March: 8 hours behind Addis Ababa
How to make an international call to the USA?
Dial 00 1, then the 10-digit number. From a mobile, +1 works too