How to call Ethiopia using the international calling code +251 and area code.
Dial your exit code
Enter the international access code for your country (e.g. 011 in the US, 00 in Europe).
Enter the country code +251
Dial +251 when calling from outside Ethiopia.
Add the local phone number
Enter the local number without the leading zero.
Mobile example
+251 XXX XXX XXX
Dial the country code, then the full mobile number.
Landline example
+251 XX XXXX XXXX
Include the area code if applicable. Omit any leading 0.
The calling code for Ethiopia is +251. To call, start with your international access code, then dial +251 followed by the local number.
In Ethiopia, the main languages spoken are Amharic.
Ethiopia uses the following time zone: Africa/Nairobi. Make sure to check local time before placing your call.
No app download is necessary. You can call numbers in Ethiopia directly from your browser using DialBridge. Just enter the Ethiopia phone number (+251) to get started.
A typical mobile number format is: +251 123 456 789. Remember to omit any leading zero from the local number.
Best times to call are typically 9 AM – 5 PM local time in Ethiopia. Avoid early morning (before 8 AM) or late evening (after 9 PM).