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Eritrea country code: +291

To call Eritrea from abroad, dial +291 and then the local number. If the local number starts with 0, drop that 0.

How to dial Eritrea

  1. 1. Start with +291. On a mobile, hold 0 for +. On a landline, dial your exit code first (00 in most countries, 011 from the US and Canada).
  2. 2. Adjust the local number. If the local number starts with 0, drop that 0.
  3. 3. Dial the rest. Or skip the formatting: pick Eritreain Kitaphone's dialer and it adds +291 for you.

Dialing examples

Mobile
07 123 456 → +291 7 123 456
Landline
Dial the area code without its leading 0, then the number.

Eritrea at a glance

Country code
+291
Main language
Tigrinya
Time zone
UTC+3 all year
Kitaphone rate
$0.54/min landline · $0.46/min mobile
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Questions about calling Eritrea

What is the country code for Eritrea?
+291. From outside Eritrea, dial +291 and then the local number. If the local number starts with 0, drop that 0.
How do I dial a mobile number in Eritrea from abroad?
Write it in international form: 07 123 456 becomes +291 7 123 456.
Do I drop the leading 0 when calling Eritrea?
Yes. Numbers in Eritrea are written locally with a leading 0, which you leave out after +291.
What time zone is Eritrea in?
UTC+3 all year. Check the local time before you call.
What language is spoken in Eritrea?
The main language is Tigrinya.
How much does it cost to call Eritrea?
$0.54 per minute to landlines and $0.46 per minute to mobiles, billed in whole minutes from prepaid credit. No subscription and no connection fee.
Does the person in Eritrea need an app?
No. Kitaphone calls the ordinary phone network, so the call arrives on their normal mobile or landline. They need no app, no account and no internet connection.

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