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Ethiopia country code: +251

To call Ethiopia from abroad, dial +251 and then the local number. If the local number starts with 0, drop that 0.

How to dial Ethiopia

  1. 1. Start with +251. 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 Ethiopiain Kitaphone's dialer and it adds +251 for you.

Dialing examples

Mobile
091 123 4567 → +251 91 123 4567
Landline
Dial the area code without its leading 0, then the number.

Ethiopia at a glance

Country code
+251
Main language
Amharic
Time zone
UTC+3 all year
Kitaphone rate
$0.68/min landline · $0.67/min mobile
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Questions about calling Ethiopia

What is the country code for Ethiopia?
+251. From outside Ethiopia, dial +251 and then the local number. If the local number starts with 0, drop that 0.
How do I dial a mobile number in Ethiopia from abroad?
Write it in international form: 091 123 4567 becomes +251 91 123 4567.
Do I drop the leading 0 when calling Ethiopia?
Yes. Numbers in Ethiopia are written locally with a leading 0, which you leave out after +251.
What time zone is Ethiopia in?
UTC+3 all year. Check the local time before you call.
What language is spoken in Ethiopia?
The main language is Amharic.
How much does it cost to call Ethiopia?
$0.68 per minute to landlines and $0.67 per minute to mobiles, billed in whole minutes from prepaid credit. No subscription and no connection fee.
Does the person in Ethiopia 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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