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Rwanda country code: +250

To call Rwanda from abroad, dial +250 and then the local number. If the local number starts with 0, drop that 0.

How to dial Rwanda

  1. 1. Start with +250. 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 Rwandain Kitaphone's dialer and it adds +250 for you.

Dialing examples

Mobile
0720 123 456 → +250 720 123 456
Landline
Dial the area code without its leading 0, then the number.

Rwanda at a glance

Country code
+250
Main language
Kinyarwanda
Time zone
UTC+2 all year
Kitaphone rate
$0.76/min landline · $0.76/min mobile
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Questions about calling Rwanda

What is the country code for Rwanda?
+250. From outside Rwanda, dial +250 and then the local number. If the local number starts with 0, drop that 0.
How do I dial a mobile number in Rwanda from abroad?
Write it in international form: 0720 123 456 becomes +250 720 123 456.
Do I drop the leading 0 when calling Rwanda?
Yes. Numbers in Rwanda are written locally with a leading 0, which you leave out after +250.
What time zone is Rwanda in?
UTC+2 all year. Check the local time before you call.
What language is spoken in Rwanda?
The main language is Kinyarwanda.
How much does it cost to call Rwanda?
$0.76 per minute to landlines and $0.76 per minute to mobiles, billed in whole minutes from prepaid credit. No subscription and no connection fee.
Does the person in Rwanda 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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