What is the country code for Ethiopia?

The country code for Ethiopia is +251. From the USA, dial 011 (or +), then 251, then the local number without the leading zero.

How do I call Ethiopia from the USA?

Dial 011 251 and the number without the leading zero, or from your browser just enter +251 and the number. The exit code is added automatically.

How much does it cost to call Ethiopia?

With Phonecall, calls to Ethiopia start at 0.75 $/min for landlines and 0.79 $/min for mobiles. The exact rate is shown before you dial, with no subscription.

Ethiopia Country Code: +251

The country code for Ethiopia is +251. Here is how to dial the number correctly from the USA, with examples and the best time to call.

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Dialing information

Country code+251
LanguagesAmharic, English
Time zonesAfrica/Addis_Ababa
Phonecall rate$0.75/min

Landline$0.75/minMobile$0.79/min

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Calling format

Country code+251
Mobile format pattern+251 XX XXX XXXX
Landline format pattern+251 XX XXXX XXXX
NotesOmit leading 0 when using country code; include area code where applicable.

Valid number patterns

Valid mobile number pattern

+251 XX XXX XXXX

e.g. +251 91 123 4567

Valid landline number pattern

+251 XX XXXX XXXX

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Time difference

Ethiopia is 7 to 8 hours ahead of United States, varying with daylight saving.

Best time to call: 01:00 to 10:00 your local time.

Dialing specifics for Ethiopia

Always dial +251 before the local number when calling Ethiopia from abroad.

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Frequently asked questions

Common questions about calling Ethiopia with the +251 country code.

What is the country code for Ethiopia?: The country code for Ethiopia is +251. From the USA, dial 011 (or +), then 251, then the local number without the leading zero.
How do I call Ethiopia from the USA?: Dial 011 251 and the number without the leading zero, or from your browser just enter +251 and the number. The exit code is added automatically.
How much does it cost to call Ethiopia?: With Phonecall, calls to Ethiopia start at 0.75 $/min for landlines and 0.79 $/min for mobiles. The exact rate is shown before you dial, with no subscription.

Call planning

Check local time in Ethiopia and your location so you call at a good time.

Time zones in Ethiopia

Africa/Addis_Ababa

Best times to call are typically 9 AM – 5 PM local time in Ethiopia. Avoid calling during early morning (before 8 AM) or late evening (after 9 PM) local time.