🇪🇹 Call Ethiopia from USA
Call Ethiopia from anywhere in the United States for just $0.56/min. Crystal clear VoIP quality, no contracts, and your credits never expire.
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US to Ethiopia Dialing Format
011 + 251 + number
From any US phone
Or use +251 + number from your cell phone
Step-by-Step: Call Ethiopia from USA
Follow these simple steps to dial Ethiopia
Dial US Exit Code
011
This tells your carrier you're making an international call
Dial Country Code
251
Ethiopia's international dialing code
Dial Local Number
XXXXXXXX
Include area code if applicable
Example: Dialing Ethiopia from USA
To call a Ethiopia number like 12345678
011-251-12345678
+25112345678
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| Service | Mobile Rate | Landline Rate | Connection Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
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$0.59/min | $0.56/min | Free |
| AT&T | $2.00-3.00/min | $1.50-2.50/min | $0.50+ |
| Verizon | $1.79-2.99/min | $1.49-2.49/min | $0.49+ |
| T-Mobile | $1.50-2.50/min | $1.25-2.00/min | Varies |
Carrier rates are approximate and may vary. Check with your carrier for exact rates.
Ethiopia Phone Number Details
What to know when dialing Ethiopia from the US
| Country Code | +251 |
| Number Length | 9 digits |
| Mobile Prefixes | 9 |
| Trunk Prefix | 0 (omit when calling from US) |
| Emergency Number | 911 |
Important Dialing Note
Drop the leading 0 when calling from abroad. Ethiopian mobile numbers are 10 digits starting with 09. Internationally, dial +251 followed by 9 digits. For example, 091-123-4567 becomes +251-91-123-4567. Addis Ababa landlines: +251-11-XXX-XXXX.
About Ethiopia
Ethiopia is Africa's second most populous country with over 120 million people. Addis Ababa, the capital, is the headquarters of the African Union. Ethiopia has a unique cultural heritage — it's the only African country never colonized by a European power and uses its own calendar. The Ethiopian diaspora in the US numbers over 250,000, concentrated in Washington DC, Virginia, and Maryland.
Capital
Addis Ababa
Language
Amharic
Timezone
UTC+3
Currency
ETB
Tips for Calling Ethiopia from the US
Ethiopia is 8 hours ahead of US Eastern Time. Ethiopia uses its own calendar (Ethiopian calendar), which is 7-8 years behind the Gregorian calendar and has 13 months. Business hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM. The best time to call from the US East Coast is morning (7-9 AM ET = 3-5 PM EAT).
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Calling Ethiopia from USA FAQ
How do I call Ethiopia from the USA?
From a US phone, dial 011 + 251 + local number. From a US cell phone, you can also dial +251 + local number using the + symbol (press and hold 0 on most phones).
How much does it cost to call Ethiopia from USA?
With InternationalCall, calls to Ethiopia from the USA cost $0.59/min for mobile and $0.56/min for landline. Major US carriers like AT&T and Verizon typically charge $1.50-3.00/min plus connection fees.
What is 011 when calling internationally from USA?
011 is the US international access code (also called exit code). You dial this before any international call from a US landline or phone. It tells the phone system you're making an international call. On cell phones, you can use + instead.
Do I need an international plan to call Ethiopia?
No! With InternationalCall, you don't need to add any international plan to your US carrier. Simply use our service to call Ethiopia at $0.56/min. You can call from any device with internet - phone, tablet, or computer.
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