🇪🇹 Ethiopia Country Code
The country code for Ethiopia is +251. Use this code when dialing Ethiopia from abroad.
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+251
Ethiopia Country Code
Ethiopia Telephone System Details
Complete reference for Ethiopia's phone infrastructure
Ethiopia's telecom sector was a government monopoly under Ethio Telecom until Safaricom Ethiopia launched in 2022, marking a historic opening of the market. Ethio Telecom remains dominant with over 70 million subscribers. Mobile internet penetration is growing rapidly but remains lower than the African average. The government has been investing heavily in expanding mobile and internet infrastructure.
| Country Code | +251 |
| International Prefix | 00 (used when calling out of Ethiopia) |
| Trunk Prefix | 0 (drop this when dialing from abroad) |
| Number Length | 9 digits (excluding country code) |
| Mobile Prefixes | 9 |
| Emergency Number | 911 |
Special Dialing Rules
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.
How to Dial Ethiopia
Use +251 when calling Ethiopia from abroad
From United States
011 + 251 + number
011 is the US exit code
From United Kingdom
00 + 251 + number
00 is the UK exit code
From Mobile
+251 + number
+ works from any country
Example: Calling Ethiopia
To call a Ethiopia number like 12345678
011-251-12345678
00-251-12345678
+25112345678
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Ethiopia Country Code FAQ
What is the country code for Ethiopia?
The country code for Ethiopia is +251. Use this code when dialing Ethiopia from any other country.
How do I call Ethiopia from the US?
From a US phone, dial 011 + 251 + local number. The 011 is the US international access code.
What does the + mean in +251?
The + symbol represents the international access code. On mobile phones, you can dial + directly. On landlines, replace + with your country's exit code (011 for US, 00 for UK).
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