🇪🇹 How to Call Ethiopia from US
Complete guide to calling Ethiopia from the United States. Learn the dialing format, country code, and how to save up to 95% on your calls.
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Quick Reference: Dial Ethiopia
011 + 251 + number
011 is the US exit code
+251 + number
+ replaces exit code on mobile
Step-by-Step: How to Call Ethiopia
Follow these steps to dial Ethiopia from any US phone
Dial the US Exit Code: 011
This tells your phone carrier you're making an international call. From a cell phone, you can press and hold 0 to get the + symbol instead.
Dial Ethiopia's Country Code: 251
This routes your call to Ethiopia. Every country has a unique code - Ethiopia's is +251.
Dial the Local Number
Enter the full local number including any area or city code. Don't include the leading 0 if the local format uses one.
Example: Calling Ethiopia
Let's call a Ethiopia number: 12345678
011-251-12345678
+25112345678
Breakdown: 011 (US exit code) + 251 (Ethiopia code) + 12345678 (local number)
Ethiopia Phone Number Format
Understanding Ethiopia phone numbers
+251 XX XXXX XXXX
011-251-XX-XXXX-XXXX
Actual number length varies. The format above is a general guide.
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Calling Ethiopia FAQ
How do I call Ethiopia from the US?
From a US phone, dial 011 + 251 + local number. From a US cell phone, you can also dial +251 + local number using the + symbol.
What is the country code for Ethiopia?
The country code for Ethiopia is +251. When dialing from the US, use 011 as the exit code before the country code.
What does 011 mean when calling internationally?
011 is the US international access code (exit code). It tells your phone carrier that you're placing an international call. Different countries have different exit codes - for example, the UK uses 00.
How much does it cost to call Ethiopia?
With InternationalCall, calls to Ethiopia cost $0.59/min for mobile and $0.56/min for landline. Traditional carriers charge $1.50-3.00/min plus connection fees.
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