How much does it cost to call Ethiopia from the US?

With InternationalCall, calls to Ethiopia cost $0.56/min. Traditional carriers charge $1.50-3.00/min plus connection fees.

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🇪🇹 How to Call Ethiopia from US

Q: 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 use +251 + local number.

Q: What is the country code for Ethiopia?

The country code for Ethiopia is +251. When calling from the US, dial 011 first as the exit code.

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

US From US Landline

011 + 251 + number

011 is the US exit code

From US Cell Phone

+251 + number

+ replaces exit code on mobile

🇪🇹 Ethiopia Country Code: +251

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

US From US landline:

011-251-12345678

From US cell phone:

+25112345678

Breakdown: 011 (US exit code) + 251 (Ethiopia code) + 12345678 (local number)

Ethiopia Phone Number Format

Understanding Ethiopia phone numbers

Country Code +251

ISO Code ET

Number Length 9 digits

Mobile Prefixes 9

Trunk Prefix 0 (drop when calling from abroad)

International Format +251 XX XXXX XXXX

From US Format 011-251-XX-XXXX-XXXX

Emergency Number 911

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.

Ethiopia Quick Facts

Capital

Addis Ababa

Language

Amharic

Currency

ETB

Timezone

UTC+3

Tips for Calling Ethiopia

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 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.