How do I call Ethiopia from France?

To call Ethiopia from France, dial the exit code 00, followed by the country code +251, then the phone number. For example, to call the number 91 123 4567, you would dial: 00 251 91 123 4567.

What is the country calling code for Ethiopia when calling from France?

The country calling code for Ethiopia is +251. To call Ethiopia from France, dial +251 followed by the local phone number.

What timezone is Ethiopia in?

Ethiopia is in the UTC+03:00 timezone.

What currency is used in Ethiopia?

The official currency of Ethiopia is the Ethiopian birr (Br). This is the primary currency used for all transactions in the country.

What is the capital city of Ethiopia?

The capital city of Ethiopia is Addis Ababa. It serves as the political and administrative center of the country.

How do I make cheap calls to Ethiopia when calling from France?

To make affordable calls to Ethiopia from France, use CallTuv's browser-based calling service. Simply dial +251 followed by the local number. No app download required, and our rates are significantly cheaper than traditional phone carriers.

How much does it cost to call Ethiopia when calling from France?

CallTuv offers competitive rates for calls to Ethiopia from France. Rates vary depending on whether you're calling a mobile or landline number. Check our rates page for the most up-to-date pricing.

What is the best time to call Ethiopia from France?

The capital-to-capital time gap is 13h destination ahead. A practical window in France is 20:00-23:59 and 00:00-05:00 local time, which maps to standard business hours in Ethiopia.

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How to Call Ethiopia from France

Calling Ethiopia from France: 00 251 [local number].

Ethiopia Country Code: +251

ISO: ET

ETH

Quick answer

To call Ethiopia from France, dial 00, then 251, then the local number without leading zeros. Example: 00 251 91 123 4567.

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Dialing format

00 251 91 123 4567

Exit code • Country code • Local number

Whether you’re calling family, friends, or business contacts, knowing how to call Ethiopia correctly helps your conversation start smoothly. This guide covers the essential dialing steps, including country and area codes that are easy to miss. By the end, you’ll be ready to connect confidently with anyone in Ethiopia - whether you’re calling Addis Ababa or anywhere else.

Step-by-Step Dialing Guide

Follow these simple steps to make a call to Ethiopia from France

International Guide

Dial the exit code for France

Start by dialing 00 (or use + on mobile). This is the international dialing prefix for France.

Add Ethiopia's country code

Dial the country code +251 for Ethiopia.

Enter the local phone number

Dial the local phone number in Ethiopia (typically 8-10 digits, without any leading zeros).

Complete dialing format

Full format: 00 251 [local number] - For example: 00 251 612 345 678

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International Dialing Format

0025191 123 4567

Exit Code•Country Code•Phone Number

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+25191 123 4567

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Calling Ethiopia from France: Calling Code, Local Time & More

Calling Code

+251

Capital of Ethiopia

Addis Ababa

Region

Africa (Eastern Africa)

Currency of Ethiopia

Ethiopian birr (Br)

Ethiopia Time Zones

UTC+03:00

Current time

Your time

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Ethiopia

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Ethiopia at a Glance

Ethiopia, located in Eastern Africa, is a nation with a rich identity. Its capital city, Addis Ababa, serves as the administrative center for a population of approximately 112M.

The official currency is the Ethiopian birr (Br). When calling Ethiopia, the country code is +251. The country observes the UTC+03:00 time zone(s), and the primary language(s) spoken include Amharic.

Destination Calling Profile: Ethiopia

Population

112M

Population Rank

#13 of 230

Language Footprint

Amharic

Time Zone Footprint

UTC+03:00

City/Area Code Coverage

9 locations listed

Dial Code Status

Exclusive code in dataset

Ethiopia currently has a 9-digit local number pattern in this guide, with country code +251.

Route Profile: France to Ethiopia

Exit Code in France

00 (dial 00 (or + from mobile))

France Country Code

+33

Route Dialing Pattern

00 251 91 123 4567

Capital Time Difference

13h destination ahead

Best Calling Window (Origin Time)

20:00-23:59 and 00:00-05:00

Currency Pair

Euro (€) -> Ethiopian birr (Br)

Primary languages: France (French) and Ethiopia (Amharic).

Shared language overlap: No direct overlap in primary language list. Primary timezones: France (UTC-10:00, UTC-09:30, UTC-09:00, UTC-08:00, UTC-04:00, UTC-03:00, UTC+01:00, UTC+02:00, UTC+03:00, UTC+04:00, UTC+05:00, UTC+10:00, UTC+11:00, UTC+12:00) and Ethiopia (UTC+03:00).

Detailed route planning

Route planning details: France to Ethiopia

Use this route profile to plan a real call from France to Ethiopia, including the exit code, destination country code, time difference, and local context.

From

France

Ethiopia

France exit code: 00Ethiopia calling code: +251Time difference: 13h destination ahead

For dialing this route, callers in France usually start with 00 or the plus sign, then dial +251 before the local Ethiopia number.

France's primary timezone in this dataset is UTC-10:00, while Ethiopia's is UTC+03:00. A practical origin-time calling window is 20:00-23:59 or 00:00-05:00.

Dialing from France

France callers are represented by FR/FRA, with Paris as a capital reference point, Western Europe, 66M people, Euro (€), and primary language context of French.

Origin exit prefix: 00 or + from mobile. Origin country code: +33. Origin time zones: UTC-10:00, UTC-09:30, UTC-09:00, UTC-08:00 +10 more.

Ethiopia dialing details

Ethiopia is represented here by ET/ETH, Addis Ababa, Eastern Africa, about 112M people, Ethiopian birr (Br), and primary language context of Amharic.

Destination calling code: +251. Destination time zones: UTC+03:00. Rate check: check live price before dialing.

France to Ethiopia call planning

This route combines France's outbound dialing rules with Ethiopia's destination numbering and local schedule. The primary timezone relationship is 13h destination ahead, and the recommended origin-time window is 20:00-23:59 or 00:00-05:00.

Dialing sequence: 00 251 local number. Business-hour window: 20:00-23:59 or 00:00-05:00. Time relationship: 13h destination ahead.

Destination market: Ethiopia is in Eastern Africa, with Addis Ababa as a main administrative center. Calls from France may reach family, companies, banks, hotels, clinics, or public offices across a market of about 112M. Primary language context: Amharic. Local billing and everyday prices use Ethiopian birr (Br).

Route context: France is listed in Western Europe with a population of about 66M; Ethiopia is listed in Eastern Africa with about 112M. The main listed languages differ: France (French) and Ethiopia (Amharic). Currency context also changes across the route: Euro (€) in France and Ethiopian birr (Br) in Ethiopia.

From France, the conventional international prefix is 00; mobile callers can usually use +, then +251, then the Ethiopia local number.Paris to Addis Ababa has a 13h destination ahead time relationship, so check the destination workday before placing business or support calls.Ethiopia language context: Amharic. Keep this in mind when calling businesses, hotels, banks, or local services.For Ethiopia, check whether you are calling a landline or mobile number because those prices can differ; current context: check live price before dialing.

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City & Area Codes for Ethiopia

9 Locations

City / Region	Area Code	Full Dialing Pattern
Addis Ababa	251-1	+251-1 [local number]
East Region	251-5	+251-5 [local number]
MOBILE PHONES	251-9	+251-9 [local number]
North East Region	251-3	+251-3 [local number]
North Region	251-4	+251-4 [local number]
North West Region	251-8	+251-8 [local number]
South East Region	251-2	+251-2 [local number]
Southern Region	251-6	+251-6 [local number]
Western Region	251-7	+251-7 [local number]