How do I call Ethiopia from India?

To call Ethiopia from India, 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 India?

The country calling code for Ethiopia is +251. To call Ethiopia from India, 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 India?

To make affordable calls to Ethiopia from India, 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 India?

CallTuv offers competitive rates for calls to Ethiopia from India. 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 India?

The capital-to-capital time gap is 2h 30m destination behind. A practical window in India is 11:30-20:30 local time, which maps to standard business hours in Ethiopia.

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How to Call Ethiopia from India

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

Ethiopia Country Code: +251

ISO: ET

ETH

Quick answer

To call Ethiopia from India, 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 India

International Guide

Dial the exit code for India

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

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

CallTuv Format

+25191 123 4567

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Calling Ethiopia from India: 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: India to Ethiopia

Exit Code in India

00 (dial 00 (or + from mobile))

India Country Code

+91

Route Dialing Pattern

00 251 91 123 4567

Capital Time Difference

2h 30m destination behind

Best Calling Window (Origin Time)

11:30-20:30

Currency Pair

Indian rupee (₹) -> Ethiopian birr (Br)

Primary languages: India (English, Hindi, Tamil) and Ethiopia (Amharic).

Shared language overlap: No direct overlap in primary language list. Primary timezones: India (UTC+05:30) and Ethiopia (UTC+03:00).

Detailed route planning

Route planning details: India to Ethiopia

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

From

India

Ethiopia

India exit code: 00Ethiopia calling code: +251Time difference: 2h 30m destination behind

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

India's primary timezone in this dataset is UTC+05:30, while Ethiopia's is UTC+03:00. A practical origin-time calling window is 11:30-20:30.

Dialing from India

India callers are represented by IN/IND, with New Delhi as a capital reference point, Southern Asia, 1.4B people, Indian rupee (₹), and primary language context of English, Hindi, Tamil.

Origin exit prefix: 00 or + from mobile. Origin country code: +91. Origin time zones: UTC+05:30.

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.

India to Ethiopia call planning

This route combines India's outbound dialing rules with Ethiopia's destination numbering and local schedule. The primary timezone relationship is 2h 30m destination behind, and the recommended origin-time window is 11:30-20:30.

Dialing sequence: 00 251 local number. Business-hour window: 11:30-20:30. Time relationship: 2h 30m destination behind.

Destination market: Ethiopia is in Eastern Africa, with Addis Ababa as a main administrative center. Calls from India 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: India is listed in Southern Asia with a population of about 1.4B; Ethiopia is listed in Eastern Africa with about 112M. The main listed languages differ: India (English, Hindi, Tamil) and Ethiopia (Amharic). Currency context also changes across the route: Indian rupee (₹) in India and Ethiopian birr (Br) in Ethiopia.

From India, the conventional international prefix is 00; mobile callers can usually use +, then +251, then the Ethiopia local number.New Delhi to Addis Ababa has a 2h 30m destination behind 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]