Calling Eritrea from South Korea: 001 291 [local number].
Quick answer
To call Eritrea from South Korea, dial 001, then 291, then the local number without leading zeros. Example: 001 291 7 123 456.
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Dialing format
001 291 7 123 456
Exit code • Country code • Local number
Whether you’re calling family, friends, or business contacts, knowing how to call Eritrea 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 Eritrea - whether you’re calling Asmara or anywhere else.
Follow these simple steps to make a call to Eritrea from South Korea
Start by dialing 001 (or use + on mobile). This is the international dialing prefix for South Korea.
Dial the country code +291 for Eritrea.
Dial the local phone number in Eritrea (typically 8-10 digits, without any leading zeros).
Full format: 001 291 [local number] - For example: 001 291 612 345 678
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Calling Code
+291
Capital of Eritrea
Asmara
Region
Africa (Eastern Africa)
Currency of Eritrea
Eritrean nakfa (Nfk)
Eritrea Time Zones
UTC+03:00
Current time
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Eritrea is --
Eritrea, located in Eastern Africa, is a nation with a rich identity. Its capital city, Asmara, serves as the administrative center for a population of approximately 3.6M.
The official currency is the Eritrean nakfa (Nfk). When calling Eritrea, the country code is +291. The country observes the UTC+03:00 time zone(s), and the primary language(s) spoken include Arabic, English, Tigrinya.
Population
3.6M
Population Rank
#127 of 230
Language Footprint
Arabic, English, Tigrinya
Time Zone Footprint
UTC+03:00
City/Area Code Coverage
No city-level entries yet
Dial Code Status
Exclusive code in dataset
Eritrea currently has a 7-digit local number pattern in this guide, with country code +291.
Exit Code in South Korea
001 (dial 001 (or + from mobile))
South Korea Country Code
+82
Route Dialing Pattern
001 291 7 123 456
Capital Time Difference
6h destination behind
Best Calling Window (Origin Time)
15:00-23:59 and 00:00-00:00
Currency Pair
South Korean won (₩) -> Eritrean nakfa (Nfk)
Primary languages: South Korea (Korean) and Eritrea (Arabic, English, Tigrinya).
Shared language overlap: No direct overlap in primary language list. Primary timezones: South Korea (UTC+09:00) and Eritrea (UTC+03:00).
Use this route profile to plan a real call from South Korea to Eritrea, including the exit code, destination country code, time difference, and local context.
From
South Korea
To
Eritrea
For dialing this route, callers in South Korea usually start with 001 or the plus sign, then dial +291 before the local Eritrea number.
South Korea's primary timezone in this dataset is UTC+09:00, while Eritrea's is UTC+03:00. A practical origin-time calling window is 15:00-23:59 or 00:00-00:00.
South Korea callers are represented by KR/KOR, with Seoul as a capital reference point, Eastern Asia, 51M people, South Korean won (₩), and primary language context of Korean.
Origin exit prefix: 001 or + from mobile. Origin country code: +82. Origin time zones: UTC+09:00.
Eritrea is represented here by ER/ERI, Asmara, Eastern Africa, about 3.6M people, Eritrean nakfa (Nfk), and primary language context of Arabic, English, Tigrinya.
Destination calling code: +291. Destination time zones: UTC+03:00. Rate check: check live price before dialing.
This route combines South Korea's outbound dialing rules with Eritrea's destination numbering and local schedule. The primary timezone relationship is 6h destination behind, and the recommended origin-time window is 15:00-23:59 or 00:00-00:00.
Dialing sequence: 001 291 local number. Business-hour window: 15:00-23:59 or 00:00-00:00. Time relationship: 6h destination behind.
Destination market: Eritrea is in Eastern Africa, with Asmara as a main administrative center. Calls from South Korea may reach family, companies, banks, hotels, clinics, or public offices across a market of about 3.6M. Primary language context: Arabic, English, Tigrinya. Local billing and everyday prices use Eritrean nakfa (Nfk).
Route context: South Korea is listed in Eastern Asia with a population of about 51M; Eritrea is listed in Eastern Africa with about 3.6M. The main listed languages differ: South Korea (Korean) and Eritrea (Arabic, English, Tigrinya). Currency context also changes across the route: South Korean won (₩) in South Korea and Eritrean nakfa (Nfk) in Eritrea.
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