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How to Call Eritrea from Nigeria

Calling Eritrea from Nigeria: 009 291 [local number].

Eritrea Country Code: +291

ISO: ER
ERI

Quick answer

To call Eritrea from Nigeria, dial 009, then 291, then the local number without leading zeros. Example: 009 291 7 123 456.

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Dialing format

009 291 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.

Step-by-Step Dialing Guide

Follow these simple steps to make a call to Eritrea from Nigeria

International Guide
1

Dial the exit code for Nigeria

Start by dialing 009 (or use + on mobile). This is the international dialing prefix for Nigeria.

2

Add Eritrea's country code

Dial the country code +291 for Eritrea.

3

Enter the local phone number

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

4

Complete dialing format

Full format: 009 291 [local number] - For example: 009 291 612 345 678

HOW TO CALL

Nigeria
Eritrea

International Dialing Format

0092917 123 456
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Calling Eritrea from Nigeria: Calling Code, Local Time & More

Calling Code

+291

Capital of Eritrea

Asmara

Region

Africa (Eastern Africa)

Currency of Eritrea

Eritrean nakfa (Nfk)

Eritrea Time Zones

UTC+03:00

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Eritrea at a Glance

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.

Destination Calling Profile: Eritrea

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.

Route Profile: Nigeria to Eritrea

Exit Code in Nigeria

009 (dial 009 (or + from mobile))

Nigeria Country Code

+234

Route Dialing Pattern

009 291 7 123 456

Capital Time Difference

2h destination ahead

Best Calling Window (Origin Time)

07:00-16:00

Currency Pair

Nigerian naira (₦) -> Eritrean nakfa (Nfk)

Primary languages: Nigeria (English) and Eritrea (Arabic, English, Tigrinya).

Shared language overlap: English. Primary timezones: Nigeria (UTC+01:00) and Eritrea (UTC+03:00).

Detailed route planning

Route planning details: Nigeria to Eritrea

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

From

Nigeria

To

Eritrea

Nigeria exit code: 009Eritrea calling code: +291Time difference: 2h destination ahead

For dialing this route, callers in Nigeria usually start with 009 or the plus sign, then dial +291 before the local Eritrea number.

Nigeria's primary timezone in this dataset is UTC+01:00, while Eritrea's is UTC+03:00. A practical origin-time calling window is 07:00-16:00.

Dialing from Nigeria

Nigeria callers are represented by NG/NGA, with Abuja as a capital reference point, Western Africa, 224M people, Nigerian naira (₦), and primary language context of English.

Origin exit prefix: 009 or + from mobile. Origin country code: +234. Origin time zones: UTC+01:00.

Eritrea dialing details

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.

Nigeria to Eritrea call planning

This route combines Nigeria's outbound dialing rules with Eritrea's destination numbering and local schedule. The primary timezone relationship is 2h destination ahead, and the recommended origin-time window is 07:00-16:00.

Dialing sequence: 009 291 local number. Business-hour window: 07:00-16:00. Time relationship: 2h destination ahead.

Destination market: Eritrea is in Eastern Africa, with Asmara as a main administrative center. Calls from Nigeria 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: Nigeria is listed in Western Africa with a population of about 224M; Eritrea is listed in Eastern Africa with about 3.6M. The route has shared language overlap in English. Currency context also changes across the route: Nigerian naira (₦) in Nigeria and Eritrean nakfa (Nfk) in Eritrea.

From Nigeria, the conventional international prefix is 009; mobile callers can usually use +, then +291, then the Eritrea local number.Abuja to Asmara has a 2h destination ahead time relationship, so check the destination workday before placing business or support calls.Nigeria and Eritrea share English, which can make customer-support or family calls easier to coordinate.For Eritrea, 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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