Calling Ethiopia from Romania: 00 251 [local number].
Quick answer
To call Ethiopia from Romania, 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.
Follow these simple steps to make a call to Ethiopia from Romania
Start by dialing 00 (or use + on mobile). This is the international dialing prefix for Romania.
Dial the country code +251 for Ethiopia.
Dial the local phone number in Ethiopia (typically 8-10 digits, without any leading zeros).
Full format: 00 251 [local number] - For example: 00 251 612 345 678
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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 is --
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.
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.
Exit Code in Romania
00 (dial 00 (or + from mobile))
Romania Country Code
+40
Route Dialing Pattern
00 251 91 123 4567
Capital Time Difference
1h destination ahead
Best Calling Window (Origin Time)
08:00-17:00
Currency Pair
Romanian leu (lei) -> Ethiopian birr (Br)
Primary languages: Romania (Romanian) and Ethiopia (Amharic).
Shared language overlap: No direct overlap in primary language list. Primary timezones: Romania (UTC+02:00) and Ethiopia (UTC+03:00).
Use this route profile to plan a real call from Romania to Ethiopia, including the exit code, destination country code, time difference, and local context.
From
Romania
To
Ethiopia
For dialing this route, callers in Romania usually start with 00 or the plus sign, then dial +251 before the local Ethiopia number.
Romania's primary timezone in this dataset is UTC+02:00, while Ethiopia's is UTC+03:00. A practical origin-time calling window is 08:00-17:00.
Romania callers are represented by RO/ROU, with Bucharest as a capital reference point, Southeast Europe, 19M people, Romanian leu (lei), and primary language context of Romanian.
Origin exit prefix: 00 or + from mobile. Origin country code: +40. Origin time zones: UTC+02:00.
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.
This route combines Romania's outbound dialing rules with Ethiopia's destination numbering and local schedule. The primary timezone relationship is 1h destination ahead, and the recommended origin-time window is 08:00-17:00.
Dialing sequence: 00 251 local number. Business-hour window: 08:00-17:00. Time relationship: 1h destination ahead.
Destination market: Ethiopia is in Eastern Africa, with Addis Ababa as a main administrative center. Calls from Romania 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: Romania is listed in Southeast Europe with a population of about 19M; Ethiopia is listed in Eastern Africa with about 112M. The main listed languages differ: Romania (Romanian) and Ethiopia (Amharic). Currency context also changes across the route: Romanian leu (lei) in Romania and Ethiopian birr (Br) in Ethiopia.
| 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] |
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