Calling Eritrea from Sweden: 00 291 [local number].
Quick answer
To call Eritrea from Sweden, dial 00, then 291, then the local number without leading zeros. Example: 00 291 7 123 456.
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Dialing format
00 291 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 Sweden
Start by dialing 00 (or use + on mobile). This is the international dialing prefix for Sweden.
Dial the country code +291 for Eritrea.
Dial the local phone number in Eritrea (typically 8-10 digits, without any leading zeros).
Full format: 00 291 [local number] - For example: 00 291 612 345 678
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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
Your time
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Eritrea
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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 Sweden
00 (dial 00 (or + from mobile))
Sweden Country Code
+46
Route Dialing Pattern
00 291 7 123 456
Capital Time Difference
2h destination ahead
Best Calling Window (Origin Time)
07:00-16:00
Currency Pair
Swedish krona (kr) -> Eritrean nakfa (Nfk)
Primary languages: Sweden (Swedish) and Eritrea (Arabic, English, Tigrinya).
Shared language overlap: No direct overlap in primary language list. Primary timezones: Sweden (UTC+01:00) and Eritrea (UTC+03:00).
Use this route profile to plan a real call from Sweden to Eritrea, including the exit code, destination country code, time difference, and local context.
From
Sweden
To
Eritrea
For dialing this route, callers in Sweden usually start with 00 or the plus sign, then dial +291 before the local Eritrea number.
Sweden'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.
Sweden callers are represented by SE/SWE, with Stockholm as a capital reference point, Northern Europe, 11M people, Swedish krona (kr), and primary language context of Swedish.
Origin exit prefix: 00 or + from mobile. Origin country code: +46. Origin time zones: UTC+01:00.
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 Sweden'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: 00 291 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 Sweden 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: Sweden is listed in Northern Europe with a population of about 11M; Eritrea is listed in Eastern Africa with about 3.6M. The main listed languages differ: Sweden (Swedish) and Eritrea (Arabic, English, Tigrinya). Currency context also changes across the route: Swedish krona (kr) in Sweden and Eritrean nakfa (Nfk) in Eritrea.
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