How do I call Ethiopia from abroad?

To call Ethiopia, dial your country's exit code, followed by the country code +251, and then the local phone number.

What is the country calling code for Ethiopia?

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

To make affordable calls to Ethiopia from abroad, 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?

CallTuv offers competitive rates for calls to Ethiopia from abroad. Rates vary depending on whether you're calling a mobile or landline number. Check our rates page for the most up-to-date pricing.

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How to Call Ethiopia

Calling Ethiopia: [exit code] 251 [local number].

Ethiopia Country Code: +251

ISO: ET

ETH

Quick answer

To call Ethiopia, dial your international exit code, 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 anywhere in the world

International Guide

Dial your country's exit code

Start with your country's international dialing prefix (often 00 or 011, or use + on mobile).

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: [exit code] 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

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+25191 123 4567

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Calling Ethiopia: 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

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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.

Detailed route planning

Route planning details: Ethiopia

Use this route profile to plan a real international call to Ethiopia, including dialing format, timing, and destination context.

From

Your location

Ethiopia

Common exit code: 00 or +Ethiopia calling code: +251Time difference: N/A

For most international calls, start with your exit code or the plus sign, then dial +251 before the local Ethiopia number.

Use Ethiopia local business hours as the safest reference point before placing the call.

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.

Ethiopia call planning

This destination-first route depends on the caller's local exit code plus +251. For business calls, use Ethiopia's local workday as the default timing reference.

Dialing sequence: exit code +251 local number. Business-hour window: Use destination business hours. Time relationship: N/A.

Destination market: Ethiopia is in Eastern Africa, with Addis Ababa as a main administrative center. Calls 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: This page is destination-first, so the most important planning variables are Ethiopia's country code, local timezone, destination language context, and whether the number is mobile or landline.

Use your local international prefix or +, then +251, then the Ethiopia local number.Ethiopia business-hour planning depends on the local destination timezone; the primary reference point here is Addis Ababa.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.

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]