How to dial
How to call Ethiopia
To make an international call to Ethiopia, you need to dial the country code +251 before the local phone number. Here's how to do it from different devices:
๐ฑ From a mobile phone
Dial + 251 [local number]
The + sign is usually accessed by holding the 0 key
๐ From a US/Canada landline
Dial 011 251 [local number]
011 is the international access code from the US and Canada
๐ With GlobalDial (easiest)
Dial +251 [local number] from your browser
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Quick facts
Ethiopia at a glance
| Country | ๐ช๐น Ethiopia |
| Country Code | +251 |
| ISO Code | ET |
| Continent | Africa |
| Calling Rate | From $0.98/min |
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Country codes in Africa
Other country codes in Africa
Find dialing codes for the other 55 countries in Africa:
๐ฉ๐ฟ
Algeria
+213
๐ฆ๐ด
Angola
+244
๐ง๐ฏ
Benin
+229
๐ง๐ผ
Botswana
+267
๐ฎ๐ด
British Indian Ocean Territory
+246
๐ง๐ซ
Burkina Faso
+226
๐ง๐ฎ
Burundi
+257
๐จ๐ป
Cabo Verde
+238
๐จ๐ฒ
Cameroon
+237
๐จ๐ซ
Central African Republic
+236
๐น๐ฉ
Chad
+235
๐ฐ๐ฒ
Comoros
+269
๐จ๐ฌ
Congo
+242
๐จ๐ฉ
Congo (DRC)
+243
๐จ๐ฎ
Cรดte dโIvoire
+225
๐ฉ๐ฏ
Djibouti
+253
๐ช๐ฌ
Egypt
+20
๐ฌ๐ถ
Equatorial Guinea
+240
๐ช๐ท
Eritrea
+291
๐ธ๐ฟ
Eswatini
+268
๐ฌ๐ฆ
Gabon
+241
๐ฌ๐ฒ
Gambia
+220
๐ฌ๐ญ
Ghana
+233
๐ฌ๐ณ
Guinea
+224
๐ฌ๐ผ
Guinea-Bissau
+245
๐ฐ๐ช
Kenya
+254
๐ฑ๐ธ
Lesotho
+266
๐ฑ๐ท
Liberia
+231
๐ฑ๐พ
Libya
+218
๐ฒ๐ฌ
Madagascar
+261
๐ฒ๐ผ
Malawi
+265
๐ฒ๐ฑ
Mali
+223
๐ฒ๐ท
Mauritania
+222
๐ฒ๐บ
Mauritius
+230
๐พ๐น
Mayotte
+262
๐ฒ๐ฆ
Morocco
+212
๐ฒ๐ฟ
Mozambique
+258
๐ณ๐ฆ
Namibia
+264
๐ณ๐ช
Niger
+227
๐ณ๐ฌ
Nigeria
+234
๐ท๐ช
Reunion
+262
๐ท๐ผ
Rwanda
+250
๐ธ๐ณ
Senegal
+221
๐ธ๐จ
Seychelles
+248
๐ธ๐ฑ
Sierra Leone
+232
๐ธ๐ด
Somalia
+252
๐ฟ๐ฆ
South Africa
+27
๐ธ๐ธ
South Sudan
+211
๐ธ๐ฉ
Sudan
+249
๐น๐ฟ
Tanzania
+255
๐น๐ฌ
Togo
+228
๐น๐ณ
Tunisia
+216
๐บ๐ฌ
Uganda
+256
๐ฟ๐ฒ
Zambia
+260
๐ฟ๐ผ
Zimbabwe
+263
Common questions
FAQ
What is the country code for Ethiopia?
The country code for Ethiopia is +251. You need to dial this code before the local phone number when making an international call to Ethiopia.
How do I dial Ethiopia from the US?
To call Ethiopia from the US, dial 011 + 251 + the local phone number. Or, use the international format: +251 followed by the local number. With GlobalDial, just enter the full number with the country code and we handle the rest.
How do I dial Ethiopia from a mobile phone?
From a mobile phone, dial + (plus sign) followed by 251 and then the local number. The + replaces the international access code used by your country. With GlobalDial, you can call Ethiopia directly from your browser โ no phone app needed.
What is the difference between a country code and an area code?
A country code (like +251 for Ethiopia) identifies the country you're calling. An area code identifies a specific region within that country. When making an international call, you dial the country code first, then the area code, then the local number.
Can I call Ethiopia online without a phone?
Yes! GlobalDial lets you call Ethiopia directly from your web browser. No app download or phone required. Just create an account, buy credits starting from $5, and start calling Ethiopia at affordable rates.
