Eritrea country code, +291 explained.
Eritrea, a Horn of Africa nation on the Red Sea coast, has one of the most isolated telecommunications environments in the world, with state-controlled infrastructure, limited mobile penetration, and restricted internet access.
Full dial format
+291 XXX XXXXXXX
Eritrea
ER
2 Digit ISO
+291
Country Calling Code
ERI
3 Digit ISO
Capital
Asmara
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Time Zone
Africa/Asmara
Weather · Asmara
Humidity
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Wind
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How To Call Eritrea: Country Code +291
Calling Eritrea from abroad is simple. Just follow these four steps to connect.
Know Your Exit Code
Every country has an exit code for international calls. In the US it is "011". Look yours up online — it takes seconds.
Dial Eritrea Country Code
Dial +291 right after your exit code. This is the country code for Eritrea.
Find the Area Code
Cities in Eritrea use different area codes. Find the one for the place you are calling.
Dial the Local Phone Number
Enter the 6–8 digit number of the person or business you want to reach.
Example
To call a friend in a Eritreacity with the area code and local number, you'd dial (from the US): 011 · +291 · [area code] · [local number]
Or use +291 directly on mobile — no exit code needed.
Eritrea — Key Facts & Calling Guide
Everything you need before dialing Eritrea.
Country Details
- Country Code+291
- CapitalAsmara
- RegionAfrica
- TimezoneAfrica/Asmara
- Numbering ZoneZone 2
- Code Length1 digit
How to Dial Eritrea
- 1Dial your exit code (e.g. 011 from the US, 00 from Europe).
- 2Add the country code: +291.
- 3Enter the area code, if the city requires one.
- 4Dial the local subscriber number.
Full Dial Format
Exit Code + 291 + Area + Number
Additional Tips
A few things to keep in mind before you dial Eritrea — from mobile prefixes to timing your call just right.
Mobile Phones
Drop the leading "0" in the area code and dial directly after +291 when reaching mobiles in Eritrea.
Cost
International calls to Eritrea can cost more than domestic ones — use Teloz VoIP for carrier-grade rates.
Time Differences
Eritrea runs on Africa/Asmara. It's currently --:-- there — call at a sensible local hour.
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