Ethiopia country code, +251 explained.
Ethiopia, Africa's second most populous country and the diplomatic capital of the continent as host to the African Union, has a fast-growing economy driven by agriculture, aviation, manufacturing, and a booming services sector in Addis Ababa.
Full dial format
+251 XXX XXXXXXX
Ethiopia
ET
2 Digit ISO
+251
Country Calling Code
ETH
3 Digit ISO
Capital
Addis Ababa
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Time Zone
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Weather · Addis Ababa
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How To Call Ethiopia: Country Code +251
Calling Ethiopia 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 Ethiopia Country Code
Dial +251 right after your exit code. This is the country code for Ethiopia.
Find the Area Code
Cities in Ethiopia 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 Ethiopiacity with the area code and local number, you'd dial (from the US): 011 · +251 · [area code] · [local number]
Or use +251 directly on mobile — no exit code needed.
Ethiopia — Key Facts & Calling Guide
Everything you need before dialing Ethiopia.
Country Details
- Country Code+251
- CapitalAddis Ababa
- RegionAfrica
- TimezoneAfrica/Addis_Ababa
- Numbering ZoneZone 2
- Code Length1–2 digits
How to Dial Ethiopia
- 1Dial your exit code (e.g. 011 from the US, 00 from Europe).
- 2Add the country code: +251.
- 3Enter the area code, if the city requires one.
- 4Dial the local subscriber number.
Full Dial Format
Exit Code + 251 + Area + Number
Additional Tips
A few things to keep in mind before you dial Ethiopia — from mobile prefixes to timing your call just right.
Mobile Phones
Drop the leading "0" in the area code and dial directly after +251 when reaching mobiles in Ethiopia.
Cost
International calls to Ethiopia can cost more than domestic ones — use Teloz VoIP for carrier-grade rates.
Time Differences
Ethiopia runs on Africa/Addis_Ababa. It's currently --:-- there — call at a sensible local hour.
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