Eritrea Country Code: +291
The international calling code for Eritrea is +291. You need this code to dial any phone number in Eritrea from another country. This code is assigned by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) under the E.164 standard. Below you will find everything you need to successfully place a call to Eritrea, including the correct number format, trunk prefix, and worked examples.
How to Call Eritrea from Abroad
Follow these steps to dial a phone number in Eritrea from any other country. The process is the same whether you are calling a landline or a mobile number.
- 1Dial the international access code or +
On a mobile phone, press and hold 0 to get the + symbol. From a landline, dial your country's exit code (00 from most of Europe, 011 from the US/Canada, 0011 from Australia). With Kinvo, simply type + in the dialer.
- 2Dial Eritrea's country code: 291
After the + or exit code, enter 291. This routes your call to Eritrea's telephone network.
- 3Drop the trunk prefix (0) from the local number
When a Eritrea number starts with 0 domestically, remove it when dialing internationally. The trunk prefix is only used for calls within Eritrea itself.
- 4Dial the remaining local number
Enter the area code (if applicable) and the subscriber number. The complete international number should look like this: +291 7 123 456
Eritrea Phone Number Format
Landline Numbers
Landline numbers in Eritrea typically include an area code that identifies the city or region, followed by the subscriber number. Domestically, these numbers are prefixed with 0 for long-distance calls. When dialing from abroad, replace the 0 with +291.
Mobile Numbers
Mobile phone numbers in Eritrea typically begin with 7 (after the country code). When calling a Eritrea mobile from abroad, remember to drop the leading 0 before the mobile prefix.
International Format Example
Dialing Example: Calling Eritrea
Suppose you want to call a Eritrea number that is written domestically with the trunk prefix 0. Here is how to convert it to the international format:
Call Eritrea from Your Browser
With Kinvo, you can call landlines and mobiles in Eritrea directly from Chrome, Firefox, Safari, or Edge. No app to install, no subscription. Just sign up, add pay-as-you-go credits (starting from $5), and dial +291 followed by the local number.
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Frequently Asked Questions: Eritrea Country Code
What is the country code for Eritrea?
The international dialing code for Eritrea is +291. This code must be dialed before the local phone number when calling Eritrea from any other country. The ISO 3166-1 alpha-2 code for Eritrea is ER.
How do I call Eritrea from the United States?
From the US, dial 011 (the US exit code) followed by 291 (the Eritrea country code) and then the local number without the leading 0. Alternatively, dial +291 from a mobile phone. For example: +291 7 123 456.
Do I need to drop the 0 when calling Eritrea internationally?
Yes. When calling Eritrea from abroad, you must remove the leading 0 (trunk prefix) from the beginning of the number and replace it with the country code +291. This trunk prefix is only used for domestic long-distance calls within Eritrea.
What do Eritrea mobile numbers start with?
Mobile phone numbers in Eritrea typically start with 7 after the country code +291. When dialing from abroad, the full mobile number would begin with +291 7...
Can I call Eritrea from my browser?
Yes. Kinvo allows you to call any phone number in Eritrea directly from your web browser using WebRTC technology. No app download or installation is required. Simply create a free account, add credits (from $5), and dial +291 followed by the local number. Calls include HD voice quality and end-to-end encryption.
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