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Ethiopia Country Code: +251

The international calling code for Ethiopia is +251. You need this code to dial any phone number in Ethiopia 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 Ethiopia, including the correct number format, trunk prefix, and worked examples.

Country Code
+251
ISO Code
ET
Trunk Prefix
0
Drop when dialing from abroad
Example Number
+251 91 123 4567

How to Call Ethiopia from Abroad

Follow these steps to dial a phone number in Ethiopia from any other country. The process is the same whether you are calling a landline or a mobile number.

  1. 1
    Dial 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.

  2. 2
    Dial Ethiopia's country code: 251

    After the + or exit code, enter 251. This routes your call to Ethiopia's telephone network.

  3. 3
    Drop the trunk prefix (0) from the local number

    When a Ethiopia number starts with 0 domestically, remove it when dialing internationally. The trunk prefix is only used for calls within Ethiopia itself.

  4. 4
    Dial the remaining local number

    Enter the area code (if applicable) and the subscriber number. The complete international number should look like this: +251 91 123 4567

Ethiopia Phone Number Format

Landline Numbers

Landline numbers in Ethiopia 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 +251.

Mobile Numbers

Mobile phone numbers in Ethiopia typically begin with 9 (after the country code). When calling a Ethiopia mobile from abroad, remember to drop the leading 0 before the mobile prefix.

International Format Example

+251 91 123 4567
+251 = Country codeRemaining digits = Area code + subscriber number

Dialing Example: Calling Ethiopia

Suppose you want to call a Ethiopia number that is written domestically with the trunk prefix 0. Here is how to convert it to the international format:

Domestic format:0911234567
Remove prefix (0):911234567
Add country code:+251 91 123 4567

Ethiopia Calling Rates on Kinvo

Kinvo offers affordable international calling rates to Ethiopia. Calls are made directly from your browser with HD voice quality. No app download required.

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Call Ethiopia from Your Browser

With Kinvo, you can call landlines and mobiles in Ethiopia 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 +251 followed by the local number.

Every new account includes a free 1-minute test call. No credit card required.

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Frequently Asked Questions: Ethiopia Country Code

What is the country code for Ethiopia?

The international dialing code for Ethiopia is +251. This code must be dialed before the local phone number when calling Ethiopia from any other country. The ISO 3166-1 alpha-2 code for Ethiopia is ET.

How do I call Ethiopia from the United States?

From the US, dial 011 (the US exit code) followed by 251 (the Ethiopia country code) and then the local number without the leading 0. Alternatively, dial +251 from a mobile phone. For example: +251 91 123 4567.

Do I need to drop the 0 when calling Ethiopia internationally?

Yes. When calling Ethiopia from abroad, you must remove the leading 0 (trunk prefix) from the beginning of the number and replace it with the country code +251. This trunk prefix is only used for domestic long-distance calls within Ethiopia.

What do Ethiopia mobile numbers start with?

Mobile phone numbers in Ethiopia typically start with 9 after the country code +251. When dialing from abroad, the full mobile number would begin with +251 9...

Can I call Ethiopia from my browser?

Yes. Kinvo allows you to call any phone number in Ethiopia 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 +251 followed by the local number. Calls include HD voice quality and end-to-end encryption.