How to Dial Ethiopia
+251+area code+subscriber number
Within the country: 011 XXX XXXX
From abroad: +251 11 XXX XXXX
Drop the leading 0 when you replace the domestic format with +251.
🇪🇹 ET numbering planEthiopia Phone Codes
Ethiopia Phone Codes
and +251 Country Code
Ethiopia uses country calling code +251. Fixed-line numbers combine a two-digit geographic destination code with a seven-digit subscriber number. The domestic trunk prefix is 0, so Addis Ababa code 11 is written as 011 inside Ethiopia and +251 11 from abroad.
International calling code+251
Capital: Addis AbabaISO: ET
Country code+251
Trunk prefix0
International access00
Number length9 digits for the featured fixed-line format
Quick reference
Ethiopia Numbering Plan at a Glance
The examples show a national format and the corresponding international plus format. Actual subscriber lengths can vary where noted.
| Country calling code | +251 |
|---|---|
| Domestic trunk prefix | 0 |
| International access | 00 |
| Domestic example | 011 XXX XXXX |
| International example | +251 11 XXX XXXX |
| Time zone | East Africa Time (UTC+3), no daylight saving time |
| Numbering authority | Ethiopian Communications Authority |
| Directory coverage | Selected major geographic fixed-line codes and cities |
| Last checked |
Geographic directory
Major Area Codes in Ethiopia
9 carefully selected fixed-line area codes. This is a priority directory, not a claim of exhaustive coverage.
| Major city | Domestic code | International | Published coverage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Addis AbabaAddis Ababa | 011 | +251 11 | Addis Ababa and nearby communities |
| AdamaOromia | 022 | +251 22 | South-eastern numbering area, including Adama |
| Dire DawaDire Dawa | 025 | +251 25 | Eastern numbering area, including Dire Dawa, Harar and Jigjiga |
| DessieAmhara | 033 | +251 33 | North-eastern numbering area, including Dessie |
| MekelleTigray | 034 | +251 34 | Northern numbering area, including Mekelle and Axum |
| HawassaSidama | 046 | +251 46 | Southern numbering area, including Hawassa, Shashamane and Arba Minch |
| JimmaOromia | 047 | +251 47 | South-western numbering area, including Jimma and Gambela |
| Western numbering area, including Nekemte and Assosa | 057 | +251 57 | Western numbering area, including Nekemte and Assosa |
| GondarAmhara | 058 | +251 58 | North-western numbering area, including Gondar, Bahir Dar and Debre Markos |
States and regions
Browse Ethiopia by Region
Regional pages link the largest featured cities to their applicable codes and state the limits of telephone-zone geography.
Region or state
Addis Ababa
1 featured city; 1 linked code.
Open regional guide →Region or stateDire Dawa
1 featured city; 1 linked code.
Open regional guide →Region or stateTigray
1 featured city; 1 linked code.
Open regional guide →Region or stateOromia
2 featured cities; 2 linked codes.
Open regional guide →Region or stateAmhara
3 featured cities; 2 linked codes.
Open regional guide →Region or stateSidama
1 featured city; 1 linked code.
Open regional guide →Region or stateSomali Region
1 featured city; 1 linked code.
Open regional guide →Local Time
East Africa Time (UTC+3), no daylight saving time
Africa/Addis_Ababa: Calculated in your browser
Current time is calculated with the browser’s IANA time-zone data; fixed UTC offsets are not assumed where seasonal rules apply.
How the Plan Developed
A revised national numbering plan took effect on 17 September 2005, expanding regional codes and subscriber numbers. Numbering resources are now administered under Telecommunications Numbering Directive No. 795/2021.
Coverage and identity limitation
Published telephone zones do not map exactly to Ethiopia’s current administrative-region boundaries. The directory describes recognized fixed-line coverage and does not infer a caller’s present location or operator.
Common questions
Ethiopia Phone Code FAQ
What is the country calling code for Ethiopia?
Ethiopia uses country calling code +251.
Do I keep the domestic prefix when using +251?
No. Remove the leading domestic trunk zero before adding +251.
Can an area code identify a caller’s exact location?
No. It describes a numbering area or historic allocation, and portability, forwarding and internet telephony can separate a number from the caller’s present location.