From another country
+251national number
Example: +251 11 XXX XXXX
International calling guide+251 Country Code
+251 Country Code
for Ethiopia
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.
Country calling code+251
🇪🇹 ETCapital: Addis Ababa
Quick answer
How to Use Country Code +251
The plus sign represents the international access method used by your phone or network.
Inside Ethiopia
Example: 011 XXX XXXX
Domestic trunk or access rule: 0.
Country Code vs. Area Code
+251 routes a call to the Ethiopia numbering plan. A geographic area code then narrows a fixed-line call to a numbering area. Do not create a second “251 area code” page for the same country-code intent.
Major Cities
Use a city page to see the applicable geographic code, format and regional limitations.
National Number Format
9 digits for the featured fixed-line format.
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.
When to Call
East Africa Time (UTC+3), no daylight saving time
Africa/Addis_Ababa: Calculated in your browser
Common questions
+251 Country Code FAQ
Which country uses +251?
Ethiopia uses international calling code +251.
How do I call Ethiopia from abroad?
Dial your international access method or the plus sign, then 251, followed by the national number without any domestic trunk prefix.
Is +251 an area code?
No. +251 is a country calling code. Geographic area codes are the following part of a fixed-line national number.