Ethiopia +251
To call Ethiopia from abroad, dial your exit code (or +), then 251, then the local number without its leading 0. Written in full: +251 91 123 4567.
The country calling code for Ethiopia is +251. A number starting +251 or 00251 is a call to or from Ethiopia. From abroad: +251 91 123 4567.
To call Ethiopia from abroad, dial your exit code (or +), then 251, then the local number without its leading 0. The +251 code identifies the country; the following digits identify the line (landline or mobile).
How to call Ethiopia from abroad
011 251 91 123 456700 251 91 123 45670011 251 91 123 4567+251 91 123 456791 123 4567 is a real-format Ethiopia mobile number (example from the ITU-T numbering plan): replace it with the number you were given, without its leading 0.
Ethiopia area codes
In Ethiopia, landlines usually include an area code after +251 (without its leading 0). Mobiles have no area code.
Number format
011 111 2345from abroad+251 11 111 2345091 123 4567from abroad+251 91 123 4567Landline numbers in Ethiopia have 9 digits after the country code; mobile numbers have 9 digits. The national prefix 0 is only dialled inside the country — drop it after +251.
Calling abroad from Ethiopia
To call another country from Ethiopia, dial the exit code 00 (or + on a mobile), then the country code, then the number. From Ethiopia to the United States, for example: 00 1 201 555 0123.
A Ethiopia number in international format is written +251 …. The + stands for the exit prefix (00 in much of the world, 011 in North America). Switching to international format, drop the leading 0.
Cheapest ways to call Ethiopia
With internet on both ends, apps like WhatsApp, Signal or FaceTime call Ethiopia for free. To reach a number without an app, VoIP services are usually cheaper than your operator’s international rate.
Frequently asked questions
What country has the code +251?
Ethiopia has the country calling code +251.
How do I call Ethiopia from the United States?
Dial 011, then 251, then the local number without its leading 0 — for example 011 91 123 4567.
What does +251 mean?
It is the international dialing code for Ethiopia. The + stands for your exit code (00 in much of the world, 011 in North America).
Is +251 mobile or landline?
The +251 code identifies the country, not the line type; Ethiopia landlines and mobiles share it.
A country code covers a whole nation; the full number depends on the city and operator.
Mobile network codes in Ethiopia
Every mobile network is identified by a mobile country code (MCC) and a mobile network code (MNC). They appear on your phone when it roams, in SIM settings and in any network lookup. Ethiopia has 2 network operators with their own infrastructure:
| Network | MCC-MNC | Technologies | Subscribers |
|---|---|---|---|
| EthiotelecomEthiopian Telecommunications Corporation | — | — | 78.3 M |
| Safaricom Telecommunications EthiopiaSafaricom (55.7%)|Sumitomo Corporation (27.20%)|British International… | 636-02 | 2G · 3G · 4G | 9.00 M |
A struck-through generation has been switched off on that network. MCC-MNC: ITU-T E.212 codes as listed on Wikipedia.
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Source: Wikipedia — lists of mobile network operators, mobile network codes, 2G and 3G phase-out, mobile number portability (CC BY-SA 4.0). Subscriber counts as published by each operator or regulator at the date shown.