Country calling codes · zone 2: Africa & a few Atlantic islands
Eritrea Country Code
+291
The country code for Eritrea is +291. To call Eritrea from abroad, dial your international exit code, then 291, then the local number without its leading zero.
+291
International calling code
.er
Internet domain
ER / ERI
ISO country codes
UTC+3
Time zone (Asmara)
How to call Eritrea from abroad
From a mobile phone
+ 291 123 456 789
Works from any country: hold 0 for “+”.
From the US or Canada
011 291 123 456 789
011 is the North American exit code.
From the UK, EU and most countries
00 291 123 456 789
00 is the most common exit code.
From Australia
0011 291 123 456 789
Australia uses 0011 as its exit code.
Drop the leading 0 of the local number (the trunk prefix) when you dial from abroad. The example number 123 456 789 is illustrative.
Calling codes of neighbouring countries
Ethiopia — +251
Sudan — +249
Djibouti — +253Frequently asked questions
What is the country code for Eritrea?
The international calling code for Eritrea is +291.
How do I call Eritrea from the United States?
Dial 011 291 followed by the local number (drop any leading 0). From a mobile phone you can simply dial +291 and the number.
How do I call Eritrea from the UK or Europe?
Dial 00 291 and the local number without its leading 0 — or +291 from a mobile.
What is the internet domain of Eritrea?
The country-code top-level domain is .er.
What time is it in Eritrea?
Eritrea (Asmara) is on UTC+3 — check the local time before you call.