Country calling codes · zone 2: Africa & a few Atlantic islands
Ethiopia Country Code
+251
The country code for Ethiopia is +251. To call Ethiopia from abroad, dial your international exit code, then 251, then the local number without its leading zero.
+251
International calling code
.et
Internet domain
ET / ETH
ISO country codes
UTC+3
Time zone (Addis Ababa)
How to call Ethiopia from abroad
From a mobile phone
+ 251 123 456 789
Works from any country: hold 0 for “+”.
From the US or Canada
011 251 123 456 789
011 is the North American exit code.
From the UK, EU and most countries
00 251 123 456 789
00 is the most common exit code.
From Australia
0011 251 123 456 789
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
Somalia — +252
South Sudan — +211
Eritrea — +291
Kenya — +254
Sudan — +249
Djibouti — +253Frequently asked questions
What is the country code for Ethiopia?
The international calling code for Ethiopia is +251.
How do I call Ethiopia from the United States?
Dial 011 251 followed by the local number (drop any leading 0). From a mobile phone you can simply dial +251 and the number.
How do I call Ethiopia from the UK or Europe?
Dial 00 251 and the local number without its leading 0 — or +251 from a mobile.
What is the internet domain of Ethiopia?
The country-code top-level domain is .et.
What time is it in Ethiopia?
Ethiopia (Addis Ababa) is on UTC+3 — check the local time before you call.