Country calling codes · zone 2: Africa & a few Atlantic islands
Rwanda Country Code
+250
The country code for Rwanda is +250. To call Rwanda from abroad, dial your international exit code, then 250, then the local number without its leading zero.
+250
International calling code
.rw
Internet domain
RW / RWA
ISO country codes
UTC+2
Time zone (Kigali)
How to call Rwanda from abroad
From a mobile phone
+ 250 123 456 789
Works from any country: hold 0 for “+”.
From the US or Canada
011 250 123 456 789
011 is the North American exit code.
From the UK, EU and most countries
00 250 123 456 789
00 is the most common exit code.
From Australia
0011 250 123 456 789
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
Burundi — +257
Tanzania — +255
DR Congo — +243
Uganda — +256Frequently asked questions
What is the country code for Rwanda?
The international calling code for Rwanda is +250.
How do I call Rwanda from the United States?
Dial 011 250 followed by the local number (drop any leading 0). From a mobile phone you can simply dial +250 and the number.
How do I call Rwanda from the UK or Europe?
Dial 00 250 and the local number without its leading 0 — or +250 from a mobile.
What is the internet domain of Rwanda?
The country-code top-level domain is .rw.
What time is it in Rwanda?
Rwanda (Kigali) is on UTC+2 — check the local time before you call.