Country Code +251

Ethiopia uses the international dialing code +251

+251

Which Country Has Code +251?

Ethiopia uses the international dialing code +251.

Looking for US area code 251?

251 is also a US area code in Alabama. A US number looks like (251) XXX-XXXX or +1 251 XXX XXXX. A number starting with +251 (no 1 in front) is an international call to Ethiopia.

How to Call a +251 Number from the US

Numbers in Ethiopia have 9 digits after +251. At home they are written with a leading 0; leave it out after +251 or 011 251.

Number	From a US landline	From a mobile
Mobile starts with 070–073, 077–079, 080–081 or 09	`011 251 91 XXX XXXX`	`+251 91 XXX XXXX`
Landline starts with 011, 022, 025, 033–034, 046–047 or 057–058	`011 251 11 XXX XXXX`	`+251 11 XXX XXXX`

X stands for any digit. Full list of number types: Ethiopia phone number format.

Got a Call From +251?

A number starting with +251 is registered in Ethiopia. If you know someone there, it may be them. If you don't, be careful before you call back.

Reading a +251 number

•Mobile if the digits after +251 start with 70–73, 77–79, 80–81 or 9 (+251 91 XXX XXXX).
•Landlines start with an area code, for example +251 11 XXX XXXX for Arada I, Addis Ababa.
•Local time: 11:11 PM in Addis Ababa right now, an unusual hour for a genuine call.

•Don't call back a number you don't recognize. One-ring scams hang up after a ring or two so you return the call, which can add a per-minute charge on top of an international rate.
•Caller ID can be faked. The code shown is not proof of where the caller really is.
•Real callers leave a message. If it matters, they'll text, email or leave a voicemail. Otherwise, block the number.

Country Code +251 FAQ

Which country has country code 251?

+251 is the country code of Ethiopia. Numbers have 9 digits after +251.

Is a +251 number a mobile or a landline?

In Ethiopia, mobile numbers start with 70–73, 77–79, 80–81 or 9 after +251, for example +251 91 XXX XXXX. Landlines start with an area code, such as +251 11 XXX XXXX for Arada I, Addis Ababa.

What time is it in Ethiopia right now?

It is 11:11 PM on Monday in Addis Ababa (UTC+3), 7 hours ahead of New York. To reach someone between 9 AM and 8 PM there, call between 2:00 AM–1:00 PM EDT.

How do I call a +251 number from the US?

From a US landline, dial 011 251 91 XXX XXXX, without the leading 0 used inside Ethiopia. From a mobile, dial +251 91 XXX XXXX.

I got a call from +251. Should I call back?

Not if you don't recognize the number. Calling back +251 is an international call. It is 11:11 PM in Ethiopia right now, an unusual hour for a genuine call. Caller ID can be faked, and a real caller will leave a message.

Ethiopia Quick Info

Country	Ethiopia
Dialing Code	+251
ISO-2 Code	`et`
ISO-3 Code	`ETH`
Capital	Addis Ababa
Continent	Africa
Population	135,472,051
Currency	Ethiopian birr
Domain	`et`

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Time in Addis Ababa

11:11 PM

Monday · UTC+3 · 7 hours ahead of New York

To reach someone between 9 AM and 8 PM there, call between 2:00 AM–1:00 PM EDT (11:00 PM–10:00 AM PDT).