Country Code +250

Rwanda uses the international dialing code +250

+250

Which Country Has Code +250?

Rwanda uses the international dialing code +250.

How to Call a +250 Number from the US

Numbers in Rwanda have 9 digits for mobiles and 8 or 9 for landlines after +250. At home they are written with a leading 0; leave it out after +250 or 011 250.

Number	From a US landline	From a mobile
Mobile starts with 072–073 or 077–079	`011 250 72X XXX XXX`	`+250 72X XXX XXX`
Landline starts with 06, 22–23, 25–26 or 28	`011 250 250 XXX XXX`	`+250 250 XXX XXX`
Toll-free starts with 080	`011 250 800 XXX XXX`	`+250 800 XXX XXX`

X stands for any digit. Toll-free numbers often can't be reached from abroad. Full list of number types: Rwanda phone number format.

Got a Call From +250?

A number starting with +250 is registered in Rwanda. If you know someone there, it may be them. If you don't, be careful before you call back.

Reading a +250 number

•Mobile if the digits after +250 start with 72–73 or 77–79 (+250 72X XXX XXX).
•Premium rate if it starts with 90 after +250: never call these back.
•Local time: 8:04 PM in Kigali right now.

•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 +250 FAQ

Which country has country code 250?

+250 is the country code of Rwanda. Numbers have 9 digits for mobiles and 8 or 9 for landlines after +250.

Is a +250 number a mobile or a landline?

In Rwanda, mobile numbers start with 72–73 or 77–79 after +250, for example +250 72X XXX XXX. Other numbers are landlines or special services.

What time is it in Rwanda right now?

It is 8:04 PM on Friday in Kigali (UTC+2), 6 hours ahead of New York. To reach someone between 9 AM and 8 PM there, call between 3:00 AM–2:00 PM EDT.

Are some +250 numbers premium rate?

Yes. In Rwanda, premium-rate numbers start with 90 after +250. Calling one back can cost far more than an ordinary international call, which is what one-ring scams rely on.

How do I call a +250 number from the US?

From a US landline, dial 011 250 72X XXX XXX, without the leading 0 used inside Rwanda. From a mobile, dial +250 72X XXX XXX.

I got a call from +250. Should I call back?

Not if you don't recognize the number. Calling back +250 is an international call. Caller ID can be faked, and a real caller will leave a message.

Rwanda Quick Info

Country	Rwanda
Dialing Code	+250
ISO-2 Code	`rw`
ISO-3 Code	`RWA`
Capital	Kigali
Continent	Africa
Population	14,569,341
Currency	Rwandan franc
Domain	`rw`

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Time in Kigali

8:04 PM

Friday · UTC+2 · 6 hours ahead of New York

To reach someone between 9 AM and 8 PM there, call between 3:00 AM–2:00 PM EDT (12:00 AM–11:00 AM PDT).