Country Code +251
Ethiopia uses the international dialing code +251
+251
Which Country Has Code +251?
Ethiopia uses the international dialing code
+251.
How to Call Ethiopia from the US
| Method | Dial Sequence | Example |
|---|---|---|
| From a landline | 011 + 251 + local number |
011-251-XXX-XXXX |
| From a mobile phone | +251 + local number |
+251-XXX-XXXX |
| Using a calling card | Access # + 011 + 251 + local number |
1-800-XXX + 011-251-XXX-XXXX |
Important: When dialing from a US landline, always start with
011 (the US international access code).
From a mobile phone, you can use the + symbol instead by pressing and holding the 0 key.
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Dial 011 — the US exit code for international calls
- Dial 251 — the country code for Ethiopia
- Dial the local area code (if applicable, drop any leading 0)
- Dial the local phone number
Frequently Asked Questions
Ethiopia uses the international dialing code +251.
This code is assigned to Ethiopia by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU).
To call Ethiopia from the US, dial
011 + 251 + local phone number.
From a mobile phone, you can also use +251
followed by the local number. The 011 prefix is the US
international access code required when calling from a landline.
Ethiopia Quick Info
| Country |
Ethiopia |
|---|---|
| Dialing Code | +251 |
| ISO-2 Code | et |
| ISO-3 Code | ETH |
| Capital | Addis Ababa |
| Continent | Africa |
| Population | 85,237,338 |
| Currency | Ethiopian birr |
| Domain | et |
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