Country Code +291
Eritrea uses the international dialing code +291
+291
Which Country Has Code +291?
Eritrea uses the international dialing code
+291.
How to Call Eritrea from the US
| Method | Dial Sequence | Example |
|---|---|---|
| From a landline | 011 + 291 + local number |
011-291-XXX-XXXX |
| From a mobile phone | +291 + local number |
+291-XXX-XXXX |
| Using a calling card | Access # + 011 + 291 + local number |
1-800-XXX + 011-291-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 291 — the country code for Eritrea
- Dial the local area code (if applicable, drop any leading 0)
- Dial the local phone number
Frequently Asked Questions
Eritrea uses the international dialing code +291.
This code is assigned to Eritrea by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU).
To call Eritrea from the US, dial
011 + 291 + local phone number.
From a mobile phone, you can also use +291
followed by the local number. The 011 prefix is the US
international access code required when calling from a landline.
Eritrea Quick Info
| Country |
Eritrea |
|---|---|
| Dialing Code | +291 |
| ISO-2 Code | er |
| ISO-3 Code | ERI |
| Capital | Asmara |
| Continent | Africa |
| Population | 5,647,168 |
| Currency | Eritrean nakfa |
| Domain | er |
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