Country Code +291

Eritrea uses the international dialing code +291

+291

Which Country Has Code +291?

Eritrea flag Eritrea uses the international dialing code +291.

How to Call a +291 Number from the US

Numbers in Eritrea have 7 digits after +291. At home they are written with a leading 0; leave it out after +291 or 011 291.

Number From a US landline From a mobile
Mobile
starts with 017 or 07		 011 291 7 XXX XXX +291 7 XXX XXX
Landline
starts with 011–012, 014–016 or 08		 011 291 8 XXX XXX +291 8 XXX XXX

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

Got a Call From +291?

A number starting with +291 is registered in Eritrea. If you know someone there, it may be them. If you don't, be careful before you call back.

Reading a +291 number

  • •Mobile if the digits after +291 start with 17 or 7 (+291 7 XXX XXX).
  • •Local time: 12:23 PM in Asmara 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.

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Country Code +291 FAQ

Which country has country code 291?
+291 is the country code of Eritrea. Numbers have 7 digits after +291.
Is a +291 number a mobile or a landline?
In Eritrea, mobile numbers start with 17 or 7 after +291, for example +291 7 XXX XXX. Other numbers are landlines or special services.
What time is it in Eritrea right now?
It is 12:23 PM on Tuesday in Asmara (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 +291 number from the US?
From a US landline, dial 011 291 7 XXX XXX, without the leading 0 used inside Eritrea. From a mobile, dial +291 7 XXX XXX.
I got a call from +291. Should I call back?
Not if you don't recognize the number. Calling back +291 is an international call. Caller ID can be faked, and a real caller will leave a message.

Eritrea Quick Info

Country Eritrea
Dialing Code +291
ISO-2 Code er
ISO-3 Code ERI
Capital Asmara
Continent Africa
Population 3,607,003
Currency Eritrean nakfa
Domain er
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Time in Asmara

12:23 PM

Tuesday · 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).