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Rwanda Country Code +250

Complete guide to calling Rwanda from the US and abroad

ISO-2: RW ISO-3: RWA Africa Capital: Kigali

Calling Information

Dialing Code
+250
Exit Code (US)
011
How to Call
011 + 250 + area + number
Country TLD
.rw

Geography

Capital
Kigali
Continent
Africa
Area
26 km²
Population
10,473,282
Currency
Rwandan franc
Languages
Kinyarwanda only (official language, universal Bantu vernacular) 93.2%, Kinyarwanda and other language(s) 6.2%, French (official language) and other language(s) 0.1%, English (official language) and other language(s) 0.1%, Swahili (or Kiswahili, used in commercial centers) 0.02%, other 0.03%, unspecified 0.3% (2002 est.)

Time & Communication

Current Time
9:42 AM
Time Zone
UTC+2
Mobile Penetration
74.9%
Internet Penetration
20.0%
Fixed-line Penetration
0.1%

How to Call Rwanda from the United States

Follow these simple steps to make an international call to Rwanda from a US landline or mobile phone:

1
Exit Code
011
US international prefix
2
Country Code
250
Rwanda
3
Area Code
XX
City/region code
4
Local Number
XXXX XXXX
Subscriber number

Example dialing format:

011 - 250 - area code - local number

Calling from a Mobile Phone

Replace 011 with the + symbol (press and hold 0):

+250 - area code - local number

Area Codes in Rwanda

Direct dial

Rwanda does not use city-specific area codes. Dial the country code +250 followed directly by the local number.

Neighboring Countries

Burundi flag

Burundi

+257 Uganda flag

Uganda

+256 Kenya flag

Kenya

+254 Tanzania flag

Tanzania

+255 Malawi flag

Malawi

+265 Zambia flag

Zambia

+260 Central African Republic flag

Central African Republic

+236 Ethiopia flag

Ethiopia

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Telecommunications in Rwanda

Metric Value (2016)
Mobile Subscriptions (per 100 people) 74.9%
Mobile Subscriptions (total) 8
Fixed-line Subscriptions (per 100 people) 0.1%
Fixed-line Subscriptions (total) 13
Internet Users (per 100 people) 20.0%

Penetration Rates (per 100 people)

Mobile 74.9%
Fixed-line 0.1%
Internet 20.0%

Rwanda on the Map

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Frequently Asked Questions about Rwanda

What is the country code for Rwanda?
The country code for Rwanda is +250.
How do I call Rwanda from the US?
To call Rwanda from the US, dial 011 + 250 + area code + local number. From a mobile phone, use +250 instead of 011.
What time is it in Rwanda?
The current time in Rwanda is 9:42 AM (UTC+2).
What is the capital of Rwanda?
The capital of Rwanda is Kigali.