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Ethiopia Country Code +251

Complete guide to calling Ethiopia from the US and abroad

ISO-2: ET ISO-3: ETH Africa Capital: Addis Ababa

Calling Information

Dialing Code
+251
Exit Code (US)
011
How to Call
011 + 251 + area + number
Country TLD
.et

Geography

Capital
Addis Ababa
Continent
Africa
Area
1,127,127 km²
Population
135,472,051
Currency
Ethiopian birr
Languages
Oromo (official language working language in the State of Oromiya) 33.8%, Amharic (official language national language) 29.3%, Somali (official language working language of the State of Sumale) 6.2%, Tigrigna (Tigrinya) (official language working language of the State of Tigray) 5.9%, Sidamo 4%, Wolaytta 2.2%, Gurage 2%, Afar (official language working language of the State of Afar) 1.7%, Hadiyya 1.7%, Gamo 1.5%, Gedeo 1.3%, Opuuo 1.2%, Kafa 1.1%, other 8.1%, English (major foreign la

Time & Communication

Current Time
12:51 PM
Time Zone
UTC+3
Mobile Penetration
65.1%
Internet Penetration
21.9%
Fixed-line Penetration
0.6%

How to Call Ethiopia from the United States

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

1
Exit Code
011
US international prefix
2
Country Code
251
Ethiopia
3
Area Code
XX
City/region code
4
Local Number
XXXX XXXX
Subscriber number

Example dialing format:

011 - 251 - area code - local number

Calling from a Mobile Phone

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

+251 - area code - local number

Area Codes in Ethiopia

Area codes

We don't have a verified list of city area codes for Ethiopia yet. From the US, dial 011 + 251 + the full national number, leaving out any domestic trunk prefix (such as a leading 0) if Ethiopia uses one.

Neighboring Countries

Djibouti flag

Djibouti

+253 Eritrea flag

Eritrea

+291 Oman flag

Oman

+968 Yemen flag

Yemen

+967 Somalia flag

Somalia

+252 Kenya flag

Kenya

+254 Sudan flag

Sudan

+249 Uganda flag

Uganda

+256

Telecommunications in Ethiopia

Metric Value Year
Mobile subscriptions (per 100 people) 65.1 2024
Mobile subscriptions (total) 85,947,810 2024
Fixed-line subscriptions (per 100 people) 0.6 2024
Fixed-line subscriptions (total) 765,634 2024
Internet users (% of population) 21.9 2024

Source: World Bank (ITU)

Penetration Rates (per 100 people)

Mobile 65.1%
Fixed-line 0.6%
Internet 21.9%

Ethiopia on the Map

Borders and capital: Natural Earth. The red dot marks the capital, Addis Ababa.

Flag of Ethiopia

Flag of Ethiopia

The national flag of Ethiopia. See it next to other flags of Africa in the flags of the world gallery.

Public Holidays in Ethiopia

Ethiopia has 13 holidays and observances (1 national, 12 public, 0 observances). The national day is Ethiopian New Year (Enkutatash), on September 11. Offices and many businesses close on public holidays, so plan calls around them.

DateHolidayType
January 7 Ethiopian Christmas (Genna) Public
January 19 Timkat (Epiphany) Public
March 2 Victory of Adwa Day Public
May 1 International Labour Day Public
May 5 Patriots' Victory Day Public
May 28 Derg Downfall Day Public
September 11 Ethiopian New Year (Enkutatash) National
September 27 Finding of the True Cross (Meskel) Public
Varies Good Friday (Ethiopian) Public
Varies Easter (Ethiopian) Public
Varies Eid al-Fitr Public
Varies Eid al-Adha Public
Varies Prophet's Birthday (Mawlid) Public

“Varies”: the date follows a lunar, religious or weekday rule and changes every year.

Geography of Ethiopia

Area

1,136,240 km²

438,704 sq mi

Coastline

Landlocked

Highest point

Ras Dejen 4,550 m

Lowest point

Danakil Depression -125 m

Climate:
Tropical monsoon with wide topographic-induced variation
Terrain:
High plateau with central mountain range divided by Great Rift Valley
Natural resources:
Small reserves of gold, Platinum, Copper, Potash, Natural gas, Hydropower
Land borders:
Djibouti, Eritrea, Kenya, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan
Land use:
agricultural 34.1% (arable 14.5%), forest 23.7% (2023)

Sources: CIA World Factbook (data as of September 2026); area: World Bank 2023.

Economy of Ethiopia

GDP

$126 billion (2025)

GDP per person

$933 (2025)

Growth

9.8% (2025)

Inflation

13.2% (2025)

Unemployment

3.3% (2025)

Human Development Index

0.497 (#180 of 193, 2023)

Currency:
Ethiopian Birr (ETB)
GDP by sector:
Agriculture 33%, Industry 28%, Services 37% (2025)
Top exports:
Coffee, tea and spices (43%), Vegetables (18%), Oil seeds (15%), Plants and flowers (9%), Meat (2%)
Top imports:
Mineral fuels and oil (16%), Machinery and computers (11%), Electrical equipment and electronics (8%), Vehicles and parts (8%), Fertilizers (7%)
Main export markets:
Saudi Arabia (10%), USA (10%), Netherlands (8%), United Arab Emirates (6%), Somalia (5%)
Main suppliers:
China (33%), India (10%), Kuwait (8%), Saudi Arabia (7%), USA (6%)

Sources: World Bank (GDP, growth, inflation, ILO-modeled unemployment, sectors), UNDP Human Development Report 2025, UN Comtrade (goods trade 2023, shares of the total by value), ISO 4217. Years in brackets are the latest available.

Frequently Asked Questions about Ethiopia

What is the country code for Ethiopia?
The country code for Ethiopia is +251.
How do I call Ethiopia from the US?
To call Ethiopia from the US, dial 011 + 251 + area code + local number. From a mobile phone, use +251 instead of 011.
What time is it in Ethiopia?
The current time in Ethiopia is 12:51 PM (UTC+3).
What is the capital of Ethiopia?
The capital of Ethiopia is Addis Ababa.
What is the national day of Ethiopia?
The national day of Ethiopia is Ethiopian New Year (Enkutatash), on September 11.