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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
26,338 km²
Population
14,569,341
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
12:13 PM
Time Zone
UTC+2
Mobile Penetration
93.2%
Internet Penetration
31.7%
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

Area codes

We don't have a verified list of city area codes for Rwanda yet. From the US, dial 011 + 250 + the full national number, leaving out any domestic trunk prefix (such as a leading 0) if Rwanda uses one.

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

+251

Telecommunications in Rwanda

Metric Value Year
Mobile subscriptions (per 100 people) 93.2 2024
Mobile subscriptions (total) 13,287,329 2024
Fixed-line subscriptions (per 100 people) 0.1 2024
Fixed-line subscriptions (total) 9,255 2024
Internet users (% of population) 31.7 2024

Source: World Bank (ITU)

Penetration Rates (per 100 people)

Mobile 93.2%
Fixed-line 0.1%
Internet 31.7%

Rwanda on the Map

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

Flag of Rwanda

Flag of Rwanda

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

Geography of Rwanda

Area

26,338 km²

10,169 sq mi

Coastline

Landlocked

Highest point

Volcan Karisimbi 4,519 m

Lowest point

Rusizi River 950 m

Climate:
Temperate; two rainy seasons (February to April, November to January); mild in mountains with frost and snow possible
Terrain:
Mostly grassy uplands and hills; relief is mountainous with altitude declining from west to east
Natural resources:
Gold, Cassiterite (tin ore), Wolframite (tungsten ore), Methane, Hydropower, Arable land
Land borders:
Burundi, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Tanzania, Uganda
Land use:
agricultural 76.3% (arable 47%), forest 24.5% (2023)

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

Economy of Rwanda

GDP

$16.4 billion (2025)

GDP per person

$1,124 (2025)

Growth

9.4% (2025)

Inflation

5.9% (2025)

Unemployment

11.4% (2025)

Human Development Index

0.578 (#159 of 193, 2023)

Currency:
Rwanda Franc (RWF)
GDP by sector:
Agriculture 20%, Industry 22%, Services 52% (2025)

Sources: World Bank (GDP, growth, inflation, ILO-modeled unemployment, sectors), UNDP Human Development Report 2025, ISO 4217. Years in brackets are the latest available.

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 12:13 PM (UTC+2).
What is the capital of Rwanda?
The capital of Rwanda is Kigali.