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How to Call Rwanda from the United States
Country code +250 — Dial 011 250 72X XXX XXX from a US landline or +250 72X XXX XXX from a mobile phone.
What to Dial
- 1Dial 011 from a US landline, or + from a mobile (hold the 0 key).
- 2Dial 250, the country code of Rwanda.
- 3Dial the number: 9 digits for mobiles and 8 or 9 for landlines, without the leading 0 used for calls inside Rwanda.
| Calling a… | Written in Rwanda | From a US landline | From a cell phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mobile | 072X XXX XXX |
011 250 72X XXX XXX |
+250 72X XXX XXX |
| Landline | 250 XXX XXX |
011 250 250 XXX XXX |
+250 250 XXX XXX |
X stands for any digit. Mobile numbers start with 072–073 or 077–079. More number types: Rwanda phone number format.
Mobile or Landline?
Rwanda had 93 mobile subscriptions and 0.1 landlines per 100 people in 2024. Most people you call will be on a mobile, so ask for their mobile number and check what your plan charges for calls to Rwanda mobiles.
Source: World Bank (ITU).
Calling Tips for Rwanda
Best Time to Call
To reach someone between 9 AM and 8 PM in Kigali, call between 3:00 AM–2:00 PM EDT (12:00 AM–11:00 AM PDT). Rwanda doesn’t change its clocks, so the gap moves by an hour when the US does.
Rwanda is on UTC+2, 6 hours ahead of US Eastern Time right now.
Cost Saving Tips
- VoIP services such as Google Voice or Vonage usually charge less per minute than a carrier's standard international rate.
- WiFi calling apps (WhatsApp, Viber, FaceTime) are free when both parties have the app.
- Check your carrier's international plan — many offer add-on packages.