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Eritrea Phone Number Format
Country code +291 — Complete guide to Eritrea phone number formats, mobile and landline structures, and area codes.
How Eritrea Phone Numbers Are Written
Phone numbers in Eritrea have 7 digits after the country code +291.
Inside Eritrea a number is written with a leading 0, which makes 8 digits:
07 XXX XXX.
Drop that 0 when you call from abroad or save the number in international format:
+291 7 XXX XXX.
| Country code | +291 |
|---|---|
| Digits after +291 | 7 digits |
| Trunk prefix (domestic calls) | 0, dropped after +291 |
| Mobile numbers start with | 017 or 07 |
| Exit code (to call abroad from Eritrea) | 00 |
| Dial from the US | 011 291 7 XXX XXX |
Mobile vs. Landline Numbers
7 digits after +291, starting with 017 or 07.
07 XXX XXX at home+291 7 XXX XXX international7 digits after +291.
08 XXX XXX at home+291 8 XXX XXX internationalEritrea Number Types
| Type | Starts with | Written at home | International | From the US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mobile | 017 or 07 | 07 XXX XXX |
+291 7 XXX XXX |
011 291 7 XXX XXX |
| Landline | 011–012, 014–016 or 08 | 08 XXX XXX |
+291 8 XXX XXX |
011 291 8 XXX XXX |
X stands for any digit. Source: libphonenumber metadata (phonenumbers 9.0.40), Google's open numbering data.
Checking a number from Eritrea? The phone number checker tells you if it is valid, mobile or landline, and gives its international format.
Dialing Tips
- Remove the leading 0: When dialing internationally, drop the trunk prefix (0) that is used for domestic calls in Eritrea.
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Use the + notation: From a US mobile phone, use
+291instead of011 291. - Verify the number length: Numbers in Eritrea have 7 digits after +291. If your call does not connect, check that no digit is missing or doubled.
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Save contacts in international format: Always store phone numbers with the full
+291prefix so they work from any country.
Eritrea Phone Number FAQ
How many digits does a phone number in Eritrea have?
Phone numbers in Eritrea have 7 digits after the country code +291. Written for domestic calls with the leading 0, a mobile number has 8 digits.
What do mobile numbers in Eritrea start with?
Mobile numbers in Eritrea start with 017 or 07 when written for domestic calls. In international format the leading 0 is dropped: +291 7 XXX XXX.
How do I write a phone number from Eritrea in international format?
Start with +291, then the national number without the leading 0. For example, a mobile number written 07 XXX XXX at home becomes +291 7 XXX XXX. From a US landline, dial 011 291 7 XXX XXX.
How do I call the US from Eritrea?
Dial the exit code 00, then 1 and the 10-digit US number: 00 1 XXX XXX XXXX. From a mobile phone you can use + instead of 00: +1 XXX XXX XXXX.