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Ethiopia Phone Number Format
Country code +251 — Complete guide to Ethiopia phone number formats, mobile and landline structures, and area codes.
How Ethiopia Phone Numbers Are Written
Phone numbers in Ethiopia have 9 digits after the country code +251.
Inside Ethiopia a number is written with a leading 0, which makes 10 digits:
091 XXX XXXX.
Drop that 0 when you call from abroad or save the number in international format:
+251 91 XXX XXXX.
| Country code | +251 |
|---|---|
| Digits after +251 | 9 digits |
| Trunk prefix (domestic calls) | 0, dropped after +251 |
| Mobile numbers start with | 070–073, 077–079, 080–081 or 09 |
| Exit code (to call abroad from Ethiopia) | 00 |
| Dial from the US | 011 251 91 XXX XXXX |
Mobile vs. Landline Numbers
9 digits after +251, starting with 070–073, 077–079, 080–081 or 09.
091 XXX XXXX at home+251 91 XXX XXXX international9 digits after +251. Landlines begin with an area code, for example Arada I, Addis Ababa:
011 XXX XXXX at home+251 11 XXX XXXX internationalEthiopia Number Types
| Type | Starts with | Written at home | International | From the US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mobile | 070–073, 077–079, 080–081 or 09 | 091 XXX XXXX |
+251 91 XXX XXXX |
011 251 91 XXX XXXX |
| Landline | 011, 022, 025, 033–034, 046–047 or 057–058 | 011 XXX XXXX |
+251 11 XXX XXXX |
011 251 11 XXX XXXX |
X stands for any digit. Source: libphonenumber metadata (phonenumbers 9.0.40), Google's open numbering data.
Checking a number from Ethiopia? 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 Ethiopia.
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Use the + notation: From a US mobile phone, use
+251instead of011 251. - Verify the number length: Numbers in Ethiopia have 9 digits after +251. 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
+251prefix so they work from any country.
Ethiopia Phone Number FAQ
How many digits does a phone number in Ethiopia have?
Phone numbers in Ethiopia have 9 digits after the country code +251. Written for domestic calls with the leading 0, a mobile number has 10 digits.
What do mobile numbers in Ethiopia start with?
Mobile numbers in Ethiopia start with 070–073, 077–079, 080–081 or 09 when written for domestic calls. In international format the leading 0 is dropped: +251 91 XXX XXXX.
How do I write a phone number from Ethiopia in international format?
Start with +251, then the national number without the leading 0. For example, a mobile number written 091 XXX XXXX at home becomes +251 91 XXX XXXX. From a US landline, dial 011 251 91 XXX XXXX.
How do I call the US from Ethiopia?
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.