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Rwanda Phone Number Format
Country code +250 — Complete guide to Rwanda phone number formats, mobile and landline structures, and area codes.
How Rwanda Phone Numbers Are Written
Phone numbers in Rwanda have 9 digits for mobiles and 8 or 9 for landlines after the country code +250.
Inside Rwanda a number is written with a leading 0, which makes 10 digits:
072X XXX XXX.
Drop that 0 when you call from abroad or save the number in international format:
+250 72X XXX XXX.
| Country code | +250 |
|---|---|
| Digits after +250 | 9 digits for mobiles and 8 or 9 for landlines |
| Trunk prefix (domestic calls) | 0, dropped after +250 |
| Mobile numbers start with | 072–073 or 077–079 |
| Exit code (to call abroad from Rwanda) | 00 |
| Dial from the US | 011 250 72X XXX XXX |
Mobile vs. Landline Numbers
9 digits after +250, starting with 072–073 or 077–079.
072X XXX XXX at home+250 72X XXX XXX international8 or 9 digits after +250.
250 XXX XXX at home+250 250 XXX XXX internationalRwanda Number Types
| Type | Starts with | Written at home | International | From the US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mobile | 072–073 or 077–079 | 072X XXX XXX |
+250 72X XXX XXX |
011 250 72X XXX XXX |
| Landline | 06, 22–23, 25–26 or 28 | 250 XXX XXX |
+250 250 XXX XXX |
011 250 250 XXX XXX |
| Toll-free | 080 | 0800 XXX XXX |
+250 800 XXX XXX |
011 250 800 XXX XXX |
| Premium rate | 090 | 0900 XXX XXX |
+250 900 XXX XXX |
011 250 900 XXX XXX |
X stands for any digit. Source: libphonenumber metadata (phonenumbers 9.0.40), Google's open numbering data.
Checking a number from Rwanda? 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 Rwanda.
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Use the + notation: From a US mobile phone, use
+250instead of011 250. - Verify the number length: Numbers in Rwanda have 9 digits for mobiles and 8 or 9 for landlines after +250. 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
+250prefix so they work from any country.
Rwanda Phone Number FAQ
How many digits does a phone number in Rwanda have?
Phone numbers in Rwanda have 9 digits for mobiles and 8 or 9 for landlines after the country code +250. Written for domestic calls with the leading 0, a mobile number has 10 digits.
What do mobile numbers in Rwanda start with?
Mobile numbers in Rwanda start with 072–073 or 077–079 when written for domestic calls. In international format the leading 0 is dropped: +250 72X XXX XXX.
How do I write a phone number from Rwanda in international format?
Start with +250, then the national number without the leading 0. For example, a mobile number written 072X XXX XXX at home becomes +250 72X XXX XXX. From a US landline, dial 011 250 72X XXX XXX.
What is the toll-free prefix in Rwanda?
Toll-free numbers in Rwanda start with 080, for example 0800 XXX XXX. Many toll-free numbers can't be reached from abroad.
How do I call the US from Rwanda?
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.