Dialling Code for Eritrea
How to call Eritrea from abroad
Facts last checked 9 October 2026.
The international dialling code for Eritrea is +291. To call Eritrea from the UK, dial 00 then 291, followed by the local number. From the US or Canada, dial 011 then 291. On a mobile phone you can simply dial +291 directly.
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Eritrea calling details
| Country code | +291 |
|---|---|
| Internet domain | .er |
| Emergency number | 112 (works on most mobile networks worldwide) |
| Time zone | UTC+03:00 — check the time before you call |
| Capital | Asmara |
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Eritrea in context
- Eritrea covers 117,600 km², making it the 99th largest of the 196 countries on this site.
- Its population density of about 31 people per km² ranks 151st of 196 (1st = most crowded).
- It shares a land border with 3 countries: Djibouti, Ethiopia, Sudan.
- With 3,607,000 people, Eritrea holds about 0.8% of the population of Eastern Africa.
- That is roughly 0.2% of the Africa total counted on this site.
- Traffic drives on the right, and calendars start the week on Monday.
- Eritrea is a member state of the United Nations.
Calling Eritrea — FAQ
What is the international dialling code for Eritrea?
The dialling code for Eritrea is +291.
How do I call Eritrea from the UK?
To call Eritrea from the UK, dial 00 291 followed by the local number (drop any leading 0).
How do I call Eritrea from the US?
To call Eritrea from the US, dial 011 291 followed by the local number.
Do other countries share the +291 dialling code?
No — +291 is used exclusively by Eritrea.
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