Dialling Code for Ethiopia

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International dialling code +251

How to call Ethiopia from abroad

1Dial your exit code (00, 011 from US/Canada, or +)
2Dial +251 (Ethiopia country code)
3Dial the local number (remove any leading 0)
Example: +251 2 1234 5678

Facts last checked 31 August 2026.

The international dialling code for Ethiopia is +251. To call Ethiopia from the UK, dial 00 then 251, followed by the local number. From the US or Canada, dial 011 then 251. On a mobile phone you can simply dial +251 directly.

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Calling Ethiopia — FAQ

What is the international dialling code for Ethiopia?

The dialling code for Ethiopia is +251.

How do I call Ethiopia from the UK?

To call Ethiopia from the UK, dial 00 251 followed by the local number (drop any leading 0).

How do I call Ethiopia from the US?

To call Ethiopia from the US, dial 011 251 followed by the local number.

Do other countries share the +251 dialling code?

No — +251 is used exclusively by Ethiopia.

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