Dialling Code for Rwanda
How to call Rwanda from abroad
Facts last checked 9 October 2026.
The international dialling code for Rwanda is +250. To call Rwanda from the UK, dial 00 then 250, followed by the local number. From the US or Canada, dial 011 then 250. On a mobile phone you can simply dial +250 directly.
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Rwanda calling details
| Country code | +250 |
|---|---|
| Internet domain | .rw |
| Emergency number | 112 (works on most mobile networks worldwide) |
| Time zone | UTC+02:00 — check the time before you call |
| Capital | Kigali |
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Rwanda in context
- Rwanda covers 26,338 km², making it the 144th largest of the 196 countries on this site.
- Its population density of about 536 people per km² ranks 14th of 196 (1st = most crowded).
- It shares a land border with 4 countries: Burundi, DR Congo, Tanzania, Uganda.
- Rwanda is landlocked, with no direct coastline.
- With 14,104,969 people, Rwanda holds about 3.2% of the population of Eastern Africa.
- That is roughly 1.0% of the Africa total counted on this site.
- Traffic drives on the right, and calendars start the week on Monday.
- Rwanda is a member state of the United Nations.
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Calling Rwanda — FAQ
What is the international dialling code for Rwanda?
The dialling code for Rwanda is +250.
How do I call Rwanda from the UK?
To call Rwanda from the UK, dial 00 250 followed by the local number (drop any leading 0).
How do I call Rwanda from the US?
To call Rwanda from the US, dial 011 250 followed by the local number.
Do other countries share the +250 dialling code?
No — +250 is used exclusively by Rwanda.
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