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How to Call Ethiopia

Everything you need to know about calling Ethiopia — the country code, dialing format, costs, and your options for calling.

1

Know the country code

The international dialing code for Ethiopia is +251. Every call to Ethiopia from abroad must start with this code.

2

Format the phone number

Drop the leading 0 from the local number, then add the country code:

+251 + local number (without 0)

3

Choose how to call

Mobile carrierDepends on your plan and add-ons
Calling cardCan be cheaper per minute · PINs, fees, expiry
EzyRing (browser)$0.742/min
4

Dial and connect

Whether you’re calling friends, relatives, or local services, the call takes seconds to connect. With EzyRing, calls go out with your own verified number as caller ID, so people in Ethiopia can see it’s you. Their networks decide what is displayed.

What will they see? Check your number in the free caller-ID checker →

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I call Ethiopia from the US?

Dial +251 followed by the local number (drop the leading 0). From a landline: 011 251 + local number. With EzyRing, just type +251 + local number in your browser.

How do I call Ethiopia from the UK?

From the UK, dial 00 251 followed by the local number. Or use EzyRing to call from your browser at $0.742/min.

What is the cheapest way to call Ethiopia?

It depends on how you call. App-to-app calls are free if the other person has the same app. To reach a regular phone, a calling card can be cheaper per minute, but it comes with access numbers, PINs, fees and expiry dates, and the call usually doesn't show your number. EzyRing charges $0.742/min from your browser with no subscription, credits that never expire and your own number as caller ID. A $5 top-up gives ~6 minutes.

What is the country code for Ethiopia?

The international dialing code for Ethiopia is +251. This code must be dialed before the local phone number when calling from outside Ethiopia.

Can I call Ethiopia for free?

You can make free app-to-app calls (WhatsApp, FaceTime) if the other person has the same app. To call actual Ethiopia phone numbers (landlines/mobiles), you need a paid service: EzyRing calls them from your browser from $0.742/min.

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