Ethiopia Dialing Code (+251)
The country calling code for Ethiopia is +251. Type a local number below to get its international form, and see how to dial Ethiopia from anywhere.
Type a local Ethiopia phone number to see its international form.
Note Drop the leading 0 when dialling from abroad: +251 11 123 4567.
How to dial Ethiopia
The + in +251 stands for your local exit code (011 in the US and Canada, 00 across most of Europe, 00 in Ethiopia itself). Any GSM mobile lets you dial the + directly.
Ethiopia dialing reference
| Country calling code | +251 |
| ISO country code | ET |
| Region | Middle East & Africa |
| Trunk prefix | 0 |
| Exit / IDD code (from Ethiopia) | 00 |
| Example number | 011 123 4567 |
| International format | +251 111234567 |
Calling Ethiopia step by step
- 01 Start with your exit code — 011 in the US and Canada, 00 in the UK and Europe, or + on any mobile.
- 02 Dial the Ethiopia country code 251.
- 03 Add the local number without its leading 0 trunk prefix — e.g. 111234567.
Frequently asked questions
What is the country code for Ethiopia?
The country calling code for Ethiopia is +251 (ISO code ET). You dial it after your own country's exit code — or type + on a mobile — before the local number.
How do I call Ethiopia from the US?
From the United States, dial 011 (the US exit code), then 251 (the Ethiopia country code), then the local number without its trunk prefix. For example: 011 251 111234567.
How do I call Ethiopia from the UK or Europe?
From the UK and most of Europe, dial 00 (the exit code), then 251, then the local number. For example: 00 251 111234567. On any mobile you can dial +251 111234567 instead.
What is the format of a Ethiopia phone number?
A typical Ethiopia number looks like 011 123 4567. Drop the leading 0 when dialling from abroad: +251 11 123 4567.