🇪🇹USA to Ethiopia Calling Guide

Call Ethiopia
Country Code +251

Reach Ethiopia (+251) from any browser. You only add a number when you also want to receive inbound calls.

Product facts

  • Outbound: No dedicated number required.
  • Inbound: Requires US/Canada digital number ($2.14 to $5/month).
  • No apps: Works in Chrome, Safari, Edge, Firefox.

Product facts: Calls to Ethiopia

  • Outbound calling: Call worldwide instantly. No dedicated number required.
  • Inbound calling: To receive calls in your browser, a unique US or Canada digital number is required ($2.14 to $5/month).
  • App-free: Works directly in Chrome, Safari, Edge, or Firefox.
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How to Call Ethiopia from Washington DC

Dialing Ethiopia is straightforward. Use the international exit code, then the +251 country code, followed by city or mobile prefix and the local number.

1

US Exit Code

Dial 011. When using a mobile or browser-based VoIP, you can use the plus sign instead.

2

Ethiopia Code (+251)

Dial +251 to connect to Ethiopia.

3

City Prefix or Mobile

Dial the city prefix for landlines such as 11 for Addis Ababa then the local number. For mobile numbers, dial the mobile prefix followed by the remaining digits.

Dialing Examples

International calls require the country code and the local sequence. When using StartACall you can dial in the same way but directly from your browser without additional setup.

Landline (Addis Ababa)
+251 11 123 4567
Mobile (Example)
+251 9X XXX XXXX
Mobile prefixes vary by operator

Ethiopia City Codes

Common area codes for major Ethiopian cities. Use +251 then the area code and local number.

CityRegionArea Code
Addis AbabaCapital11
Dire DawaEast25
Hawassa (Awassa)South46
Bahir DarNorthwest58
GondarNorth58
CityRegionArea Code
MekelleTigray34
Adama (Nazret)Oromia22
HararEast25
JimmaOromia47
DessieNorth33
Mobile Numbers

Dialing Mobile Numbers in Ethiopia

Mobile prefixes differ by operator. When calling from the United States use the international format +251 then the mobile prefix and number.

International Format

Always use the +251 country code when dialing from abroad. For example, +251 11 for Addis Ababa landlines or +251 and the mobile prefix for cell phones.

+251 11 123 4567

No Domestic Carrier Codes

When calling from the United States you do not need any domestic carrier selection codes used inside Ethiopia. Use the country code and then the number.

Just dial +251then the number

Make Calls to Ethiopia from Your Browser No Apps Needed

StartACall allows you to call Ethiopia directly from Chrome, Safari, or Firefox. Connect to landlines and mobiles using a browser-based VoIP bridge to the PSTN powered by Twilio.

  • Call any Ethiopian mobile or landline from your browser
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  • Clear audio for live call assistance and transcriptions
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the country code for Ethiopia?

The country calling code for Ethiopia is +251. Use this when dialing from the United States.

Do I need a special app to call Ethiopia from my computer?

No. StartACall runs in your web browser. Log in and place calls directly from Chrome, Safari, or Firefox.

Can I call both mobile and landline numbers in Ethiopia?

Yes. You can call mobile and landline numbers. Dial the international format: +251 followed by the area or mobile prefix and the local number.

How do I call Addis Ababa specifically?

Dial +251 11 followed by the local number for Addis Ababa. When using a browser-based dialer you can enter the full international number and place the call immediately.

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Calling Ethiopia: what to know

Ethiopia answers on the country code +251, with the capital in Addis Ababa and most business concentrated around Addis Ababa and Dire Dawa. The working language for business is Amharic, Oromo, Tigrinya, and local offices generally keep hours of 8:00 to 17:00.

Outbound calls on StartACall need no phone number and no app. You place them from the browser, and you only add a US or Canada number when you also want to receive inbound calls.

Most mobiles in Ethiopia sit on operators such as Ethio Telecom, Safaricom Ethiopia. Ethiopia uses a 12-hour day starting at 6 AM Gregorian, '3 o'clock Ethiopian time' is 9 AM Gregorian. Scheduling cross-border meetings requires explicit clock-system clarification.

Ethiopia runs on UTC plus 3, and it does not observe daylight saving, so the time difference stays constant through the year.

How to dial Ethiopia

  1. 1
    Start with the plus sign

    On a mobile, press and hold 0 to enter the plus sign. The plus sign works from any country, so you do not need to remember a local exit code.

  2. 2
    Enter the country code +251

    +251 routes the call to Ethiopia.

  3. 3
    Add the local number

    Dial the destination number without its leading 0. For Addis Ababa that means including the area code 11.

Rates to Ethiopia (+251)

Pay as you go, billed per minute with no connection surprises. A sample 10 minute call is shown for each line type.

Line typePer minute10 minute call
Mobile$1.4749$14.75
Landline$1.5010$15.01

Rates as of 2026-06-06, in US dollars, and subject to change. The exact rate is always confirmed in the dialer before you connect.

Frequently asked questions

What is the country code for Ethiopia?+

The country code for Ethiopia is +251. Addis Ababa uses the area code 11.

Do I need to install an app to call Ethiopia?+

No. StartACall runs in your browser on Chrome, Safari, Edge and Firefox, so you can place the call without downloading anything or buying a phone number for outbound calls.

Can I receive calls as well?+

Outbound calls need no number. To receive inbound calls you add a US or Canada digital number, billed monthly, and answer it in the same browser tab.

Last reviewed June 2026Reviewed by the StartACall calling teamDialing rules cross checked against ITU international dialing procedures
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