🇪🇹USA to Ethiopia Calling Guide

How to Call Ethiopia
From the USA

Reach Ethiopia (+251) from United States straight in your browser. Outbound calls need no phone number, and you only add one when you also want to receive calls.

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  • 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

  • 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: Calling 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.
Step-by-Step Guide
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Dialing Ethiopia from USA: 3 Easy Steps

Follow this simple format to connect to any landline or mobile in Ethiopia.

1

USA Exit Code

Dial 011.
This signals you are making an international call from the US.
(On mobiles, hold '0' to get '+')

2

Ethiopia Code (+251)

Dial 251.
This routes your call specifically to Ethiopia.

3

Number

Dial the Area Code + Number.
Drop the leading '0'Example: 0911... becomes 911...

Dialing Examples

Calling Ethio Telecom Mobile
If number is: 0911 234 567
011 251 911 234 567
Calling Addis Ababa Landline
If number is: 011 123 4567
011 251 11 123 4567

Ethiopia Area Codes & Mobile Prefixes

Essential codes for major cities and mobile networks.

Major Cities (Landlines)

  • Addis Ababa11
  • Dire Dawa25
  • Mekelle34
  • Bahir Dar58
  • Gondar58
  • Jimma47
  • Nazret22
  • Dessie33

Mobile Networks

  • Ethio Telecom91x
  • Safaricom ET7xx

*Mobile numbers are typically 9 digits long.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the country code for Ethiopia?

The country code for Ethiopia is +251. You dial this after the US exit code (011) or by using the '+' symbol on mobile/VoIP.

Do I drop the zero when calling Ethiopia?

Yes. If the local number is 0911 123 456, you should dial +251 911 123 456. You drop the leading zero.

How do I call Ethio Telecom mobiles?

Ethio Telecom mobile numbers usually start with 9. Dial +251 followed by the 9-digit number (e.g., +251 9xx xxx xxx).

What is the time difference between USA and Ethiopia?

Ethiopia is in East Africa Time (EAT), which is GMT+3. Ethiopia is typically 7-8 hours ahead of New York (EST), depending on Daylight Savings.

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Calling Ethiopia from United States: 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.

From United States the outbound access code is 011, so a manual dial reads 011 then +251 then the local number. StartACall removes that step: the call goes through your browser, so there is nothing to install and no SIM card to swap when you travel between United States and Ethiopia.

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 from United States

  1. 1
    Dial the exit code 011

    011 is the international access code used when dialing out of United States. On a mobile you can press and hold 0 to enter the plus sign instead.

  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.

Best time to call Ethiopia

The destination is 8 hours ahead of you.

United States clock (UTC minus 5)
Early or late
Ethiopia clock (UTC plus 3)
09:00 to 17:00

The two working days barely overlap. Aim for the very start or end of your day to reach someone in Ethiopia during business hours.

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$1.5239$15.24
Landline$1.5509$15.51

Rates as of 2026-07-06, in US dollars, and subject to change. The exact rate is always confirmed in the dialer before you connect.

Frequently asked questions

How do I call Ethiopia from United States?+

Dial 011 then +251 followed by the local number without its leading 0. From a browser on StartACall you simply enter the number and press call, with no exit code to remember.

What is the country code for Ethiopia?+

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

What is the best time to call Ethiopia?+

The destination is 8 hours ahead of you. The working days barely overlap, so aim for early morning or late evening on your side to reach a person during business hours.

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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