Ethiopia Dialing Code — +251
The country calling code listed for Ethiopia is +251. This page contains 20 city or region entries from the site's reference data. The entries are selected examples, not a complete national numbering plan, a live phone-number check, or confirmation that a number is active.
How to format an international call to Ethiopia
In international number notation, begin with +251 followed by the destination number in its international format. The access prefix used when dialing without + depends on the originating network. National trunk-prefix rules vary, so do not remove a leading zero unless the destination's current dialing instructions say to. See how to call internationally or the international dialing code guide.
Listed city and area-code entries for Ethiopia
- Addis Ababa — +251 11
- Dire Dawa — +251 25
- Mekelle — +251 34
- Hawassa — +251 46
- Gondar — +251 58
- Bahir Dar — +251 58
- Jimma — +251 47
- Dessie — +251 33
- Jijiga — +251 25
- Shashamane — +251 46
- Nazret — +251 22
- Bishoftu — +251 22
- Arba Minch — +251 46
- Hosaena — +251 46
- Harar — +251 25
- Debre Birhan — +251 11
- Debre Markos — +251 58
- Nekemte — +251 57
- Asosa — +251 57
- Gambela — +251 47
What the listed city entries mean
These city and area-code records are the entries currently included in this local reference. They may not cover every city, number range, mobile service, or dialing rule in Ethiopia. A country calling code helps route a call; it does not identify a caller's location or validate a complete number.
Related Ethiopia references
- Browse all country dialing codes
- Ethiopia postal codes
- How to call internationally
- International dialing code guide
- Identify a phone number's country and area code
- International Telecommunication Union numbering resources
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ethiopia's international dialing code?
Ethiopia's country calling code in this reference is +251. The originating network determines the access prefix used to place an international call.
How do I call Ethiopia from the United States?
From a US or Canadian phone line, 011 is a commonly used international access prefix; then use 251 and the destination number in its international format. Check the destination carrier's instructions before changing a leading zero or other national prefix.
Does this page show all city codes for Ethiopia?
No. It shows 20 selected entries from the site's reference data. Verify complete, current dialing details with the destination telecom provider or numbering authority.
About Ethiopia International Dialing
Country calling codes are part of the International Telecommunication Union's ITU-T E.164 numbering plan. See the ITU-T E.164 recommendation and this site's data methodology.