--- title: "+291 Country Code: Eritrea Dialing Code & Format" description: "+291 is the country code of Eritrea. To call, dial +291 then the number without the leading 0. Examples, number length and time zones." url: https://ailocator.app/country-codes/eritrea lang: en dateModified: "2026-10-18" --- Country calling code # +291 Eritrea country code Eritrea’s international calling code is **+291**. To call a Eritrea number from another country, dial your exit code, then 291, then the local number without the leading 0. Calling code +291 ISO 3166 code ER · 232 Exit code (calling out) 00 Trunk prefix (domestic) 0 Number length 7 digits Time zones Asmera Local time — Number formats and examples are generated from [libphonenumber-js numbering-plan metadata](https://github.com/catamphetamine/libphonenumber-js). They describe numbering rules, not a verified active subscriber or a phone’s current location. For an individual number, try the [free format lookup](https://ailocator.app/phone-number-lookup). ## How to call Eritrea | Calling from | Dial | | --- | --- | | A mobile phone, anywhere | `+291 7 123 456` | | United States & Canada | `011 291 7 123 456` | | UK, Europe & most countries | `00 291 7 123 456` | | Australia | `0011 291 7 123 456` | | Inside Eritrea | `07 123 456` | Inside Eritrea, numbers are written with the trunk prefix 0 (for example 07 123 456). Drop that 0 when you dial from abroad. ## Eritrea phone number format A sample mobile number in Eritrea is written **+291 7 123 456** internationally, **07 123 456** locally, and **+2917123456** in the E.164 format that apps and websites store. Numbers are 7 digits long after the country code. Not sure where a number is from? Paste it into our free [phone number lookup](https://ailocator.app/phone-number-lookup) to see the country, line type and correct format. ## Calling abroad from Eritrea To call another country from a Eritrea landline, start with the exit code **00**, then the destination country code. On a mobile phone, holding **0** to type **+** works everywhere and replaces the exit code. ## Missed call from +291? If you don’t know anyone in Eritrea, be careful with short missed calls from international numbers. “One-ring” scams hope you call back a premium-rate line. Don’t return the call, don’t share codes sent by SMS, and block the number if it keeps calling. A genuine contact will usually leave a message or text. AI Family Locator ## Request location sharing for a +291 number Enter the Eritrea number to prepare a request. The owner must install the iPhone app and approve sharing before a live GPS location appears. [Locate the number](https://ailocator.app/start) ## Frequently asked questions ### Which country uses the +291 code? +291 is the international calling code of Eritrea (ER). No other country uses it. ### How do I call Eritrea from the United States? Dial 011 (the US exit code), then 291, then the local number without the leading 0. From a mobile phone you can simply type +291 7 123 456. ### How many digits are in a Eritrea phone number? National numbers in Eritrea are 7 digits long after the +291 country code. A typical mobile number looks like +291 7 123 456. ### Can I find the location of a +291 number? Not from the number alone. Enter the number in [AI Family Locator](https://ailocator.app/start) and send a location request. Live GPS location appears only after the owner installs the app and approves sharing. A number lookup shows only numbering details, not a current location. ## Nearby calling codes - [ St. Helena +290](https://ailocator.app/country-codes/st-helena) - [ Tristan da Cunha +290](https://ailocator.app/country-codes/tristan-da-cunha) - [ Aruba +297](https://ailocator.app/country-codes/aruba) - [ Faroe Islands +298](https://ailocator.app/country-codes/faroe-islands) - [ Greenland +299](https://ailocator.app/country-codes/greenland) - [ Comoros +269](https://ailocator.app/country-codes/comoros) - [ Eswatini +268](https://ailocator.app/country-codes/eswatini) - [ Botswana +267](https://ailocator.app/country-codes/botswana) [All country calling codes →](https://ailocator.app/country-codes) Source: [Original page](https://ailocator.app/country-codes/eritrea) · Last updated: 2026-10-18