---
title: "+251 Country Code: Ethiopia Dialing Code & Format"
description: "+251 is the country code of Ethiopia. To call, dial +251 then the number without the leading 0. Examples, number length and time zones."
url: https://ailocator.app/country-codes/ethiopia
lang: en
dateModified: "2026-10-18"
---

Country calling code

#  +251 Ethiopia country code

Ethiopia’s international calling code is **+251**. To call a Ethiopia number from another country, dial your exit code, then 251, then the local number without the leading 0.

Calling code

+251

ISO 3166 code

ET · 231

Exit code (calling out)

00

Trunk prefix (domestic)

0

Number length

9 digits

Time zones

Addis Ababa

Local time

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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 Ethiopia

| Calling from | Dial |
| --- | --- |
| A mobile phone, anywhere | `+251 91 123 4567` |
| United States & Canada | `011 251 91 123 4567` |
| UK, Europe & most countries | `00 251 91 123 4567` |
| Australia | `0011 251 91 123 4567` |
| Inside Ethiopia | `091 123 4567` |

Inside Ethiopia, numbers are written with the trunk prefix 0 (for example 091 123 4567). Drop that 0 when you dial from abroad.

## Ethiopia phone number format

A sample mobile number in Ethiopia is written **+251 91 123 4567** internationally, **091 123 4567** locally, and **+251911234567** in the E.164 format that apps and websites store. Numbers are 9 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 Ethiopia

To call another country from a Ethiopia 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 +251?

If you don’t know anyone in Ethiopia, 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 +251 number

Enter the Ethiopia 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 +251 code?

+251 is the international calling code of Ethiopia (ET). No other country uses it.

### How do I call Ethiopia from the United States?

Dial 011 (the US exit code), then 251, then the local number without the leading 0. From a mobile phone you can simply type +251 91 123 4567.

### How many digits are in a Ethiopia phone number?

National numbers in Ethiopia are 9 digits long after the +251 country code. A typical mobile number looks like +251 91 123 4567.

### Can I find the location of a +251 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

-   [ Rwanda +250](https://ailocator.app/country-codes/rwanda)
-   [ Somalia +252](https://ailocator.app/country-codes/somalia)
-   [ Djibouti +253](https://ailocator.app/country-codes/djibouti)
-   [ Sudan +249](https://ailocator.app/country-codes/sudan)
-   [ Kenya +254](https://ailocator.app/country-codes/kenya)
-   [ Seychelles +248](https://ailocator.app/country-codes/seychelles)
-   [ Ascension Island +247](https://ailocator.app/country-codes/ascension-island)
-   [ Tanzania +255](https://ailocator.app/country-codes/tanzania)

[All country calling codes →](https://ailocator.app/country-codes)

Source: [Original page](https://ailocator.app/country-codes/ethiopia) · Last updated: 2026-10-18