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International dialing code +251: full guide and how to dial.

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Mobile from

$0.49/min

Landline from

$0.40/min

Dialling code

+251

Population

125M

Call Ethiopia from your browser. Connect with family in Addis Ababa or anywhere across the country at transparent per-minute rates with no hidden fees, no SIM card, and no app required on the receiving end.

Ethiopia has a significant diaspora in the US, Europe, and neighbouring African countries. With Ethio Telecom as the primary carrier, international calls to Ethiopia have historically been expensive. WorldDial offers a straightforward browser-based alternative.

The Ethiopian diaspora is concentrated in Washington DC, Minneapolis, Los Angeles, and major European cities. Regular calls home are culturally important and WorldDial makes them accessible.

What numbers can I call in Ethiopia?

Mobile numbers

From $0.49/min

All major Ethiopia mobile networks are supported. You can call any mobile number starting with the standard mobile prefixes for Ethiopia.

Landline numbers

From $0.40/min

Geographic landline numbers across all cities in Ethiopia are supported. Landlines are typically cheaper than mobiles.

How to call Ethiopia with WorldDial

  1. 1

    Create a free account

    Sign up with Google or email in under a minute. No credit card required to register.

  2. 2

    Add credit from $1

    Top up securely via Stripe. Your credit never expires. No subscription.

  3. 3

    Dial any Ethiopia number

    Select Ethiopia from the country list, enter the number (+251…) and press call.

  4. 4

    They answer on their phone

    The person in Ethiopia picks up their regular mobile or landline, no app needed on their end.

Popular cities in Ethiopia

Addis AbabaDire DawaMekeleHawassaBahir Dar

WorldDial vs other ways to call Ethiopia

WorldDialRecommended
Calls any landline or mobileNo app on the other endPay as you go from $1Works in any browser
WhatsApp / FaceTime
Free device-to-deviceGood video qualityBoth parties need the appBoth need smartphones + dataWon't work to landlines
Calling cards
Work to landlinesWidely availableHidden connection feesPIN codes requiredCredit expiresPoor call quality
Carrier roaming
Convenient if travellingVery expensive per minuteCharges vary unpredictablyOnly works abroad

Guides & related reading

Full dialing code guide for +251

FAQs, Calling Ethiopia

How much does it cost to call Ethiopia from the US?

WorldDial rates to Ethiopia start from $0.49/min. No connection fees or hidden charges.

Can I call Ethio Telecom mobile and landline numbers?

Yes. WorldDial connects to Ethio Telecom mobile numbers (09xx) and landlines across all Ethiopian regions.

What is Ethiopia's country code?

Ethiopia's country code is +251. Drop the leading 0: for example, 0911 123456 becomes +251 911 123456.

Is it hard to call Ethiopia from abroad?

Ethiopia can be difficult to reach from abroad due to Ethio Telecom's monopoly and variable network quality. WorldDial uses Twilio's global infrastructure to maximise connection reliability.

Can I call Addis Ababa landlines from Europe?

Yes. WorldDial supports calls to Addis Ababa landlines (prefix 011) and other Ethiopian city codes.

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