Every number type in Ethiopia with real format examples: how numbers are written domestically, how to dial them from abroad, and the E.164 form your systems should store.
Right now in Ethiopia
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Country code
+251
Trunk prefix
0
Intl. call prefix
00
Mobile digits
9
Number formats by type
Examples from the official numbering plan metadata. The E.164 column is the normalized form for databases and APIs.
Type
Domestic (national)
From abroad
E.164
Digits
Landline
011 111 2345
+251 11 111 2345
+251111112345
9
Mobile
091 123 4567
+251 91 123 4567
+251911234567
9
How to call Ethiopia
From abroad: dial +251 (or your country's exit code, e.g. 00 from Europe, 011 from North America), then the national number without the leading 0. Example: +251 91 123 4567
Within Ethiopia: dial the number as written domestically, including the trunk prefix 0. Example: 091 123 4567
Calling abroad from Ethiopia: the international prefix is 00, or simply use + on mobiles.
Storing numbers in software: always store E.164 (+251911234567): unambiguous, sortable, and what SMS and telephony APIs expect.
Exact dial sequence from your country
Pick where you are calling from and get the digit-for-digit sequence for a Ethiopia number, with your country's exit code instead of the generic +.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the phone number format in Ethiopia?
Numbers in Ethiopia use country code +251. A mobile number looks like 091 123 4567 domestically, or +251 91 123 4567 in international format (E.164: +251911234567). Mobile numbers have 9 national digits.
How do I call Ethiopia from abroad?
Dial your country's international prefix (or +), then 251, then the national number without the leading 0. Example: +251 91 123 4567.
What is the country calling code for Ethiopia?
The country calling code for Ethiopia is +251. To call abroad from Ethiopia, the international prefix is 00 (or use +).
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