Every number type in Rwanda 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 Rwanda
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Country code
+250
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
0 250 123 456
+250 250 123 456
+250250123456
8,9
Mobile
0720 123 456
+250 720 123 456
+250720123456
9
Toll-free
0800 123 456
+250 800 123 456
+250800123456
9
Premium rate
0900 123 456
+250 900 123 456
+250900123456
9
How to call Rwanda
From abroad: dial +250 (or your country's exit code, e.g. 00 from Europe, 011 from North America), then the national number without the leading 0. Example: +250 720 123 456
Within Rwanda: dial the number as written domestically, including the trunk prefix 0. Example: 0720 123 456
Calling abroad from Rwanda: the international prefix is 00, or simply use + on mobiles.
Storing numbers in software: always store E.164 (+250720123456): 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 Rwanda 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 Rwanda?
Numbers in Rwanda use country code +250. A mobile number looks like 0720 123 456 domestically, or +250 720 123 456 in international format (E.164: +250720123456). Mobile numbers have 9 national digits.
How do I call Rwanda from abroad?
Dial your country's international prefix (or +), then 250, then the national number without the leading 0. Example: +250 720 123 456.
What is the country calling code for Rwanda?
The country calling code for Rwanda is +250. To call abroad from Rwanda, the international prefix is 00 (or use +).
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