ISO
ET / ETH
Ethiopia
+251
Capital
Addis Ababa
Continent
Africa
Timezone
UTC+3
Currency
ETB
Scam risk
MEDIUM
Population
117,876,227 · Amharic
🕐 Current time in Ethiopia
UTC+3
Addis Ababa
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UTC+3
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Common formats for +251
The country code for Ethiopia can be written several ways. All refer to the same code.
+251- international E.164 format (with plus sign)251- digits only (often typed in search)00251- with European exit code (00)011 251- with US exit code (011)00 251 XX XXX XXXX- full landline example+251 9X XXX XXXX- full mobile example
How to dial
From the United States →
011 + 251 + area + number
Landline:
00 251 XX XXX XXXX · Mobile: +251 9X XXX XXXXFrom Europe →
00 + 251 + area + number
Exit code from your country, then 251, then the local number (drop the leading
0 trunk prefix).From specific countries
| From | Landline | Mobile |
|---|---|---|
United States
|
011 251 XX XXX XXXX |
+251 9X XXX XXXX |
United Kingdom
|
00 251 XX XXX XXXX |
+251 9X XXX XXXX |
Australia
|
0011 251 XX XXX XXXX |
+251 9X XXX XXXX |
Canada
|
011 251 XX XXX XXXX |
+251 9X XXX XXXX |
India
|
00 251 XX XXX XXXX |
+251 9X XXX XXXX |
Area codes
| Code | City / Region |
|---|---|
1110 |
Addis Ababa |
1114 |
Addis Ababa |
1115 |
Addis Ababa |
1116 |
Addis Ababa |
1117 |
Addis Ababa |
1119 |
Addis Ababa |
1120 |
Addis Ababa |
1121 |
Addis Ababa |
1122 |
Addis Ababa |
1123 |
Addis Ababa |
Scam Risk: MEDIUM
Some advance-fee and impersonation scams reported.
Common scam types from +251
- Advance Fee
- Impersonation
What to do
- Be cautious with unexpected calls from +251
- Verify the caller's identity before sharing personal information
- Report suspicious calls to your carrier
FAQ
What country has the code +251?
The country code +251 belongs to Ethiopia.
Is +251 a scam?
+251 is the legitimate country code for Ethiopia. The scam risk level is medium. Some advance-fee and impersonation scams reported.
How to call Ethiopia from the US?
From a US landline: dial 011 + 251 + local number. From a US cell: dial +251 + local number.
