ISO
ER / ERI
Eritrea
+291
Capital
Asmara
Continent
Africa
Timezone
UTC+3
Currency
ERN
Scam risk
LOW
Population
3,546,421 · Tigrinya, Arabic, English
🕐 Current time in Eritrea
UTC+3
Asmara
-
UTC+3
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Common formats for +291
The country code for Eritrea can be written several ways. All refer to the same code.
+291- international E.164 format (with plus sign)291- digits only (often typed in search)00291- with European exit code (00)011 291- with US exit code (011)00 291 X XXX XXX- full landline example+291 X XXX XXX- full mobile example
How to dial
From the United States →
011 + 291 + area + number
Landline:
00 291 X XXX XXX · Mobile: +291 X XXX XXXFrom Europe →
00 + 291 + area + number
Exit code from your country, then 291, then the local number (drop the leading
0 trunk prefix).From specific countries
| From | Landline | Mobile |
|---|---|---|
United States
|
011 291 X XXX XXX |
+291 X XXX XXX |
United Kingdom
|
00 291 X XXX XXX |
+291 X XXX XXX |
Australia
|
0011 291 X XXX XXX |
+291 X XXX XXX |
Canada
|
011 291 X XXX XXX |
+291 X XXX XXX |
India
|
00 291 X XXX XXX |
+291 X XXX XXX |
Scam Risk: LOW
Low scam risk.
What to do
- +291 is a low-risk country code
- Standard phone safety practices apply
FAQ
What country has the code +291?
The country code +291 belongs to Eritrea.
Is +291 a scam?
+291 is the legitimate country code for Eritrea. The scam risk level is low. Low scam risk.
How to call Eritrea from the US?
From a US landline: dial 011 + 291 + local number. From a US cell: dial +291 + local number.
