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Eritrea Country Code +291
+291 is the international calling code for Eritrea. Most phone numbers there have 7 digits, written 07 123 456 inside Eritrea and +291 7 123 456 from abroad. Below: how to dial it, its networks and time zones.
Phone numbers in Eritrea at a glance
- Country calling code
- +291
- International dialing prefix
- 00 (or +)
- Trunk prefix (calls inside the country)
- 0
- Number length
- 7 digits
- Example mobile, from abroad
- +291 7 123 456
- Same number, inside the country
- 07 123 456
- Time zone
- East Africa Time (Africa/Asmera)
- Capital
- Asmara
- Languages
- Tigrinya, Arabic and English
- Currency
- ERN
- ISO country code
- ER
How to call Eritrea
From another country
- Dial your country's exit code, or press + on a mobile.
- Dial the country code 291.
- Dial the number, leaving out its first 0.
+291 7 123 456
From inside Eritrea
Dial the number as it is written, starting with the trunk prefix 0. The country code is not needed.
07 123 456
To call out of Eritrea, start with 00 (or +).
Types of phone number in Eritrea
The numbering plan reserves ranges for landline and mobile numbers. Mobile numbers have 7 digits. What each line type means.
Networks with number ranges in Eritrea
These networks were first allocated number ranges in Eritrea, the ones with the most ranges first. Numbers can be moved between networks, so a number may no longer be with the network it started on.
- EriTel
Look up a phone number from Eritrea
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Phone numbers in Eritrea: frequently asked questions
What is the country code for Eritrea?
The country calling code for Eritrea is +291. Put it in front of the number when you call Eritrea from another country, and leave out the 0 that starts numbers inside Eritrea.
How do I call Eritrea from abroad?
Dial your country's international access code (or press + on a mobile phone), then 291, then the number without its leading 0. For example, 07 123 456 inside Eritrea is dialled as +291 7 123 456 from abroad.
Do I dial the 0 at the start of a phone number in Eritrea?
Only when you call from inside Eritrea. The 0 is the trunk prefix, used for calls within the country. From abroad you leave it out: 07 123 456 becomes +291 7 123 456.
How many digits does a phone number in Eritrea have?
Most phone numbers in Eritrea have 7 digits after the country code.
What is the international dialing prefix in Eritrea?
To call another country from Eritrea, dial 00, then the country code you are calling, then the number. On a mobile phone you can press + instead of 00.
Which mobile networks have phone numbers in Eritrea?
Number ranges in Eritrea were first allocated to networks including EriTel. People can move their number to another network, so the one a number started on may not be the one it uses today.
What time zone is Eritrea in?
Eritrea is on East Africa Time. A phone number carries no time information, so check the time there before you call.
Can I look up a phone number from Eritrea?
Yes. Enter any number with +291, or choose Eritrea as the country, in the free phone number lookup. It shows the line type (mobile, landline, VoIP, toll-free), the place and network it was issued to, its time zone and every format of the number.