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Ethiopia Virtual Phone Numbers and How to Call Ethiopia
DialAnyone does not currently offer phone numbers in Ethiopia (+251); there is no number inventory available in Ethiopia. You can still call Ethiopia from anywhere with DialAnyone, and use a US or UK number to receive SMS verification codes.
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+251
- Numbers
- Not offered
- SMS
- No
- Status
- Not available
Verified 2026-09-09
Ethiopia Number Facts
| Country calling code | +251 |
|---|---|
| Number availability | Not available |
| Voice calls | Outbound only |
| SMS / text messages | No |
| SMS verification codes (OTP) | No — use a US or UK number |
| Works on | iPhone, Android, and any web browser — no SIM card |
What DialAnyone Offers for Ethiopia
How much does it cost to call Ethiopia?
DialAnyone bills calls to Ethiopia by the second from your credit balance, with no monthly minimum and no contract. Rates vary by whether you are calling a landline or a mobile.
| Destination | Rate | In credits |
|---|---|---|
| Ethiopia landline | $0.29/min | 59 credits/min |
| Ethiopia mobile | $0.29–$0.34/min | 58–67 credits/min |
Ethiopia has 41 distinct dialling prefixes in our rate table, so the exact per-minute price depends on the specific number you dial.
How are Ethiopia phone numbers structured?
Ethiopia's mobile landscape is dominated by Ethio Telecom, which recently began sharing the market with new entrants, but for a foreign caller the practical numbering picture is still relatively uniform. Mobile numbers nationally begin with 09, and that's the number your personal contacts will almost certainly give you. Addis Ababa landlines historically carry an 11 prefix after the country code — so +251 11 followed by seven digits — while regional cities have their own two-digit area codes (Dire Dawa is 25, Mekelle 34, for instance). Government offices and established businesses still maintain landlines, but mobile is where individuals actually are. Signal quality varies sharply outside the capital; a call to a provincial town may connect crisply or break up mid-sentence, and redialing is often more efficient than waiting for the line to clear.
When is the best time to call Ethiopia?
Landlines in Addis Ababa and other major cities cost less per minute to reach than Ethiopian mobiles, and those who work in offices generally keep their landlines active. When calling a business, always try the fixed number first. Ethiopian time (EAT, UTC+3) means a London caller dials mid-afternoon to catch someone at their morning desk; from the US East Coast, the overlap is narrow and favors early morning calls. The Ethiopian Orthodox calendar shapes availability more than many callers expect: Timkat in January, Fasika (Easter), and Meskel in September each bring extended family gatherings and reduced professional availability. Ethiopian New Year, which falls in September by the Gregorian calendar, catches some international callers by surprise. Budget a little extra patience in September and January.
Can a Ethiopia Number Receive SMS?
No. DialAnyone does not offer Ethiopia numbers at all, so there is no Ethiopia number here that could receive SMS. Any site promising you a working Ethiopia number for verification codes is not being straight with you.
A US or UK number receives SMS verification codes from most services and works from anywhere in the world — you do not need to be in that country. The live availability list shows every country with SMS-capable numbers today.
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Call Ethiopia from Anywhere
We can't sell you a Ethiopia number, but calling Ethiopia works from your browser or the app at per-minute rates, with no contract.