How to call Eritrea using the international calling code +291 and area code.
Dial your exit code
Enter the international access code for your country (e.g. 011 in the US, 00 in Europe).
Enter the country code +291
Dial +291 when calling from outside Eritrea.
Add the local phone number
Enter the local number without the leading zero.
Mobile example
+291 XXX XXX XXX
Dial the country code, then the full mobile number.
Landline example
+291 XX XXXX XXXX
Include the area code if applicable. Omit any leading 0.
The calling code for Eritrea is +291. To call, start with your international access code, then dial +291 followed by the local number.
In Eritrea, the main languages spoken are Tigrinya, Arabic, English.
Eritrea uses the following time zone: Africa/Nairobi. Make sure to check local time before placing your call.
No app download is necessary. You can call numbers in Eritrea directly from your browser using DialBridge. Just enter the Eritrea phone number (+291) to get started.
A typical mobile number format is: +291 123 456 789. Remember to omit any leading zero from the local number.
Best times to call are typically 9 AM – 5 PM local time in Eritrea. Avoid early morning (before 8 AM) or late evening (after 9 PM).