How to call Rwanda using the international calling code +250 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 +250
Dial +250 when calling from outside Rwanda.
Add the local phone number
Enter the local number without the leading zero.
Mobile example
+250 XXX XXX XXX
Dial the country code, then the full mobile number.
Landline example
+250 XX XXXX XXXX
Include the area code if applicable. Omit any leading 0.
The calling code for Rwanda is +250. To call, start with your international access code, then dial +250 followed by the local number.
In Rwanda, the main languages spoken are Rwandi, English, French.
Rwanda uses the following time zone: Africa/Maputo. Make sure to check local time before placing your call.
No app download is necessary. You can call numbers in Rwanda directly from your browser using DialBridge. Just enter the Rwanda phone number (+250) to get started.
A typical mobile number format is: +250 123 456 789. Remember to omit any leading zero from the local number.
Best times to call are typically 9 AM – 5 PM local time in Rwanda. Avoid early morning (before 8 AM) or late evening (after 9 PM).