Try: "Asmara", "1", "7", or "Keren"
This is the international dialing code for Eritrea.
How to Call Eritrea from Abroad
- Dial your country's exit code (International Access Code)
- Dial 291 (Eritrea country code)
- Dial the 7-digit phone number directly (no area codes)
Example: Calling Asmara from the United Kingdom
00 291 1 123 456
Where:
00 = UK exit code
291 = Eritrea country code
1 123 456 = Local phone number
Quick Facts
Major Mobile Networks in Eritrea
EriTel
Prefix: 7, 8
Major Eritrea Cities (Landlines)
Common Exit Codes by Country
When calling Eritrea from these countries, use these exit codes:
United Kingdom
00
United States
011
Ethiopia
00
Sudan
00
Germany
00
Canada
011
Notes on Eritrea Dialing
Eritrea uses a **7-digit closed numbering plan** with **no geographic area codes**. All numbers are dialed in full.
Landlines** typically begin with 1 and are used nationwide (including Asmara, Keren, and Massawa).
Mobile numbers** start with 7 or 8.
When calling from abroad, dial: +291 [7-digit number] - do not add a leading zero.
Example landline call: +291 1 123 456
Example mobile call: +291 7 123 456