How to call Eritrea from the US and Canada

011 - 291 - phone number

011291 and +291 are used interchangeably to dial Eritrean phone numbers from a mobile (more on the plus sign).

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Calling Eritrea explained:

  • 011 - international prefix; dial first when calling abroad from the US or Canada
  • 291 - Country Code for Eritrea
  • phone number (remove initial 0) - 7 digits including area code

Area codes & number examples

Phone type Dialing format Or using +
Cell phone 011 291 1 7xx xxx +291 1 7xx xxx
Cell phone 011 291 7 xxx xxx +291 7 xxx xxx
CDMA Fixed 011 291 8 xxx xxx +291 8 xxx xxx
Landline 011 291 1 xxx xxx +291 1 xxx xxx

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