How to call Rwanda from the US and Canada

011 - 250 - phone number

011250 and +250 often work interchangeably from cell phones (use also to text Rwanda numbers).

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Calling Rwanda explained:

  • 011 - international prefix; dial first when calling abroad from the US or Canada
  • 250 - Country Code for Rwanda
  • phone number - 9 digits (remove initial 0)
  • example phone call when dialing to Rwanda landlines: 011 250 25? ??? ???

Cell phone numbers:

  • geographic area codes not needed to reach Rwanda cell phones
  • dialing format valid for calls and text messages: 011 250 7?? ??? ???

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