Network & carriers
Eritrea's telecom market has been served by state-owned EriTel, historically the country's sole telecom provider.
+291 · ER · UTC+3
Eritrea
Country Code & Virtual Numbers
Eritrea's +291 code covers a market historically served by a single state-owned carrier, EriTel. Capital: Asmara · Business hours: 1:00 AM–9:00 AM EST.
// The Basics
What is the +291 country code?
Eritrea's international dialing code is assigned by the ITU (International Telecommunication Union) and used for every call placed from outside the country.
Numbering format
Eritrean numbers are 7 digits, dialed the same way domestically and internationally beyond the country code.
Calling culture
Business culture in Eritrea values respect and formality, with relationship-building playing an important role in early interactions.
Did you know
Eritrea has one of the lowest mobile penetration rates in the world, with telecom infrastructure still developing relative to many neighboring countries.
// Quick Facts
A quick read on Eritrea numbers.
Eritrean numbers are a flat 7 digits, dialed the same way domestically and internationally beyond the country code. Rozper stores and dials contacts in full E.164 format automatically, so you never have to think about the formatting.
Want to call Eritrea from abroad? Dial your local exit code, then 291, then the local number.
Best time to call Eritrea from the US
Eritrea is on UTC+3 · Business hours = – EST · Mon–Fri
// Why a Virtual Number
Why get a Eritrea virtual number?
A +291 virtual number gives your business instant local presence in Eritrea — without the overhead.
Local caller ID in Eritrea
When you call from your virtual Eritrea number, contacts see a local +291 number — dramatically improving answer rates.
No office needed
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Instant credibility
A recognizable local number can help facilitate communication with Eritrean contacts in a still-developing telecom market.
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Frequently Asked
Eritrea questions answered.
Answers about Eritrea's telecom market, formal business culture, and getting a local +291 virtual number.
The international dialing code for Eritrea is +291. When calling from the US, dial 011 + 291 + the local number. Rozper handles this automatically.
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