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.
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.
Network & carriers
Eritrea's telecom market has been served by state-owned EriTel, historically the country's sole telecom provider.
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.
Eritrea has one of the lowest mobile penetration rates in the world, with telecom infrastructure still developing relative to many neighboring countries.
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 = 1:00 AM–9:00 AM EST · Mon–Fri
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