Calling Eritrea from Canada
Rates, dialling instructions and the best time to call Eritrea from Canada with eFon.
Many people in Canada have family, friends and business partners in Eritrea, and a phone call is still the simplest way to stay close. eFon lets you call Eritrea mobiles and landlines from any phone in Canada at low per-minute rates — no contract, no special plan.
Canada has a well-established Eritrean community, concentrated in Toronto and the Greater Toronto Area, with further communities in Calgary, Edmonton, Winnipeg, Ottawa and Vancouver.
How to dial Eritrea from Canada
011 291 · local number
- From a landline in Canada: dial the exit code 011, then the country code 291, then the local number without any leading zero.
- From a mobile: type +291 and the local number — the plus sign replaces the exit code on every mobile phone, wherever you are.
- With eFon: open the app, choose Eritrea, enter the number and call — the app adds the country code for you.
Examples: the mobile number +291 7 123 456 in Eritrea is dialled as 011 291 7 123 456 from a landline in Canada (or +291 7 123 456 from a mobile); the Asmara landline +291 8 370 362 becomes 011 291 8 370 362.
Best time to call Eritrea from Canada
When it's 09:00 in Ottawa, it's 16:00 in Asmara — Eritrea is 7 h ahead of Canada. Good hours to call: 08:00–14:00 Ottawa time, which is 15:00–21:00 in Asmara.
| Ottawa | Asmara |
|---|---|
| 09:00 | 16:00 |
| 13:00 | 20:00 |
| 19:00 | 02:00 |
Times are calculated for today and follow daylight-saving changes automatically.
EFon rates to Eritrea from Canada
These are the per-minute prices you pay from Canada — eFon rates depend only on the destination, never on the country you call from. Mobile and landline numbers are listed separately; switch the currency with the toggle.
| Destination | Price per minute |
|---|---|
| Eritrea | 0.21 $/min |
What it costs from Canada
- From 0.21 $/min to Eritrea, billed per minute.
- No connection fee, no subscription, no contract — top up once and call until the credit is used.
- Works over Wi‑Fi or mobile data on any iPhone or Android phone in Canada; the person you call needs nothing but their normal phone.
- Calling Eritrea through the app can save up to 90% compared with dialling directly on a mobile-operator plan.
Frequently asked questions
How do I call Eritrea from Canada?
From a landline in Canada dial 011 291 and the local number; from a mobile dial +291 and the number. With eFon you open the app, pick Eritrea and enter the number — the app adds the country code.
How much does it cost to call Eritrea from Canada?
With eFon, calls to Eritrea start at 0.21 $/min from Canada — the same rate as from any other country. There is no connection fee and no subscription.
What is the time difference between Canada and Eritrea?
When it's 09:00 in Ottawa, it's 16:00 in Asmara — Eritrea is 7 h ahead of Canada. Good hours to call: 08:00–14:00 Ottawa time, which is 15:00–21:00 in Asmara.
Can I call Eritrea mobile numbers from Canada?
Yes — eFon reaches both mobiles and landlines in Eritrea. Mobile and landline rates are listed separately in the table above.
Do I need a special plan or SIM card in Canada?
No. eFon runs on the internet connection you already have in Canada — Wi‑Fi or mobile data — with any SIM or none at all. Install the app, top up and call Eritrea; the person you call answers on their normal phone.
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