Calling Eritrea from Switzerland
Rates, dialling instructions and the best time to call Eritrea from Switzerland with eFon.
Many people in Switzerland 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 Switzerland at low per-minute rates — no contract, no special plan.
Switzerland hosts one of the largest Eritrean communities in Europe relative to its size; Eritreans live across the country, with notable communities in Zurich, Bern, Geneva, Lausanne and Basel.
How to dial Eritrea from Switzerland
00 291 · local number
- From a landline in Switzerland: dial the exit code 00, 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 00 291 7 123 456 from a landline in Switzerland (or +291 7 123 456 from a mobile); the Asmara landline +291 8 370 362 becomes 00 291 8 370 362.
Best time to call Eritrea from Switzerland
When it's 09:00 in Bern, it's 10:00 in Asmara — Eritrea is 1 h ahead of Switzerland. Good hours to call: 08:00–20:00 Bern time, which is 09:00–21:00 in Asmara.
| Bern | Asmara |
|---|---|
| 09:00 | 10:00 |
| 13:00 | 14:00 |
| 19:00 | 20:00 |
Times are calculated for today and follow daylight-saving changes automatically.
EFon rates to Eritrea from Switzerland
These are the per-minute prices you pay from Switzerland — 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 | 0.18 €/min |
What it costs from Switzerland
- From 0.18 €/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 Switzerland; 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 Switzerland?
From a landline in Switzerland dial 00 291 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 Switzerland?
With eFon, calls to Eritrea start at 0.18 €/min from Switzerland — the same rate as from any other country. There is no connection fee and no subscription.
What is the time difference between Switzerland and Eritrea?
When it's 09:00 in Bern, it's 10:00 in Asmara — Eritrea is 1 h ahead of Switzerland. Good hours to call: 08:00–20:00 Bern time, which is 09:00–21:00 in Asmara.
Can I call Eritrea mobile numbers from Switzerland?
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 Switzerland?
No. eFon runs on the internet connection you already have in Switzerland — 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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