Calling Eritrea from the UK
Rates, dialling instructions and the best time to call Eritrea from the UK with eFon.
Many people in the United Kingdom 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 the United Kingdom at low per-minute rates — no contract, no special plan.
The UK has a long-established Eritrean community, concentrated in London — Camden, Islington and south London are traditional hubs — with smaller groups in Manchester, Leeds and Birmingham.
How to dial Eritrea from the UK
00 291 · local number
- From a landline in the United Kingdom: 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 the United Kingdom (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 the UK
When it's 09:00 in London, it's 11:00 in Asmara — Eritrea is 2 h ahead of the United Kingdom. Good hours to call: 08:00–19:00 London time, which is 10:00–21:00 in Asmara.
| London | Asmara |
|---|---|
| 09:00 | 11:00 |
| 13:00 | 15:00 |
| 19:00 | 21:00 |
Times are calculated for today and follow daylight-saving changes automatically.
EFon rates to Eritrea from the UK
These are the per-minute prices you pay from the UK — 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 the UK
- 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 the United Kingdom; 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 the UK?
From a landline in the United Kingdom 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 the UK?
With eFon, calls to Eritrea start at 0.18 €/min from the UK — the same rate as from any other country. There is no connection fee and no subscription.
What is the time difference between the United Kingdom and Eritrea?
When it's 09:00 in London, it's 11:00 in Asmara — Eritrea is 2 h ahead of the United Kingdom. Good hours to call: 08:00–19:00 London time, which is 10:00–21:00 in Asmara.
Can I call Eritrea mobile numbers from the UK?
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 the United Kingdom?
No. eFon runs on the internet connection you already have in the United Kingdom — 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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