Calling Ethiopia from the Netherlands
Rates, dialling instructions and the best time to call Ethiopia from the Netherlands with eFon.
Many people in the Netherlands have family, friends and business partners in Ethiopia, and a phone call is still the simplest way to stay close. eFon lets you call Ethiopia mobiles and landlines from any phone in the Netherlands at low per-minute rates — no contract, no special plan.
The Ethiopian community in the Netherlands lives mainly in Amsterdam, Rotterdam, The Hague and Utrecht, and has grown through study, work and family ties over several decades.
How to dial Ethiopia from the Netherlands
00 251 · local number
- From a landline in the Netherlands: dial the exit code 00, then the country code 251, then the local number without any leading zero.
- From a mobile: type +251 and the local number — the plus sign replaces the exit code on every mobile phone, wherever you are.
- With eFon: open the app, choose Ethiopia, enter the number and call — the app adds the country code for you.
Examples: the mobile number +251 91 123 4567 in Ethiopia is dialled as 00 251 91 123 4567 from a landline in the Netherlands (or +251 91 123 4567 from a mobile); the Addis Ababa landline +251 11 518 2345 becomes 00 251 11 518 2345.
Best time to call Ethiopia from the Netherlands
When it's 09:00 in Amsterdam, it's 10:00 in Addis Ababa — Ethiopia is 1 h ahead of the Netherlands. Good hours to call: 08:00–20:00 Amsterdam time, which is 09:00–21:00 in Addis Ababa.
| Amsterdam | Addis Ababa |
|---|---|
| 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 Ethiopia from the Netherlands
These are the per-minute prices you pay from the Netherlands — 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 |
|---|---|
| Ethiopia | 0.18 €/min |
What it costs from the Netherlands
- From 0.18 €/min to Ethiopia, 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 Netherlands; the person you call needs nothing but their normal phone.
- Calling Ethiopia through the app can save up to 90% compared with dialling directly on a mobile-operator plan.
Frequently asked questions
How do I call Ethiopia from the Netherlands?
From a landline in the Netherlands dial 00 251 and the local number; from a mobile dial +251 and the number. With eFon you open the app, pick Ethiopia and enter the number — the app adds the country code.
How much does it cost to call Ethiopia from the Netherlands?
With eFon, calls to Ethiopia start at 0.18 €/min from the Netherlands — the same rate as from any other country. There is no connection fee and no subscription.
What is the time difference between the Netherlands and Ethiopia?
When it's 09:00 in Amsterdam, it's 10:00 in Addis Ababa — Ethiopia is 1 h ahead of the Netherlands. Good hours to call: 08:00–20:00 Amsterdam time, which is 09:00–21:00 in Addis Ababa.
Can I call Ethiopia mobile numbers from the Netherlands?
Yes — eFon reaches both mobiles and landlines in Ethiopia. Mobile and landline rates are listed separately in the table above.
Do I need a special plan or SIM card in the Netherlands?
No. eFon runs on the internet connection you already have in the Netherlands — Wi‑Fi or mobile data — with any SIM or none at all. Install the app, top up and call Ethiopia; the person you call answers on their normal phone.
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