01131 area code — Addis Ababa
01131 is the local dialing code used in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Numbers are written internationally as +251 1131.
How to call Addis Ababa
- From abroad
- +251 1131 XXX XXXX
- Within Ethiopia
- 01131 XXX XXXX
- Country calling code
- +251
About the 01131 area code
A full number here takes the form +251 1131 XXX XXXX — the 1131 identifies Addis Ababa within Ethiopia's numbering plan.
Area codes like 01131 tie a phone number to a place — useful for knowing where a call or message originates, and for signing up to services that expect a local Ethiopia number. To actually receive an SMS on a Ethiopia number, a temporary or virtual line does the job without exposing your own SIM.
Frequently asked questions
What area code is Addis Ababa?
Addis Ababa uses the area code 01131, written internationally as +251 1131.
How do I call Addis Ababa from another country?
Dial your international access code, then +251 1131, then the local number — dropping the national leading 0.
What time is it in Addis Ababa?
Addis Ababa is in the Africa/Addis_Ababa time zone; the live clock above shows the current local time.
Is 01131 a mobile or a landline code?
01131 is a geographic (landline) area code for Addis Ababa. Mobile numbers in Ethiopia use their own separate prefixes.