Area Code 1110 – Addis Ababa
The phone area code for Addis Ababa is 1110 (international format +2511110). Browse local exchange codes (NXX) and carrier assignments below.
📍 Geographic Location of Addis Ababa
Geographic Coverage and Administration
Area code 1110 is a geographic National Destination Code (NDC) assigned to the central zone of Addis Ababa, the capital and largest city of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia. This code is part of the 10-digit national numbering plan (excluding the leading trunk prefix '0') and is administered by the Ethiopian Communications Authority (ECA). The 1110 prefix serves the administrative, commercial, and diplomatic heart of the city, including districts such as Arada, Kirkos, and parts of Bole. It is predominantly used by government ministries, embassies, financial institutions, and established enterprises.
Dialing Formats and Usage
For callers within Ethiopia, the national trunk prefix is 0, so a local call to a number in the 1110 area requires dialing 01110XXXXX (where XXXXX is the 5-digit subscriber number). For international callers, the country code +251 is used, and the trunk prefix is omitted, resulting in the format +2511110XXXXX. For example, a typical landline number in Addis Ababa might be +251111012345. When dialing from abroad, ensure you replace the leading '0' with the country code and drop the trunk prefix. From mobile phones within Ethiopia, you must include the '0' and the full area code, even if the call is local.
Overlay and Numbering Considerations
Addis Ababa has multiple area codes (e.g., 111, 112, 113) to accommodate the high density of fixed-line subscribers. The 1110 prefix is a sub-division of the larger 111 area code. No overlay codes are currently in effect; however, due to the growth of VoIP and mobile services, the ECA has implemented number portability for fixed lines, allowing subscribers to retain their numbers when changing operators. This means that a number starting with 1110 may not always correspond to the incumbent operator (Ethio Telecom), as it could have been ported to another service provider.
Caller Instructions
For local callers: dial 01110XXXXX for numbers within Addis Ababa and other parts of Ethiopia. For international callers: dial your country's exit code, then 251, then 1110XXXXX. If you are using a VoIP service, ensure that you follow the same international format. Always verify the number length: the full international format should be 13 digits including the country code (e.g., +251 1110 12345).