Area Code 1114 – Addis Ababa
The phone area code for Addis Ababa is 1114 (international format +2511114). Browse local exchange codes (NXX) and carrier assignments below.
📍 Geographic Location of Addis Ababa
Geographic Overview
The +251 1114 prefix is a geographic National Destination Code (NDC) assigned to the central administrative zone of Addis Ababa, the capital and largest city of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia. This code falls within the 111x range, which is specifically allocated to the city's core wireline and fixed-wireless access network, operated primarily by Ethio Telecom, the country's sole telecommunications service provider. The coverage area includes the Addis Ketema, Arada, Bole, and Kirkos sub-cities, encompassing government ministries, financial institutions, embassies, and major commercial districts.
Dialing Formats
For callers within Ethiopia, the national trunk prefix '0' must be dialed before the NDC and subscriber number. The complete national format is 01114XXXXX, where '0' is the trunk prefix, '1114' is the area code, and the remaining five digits (XXXXX) constitute the local subscriber number. For international callers, the format is +251 1114 XXXXX, omitting the leading '0'. For example, a local call to a number in the Bole district would be dialed as 01114XXXXX, while an international caller would dial +251 1114XXXXX.
Caller Instructions
When calling from abroad, always replace the local trunk prefix '0' with the country code +251. Ensure that you do not add any extra zeros after the country code. For instance, to reach a business in Addis Ababa with the local number 1114 12345, an international caller would dial +251 1114 12345. Domestic callers outside Addis Ababa must dial 01114 12345, while callers within the same area code can often dial the subscriber number directly, though this depends on the current dialing plan.
Technical Considerations
As a geographic code, +251 1114 is tied to the PSTN and fixed-wireless infrastructure of Addis Ababa. However, with the growing adoption of VoIP and IP-based services, some numbers may be routed over next-generation networks, but the geographic association remains for numbering plan purposes. There are currently no overlay codes in Addis Ababa, and the 1114 prefix is not portable to other regions. Callers should be aware that international call charges apply when dialing from abroad, and local rates apply within Ethiopia.