Area Code 1149 – Addis Ababa
The phone area code for Addis Ababa is 1149 (international format +2511149). Browse local exchange codes (NXX) and carrier assignments below.
📍 Geographic Location of Addis Ababa
Geographic Coverage and Administrative Jurisdiction
The area code 1149 is a geographic National Destination Code (NDC) assigned to the Addis Ababa region of Ethiopia. Addis Ababa serves as the capital city and the administrative, political, and commercial hub of the country. This code falls within the larger 114 NDC block, which covers the central part of the city, including neighborhoods such as Bole, Kazanchis, and the central business district. The jurisdiction is managed by the Ethiopian Communications Authority (ECA), which oversees the allocation of numbering resources to licensed operators.
Dialing Formats and Caller Instructions
When dialing a landline number within Addis Ababa that uses the 1149 prefix, local callers within the same city may often omit the area code and dial only the subscriber number, depending on the current dialing plan. However, for calls from other regions within Ethiopia, the full national format is required: 0 1149 XXX XX. International callers must dial the country code and drop the leading trunk prefix '0', resulting in: +251 1149 XXX XX. For example, a typical number might be formatted as +251 1149 12345.
Numbering Structure and Overlay Considerations
Ethiopian geographic numbers are typically seven digits long after the area code, but with the 1149 prefix, the subscriber number may vary. The total length of a national significant number (NSN) is nine digits, including the leading '0' for national dialing. As of the latest updates, there are no overlay codes in Addis Ababa; the 1149 code is unique to this geographic area. However, due to increasing demand for telecommunication services, the ECA has implemented number expansion plans, and users should verify the current dialing procedures with their service provider.
Technical and Regulatory Notes
The 1149 code is used exclusively for fixed-line (PSTN) services, though some VoIP providers may offer numbers with this prefix for local presence. All calls to this code are routed through the national PSTN and are subject to standard tariff rates. For international callers, the cost is determined by the originating country's rates to Ethiopia. It is important to note that while mobile numbers in Ethiopia are also nine digits long, they use different prefixes (e.g., 91, 92, 93) and are non-geographic. Therefore, 1149 numbers are always landlines and are not portable to mobile networks.