How to call Rwanda: country code +250
The country code for Rwanda is +250. From a mobile phone, press +, then 250 and the number. From a landline, start with your own country's exit code.
Local time in Rwanda: --:--
Dial Rwanda from
From the United States, dial 011 (the exit code from the United States), then 250 (the country code for Rwanda), then the number without its leading 0.
Calling Rwanda from common countries
| Calling from | What to dial |
|---|---|
| From United States | Dial 011 (the exit code from the United States), then 250 (the country code for Rwanda), then the number without its leading 0. |
| From United Kingdom | Dial 00 (the exit code from the United Kingdom), then 250 (the country code for Rwanda), then the number without its leading 0. |
| From Canada | Dial 011 (the exit code from Canada), then 250 (the country code for Rwanda), then the number without its leading 0. |
| From Australia | Dial 0011 (the exit code from Australia), then 250 (the country code for Rwanda), then the number without its leading 0. |
| From India | Dial 00 (the exit code from India), then 250 (the country code for Rwanda), then the number without its leading 0. |
| From any mobile | Press +, then 250, then the number without the leading 0. |
Codes for Rwanda
| Country code | +250 |
|---|---|
| Exit code (to call abroad from Rwanda) | 00 |
| Trunk prefix | 0 |
| Time zone | Africa/Kigali |
Inside Rwanda, numbers start with the trunk prefix 0; drop it when calling from abroad.
Example number
| Type | Dialed inside Rwanda | Written for the world |
|---|---|---|
| Landline | 250 123 456 | +250 250 123 456 |
| Mobile | 0720 123 456 | +250 720 123 456 |
Example formats from the official numbering plans, not real numbers.
Questions people ask
What is the country code for Rwanda?
The country code for Rwanda is +250.
How do I call Rwanda from the United States?
From the US, dial 011 (the exit code from the United States), then 250 (the country code for Rwanda), then the number without its leading 0.
What is the exit code for calling abroad from Rwanda?
To call another country from Rwanda, dial 00 first. From a mobile you can press + instead.
What time is it in Rwanda now?
The clock on this page shows the current local time in Rwanda and whether it is a good time to call.
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Last updated October 21, 2026. Numbering data: ITU-T E.164 country codes via Google's libphonenumber; local time from the IANA time zone database.