Socket 🔌

Ethiopia uses 220V, 50Hz with sockets and plugs Type C and Type F.

Languages 🗣️

• Amharic

Currency 💱

1 ETB = 0.03 USD

Ethiopia uses the Ethiopian birr (symbol: Br), code ETB.Banknotes come in denominations of 100, 50, 10, 5 and 1 birrs. Birr is subdivided into 100 santims. Coins come in denominations of 1 birr and 50, 25, 10, 5 and 1 santims.

ATM 🏧🏦

Rare

Automatic teller machines are rare in Ethiopia. Your best bet is to look for them in large cities and community places.You do not need a chip & PIN card to use an ATM — your standard magnetic card will work fine.

Tipping 💁🏽

Card 💳

Mobile Phone 📱

Ethiopia uses GSM mobile networks GSM 900.

Roaming 🌐

If you don't want to buy SIM card in Ethiopia upon arrival, make sure to check the roaming charges with your telecom provider before your departure so there are no surprises when you return home.

Emergency Calls 🚨

Universal :

112

Police :

112

Ambulance :

112

Fire department :

112

Calling ☎️

International

To call Ethiopia, dial +, then 251 (the country code for Ethiopia), then the area code (without the initial 0) and the local number.

Locally

For local calls within Ethiopia, start with the area code (with the initial 0). In the case above area code is 11 .

international: + 251 11 1234567
calling local: 011 1234567

Internet Speed 💯

Internet speed in Ethiopia is on average 2.2 Mbps.

Wifi 📡

WiFi coverage in Ethiopia is very low. It's quite hard to find one.

SIM Card #️⃣

You can buy a SIM card for about 423.98 ETB, which includes 1 GB of data plan. You can choose from 1 telecoms: Ethio Telecom.

Rules 🚗

In Ethiopia you drive on the right side. Most cars have manual transmission (stick).

Limits 🚦

Unless otherwise posted, the speed limits for cars and motorcycles are as follows: 100 km/h (62 mph) on motorways, 100 km/h (62 mph) on expressways, 30-50 km/h (18-31 mph) in all built-up areas and 60-100 km/h (37-62 mph) on undivided highways.

Temperature 🌡️

Rainfall ☔