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Rwanda Country Code

The ITU country calling code for Rwanda is +250. From Canada, dial 011 (international access), then +250, then the local number.

+250
Calling Code
14.1M
Population
26.3K km²
Area (km²)
Rwandan Franc
RWF

Quick Facts

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Republic of Rwanda

Rwanda

Africa Eastern Africa
Rwanda coat of arms

Coat of arms

Basic Information

Calling Code +250
ISO Codes RW / RWA
Capital Kigali
Independent Yes

Demographics

Population 14.1M
Area 26.3K km²
Languages English, French
Driving Side right

Geography & Time

Region Africa
Subregion Eastern Africa
Continent Africa
Time Zones UTC+02:00

Currency

Rwandan Franc (RWF)

How to Call Rwanda

From Any Country:

+250 [Local Phone Number]

Example:

+250 25 123 4567

(Example: Calling Kigali, Rwanda from anywhere in the world)

How do I dial mobiles vs landlines in Rwanda

Rwanda’s country calling code is +250. Rwanda uses a closed numbering approach where numbers are typically 9 digits for standard fixed and mobile services. In practice, landlines (geographic fixed) commonly start with 25…, while mobile numbers (non-geographic) start with prefixes like 72… / 73… / 78… depending on the network range. So, a Rwanda landline will often look like 25X XXX XXX (and you’ll frequently see Kigali institutions published as 252…), while a mobile number will look like 78X XXX XXX (MTN) or 72X/73X XXX XXX (Airtel). 

To call Rwanda from abroad, dial +250 followed by the full national number (for example +250 78X XXX XXX for a mobile or +250 252 XXX XXX for many Kigali fixed-line numbers). For calls from within Rwanda to other countries, the international access prefix is typically 00 (or just use + on smartphones). Note: an ITU operational bulletin also states that “all leading zero (0) must be dialled after the country code” for Rwanda—so if you encounter a number written with a leading 0, follow the way it’s published by the organization, but saving contacts in international +250 … format is usually the most reliable for travelers and messaging apps. 

What are the emergency numbers in Rwanda

Rwanda’s official emergency contacts include 112 (Emergency), 912 (Ambulance), 114 (Health services), 118 (Traffic Police), 116 (Child Help Line), and 3511 (Abuse by Police Officer).

What are the city and area codes in Rwanda

Dialing tip: Rwanda’s plan is better thought of as service prefixes (fixed vs mobile) rather than classic “city area codes.” Encourage users to dial the full number and save contacts as +250 followed by the complete national number.
City Area Code International Dialing Format
Kigali (many published fixed lines)
252
+250 252 XXX XXX
Rwanda (geographic fixed lines)
25
+250 25X XXX XXX
Kigali (mobile numbers, examples)
78 / 72 / 73
+250 78X XXX XXX / +250 72X XXX XXX / +250 73X XXX XXX
Rwanda (non-geographic mobile – MTN range)
78
+250 78X XXX XXX
Rwanda (non-geographic mobile – Airtel ranges)
72 / 73
+250 72X XXX XXX / +250 73X XXX XXX

Which mobile prefixes do mobile operators use in Rwanda

Rwanda’s regulator has been moving toward mobile number portability—the regulation and operator procurement timelines have targeted a 2025 rollout window (with some documents referencing mid-2025 readiness and an anticipated launch later in 2025).
Mobile Operator Dialing Prefixes
MTN Rwanda
078 (international: +250 78X XXX XXX)
Airtel Rwanda
072, 073 (international: +250 72X XXX XXX / +250 73X XXX XXX)

What time is it in Rwanda right now for calling

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Kigali

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Rwanda Map

Region: Africa

What is the current Weather in Kigali

light rain

24°C

light rain

Feels like 24°C

Wind 7 km/h
Humidity 50%
Pressure 1014 hPa
Sunrise 03:56 AM
Sunset 03:57 PM
Visibility 10 km
Min Temp 24°C
Max Temp 25°C
Cloudiness 75%

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