Rwanda Country Code

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).