Rwanda Country Code

The country code for Rwanda is +250. Dial it after your country’s international access prefix (for example 011 from the US), then the local number.

+250

Calling Code

11,055,976

Population

26,338 km²

Area (km²)

Rwandan Franc

RWF

Quick Facts

Rwanda

Africa N/A

Basic Information

Calling Code +250

ISO Codes RW / RWA

Capital Kigali

Independent No

Demographics

Population 11,055,976

Area 26,338 km²

Languages N/A

Driving Side N/A

Geography & Time

Region Africa

Subregion N/A

Continent N/A

Time Zones UTC+2

Currency

Rwandan Franc (RWF)

Borders

N/A

Neighboring countries

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).