Country codes Eritrea
ISO 3166-1
ALPHA-2
ER
ALPHA-3
ERI
The two-letter code for Eritrea is ER, and the three-letter code is ERI, as per ISO 3166-1 standards.
Dialing Code
+291
The dialing code for Eritrea is +291, used for international calls to the country from abroad.
Top Level Domain
.er
The top-level domain (TLD) for Eritrea is .er, used for country-specific internet addresses.
Country Details
| Formal Name | the State of Eritrea |
| Capital | Asmara |
| Region | Africa |
| Sub Region | Sub-Saharan Africa |
Eritrea, officially known as the State of Eritrea, is located in the Sub-Saharan Africa sub-region of the larger Africa continent with Asmara serving as its capital.
Currency
| Currency | Nakfa |
| Alphabetic Code | ERN |
| Numeric Code | 232 |
Eritrea uses the Nakfa (ERN) as its official currency, with the numeric code 232.
Languages
There are a total of 5 official languages spoken in Eritrea. These languages play an important role in everyday life, education, government, and business throughout the country.
TimeZones
| Timezone | Offset UTC | Offset DST | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Africa / Asmara | +03:00 | +03:00 | |
| Africa / Asmera | +03:00 | +03:00 | |
| Africa / Nairobi | +03:00 | +03:00 |
Explore the various timezones across Eritrea. Each timezone has its unique UTC offset and daylight saving time (DST) adjustments. Check the current time and see the differences in time across various regions of the country.
ISO 3166-2 Codes
| Subdivision name | Subdivision category | ISO Code |
|---|---|---|
| Al Awsaţ | region | ER-MA |
| Al Janūbī | region | ER-DU |
| Ansabā | region | ER-AN |
| Debub | region | ER-DU |
| Debubawi K’eyyĭḥ Baḥri | region | ER-DK |
| Gash-Barka | region | ER-GB |
| Janūbī al Baḩrī al Aḩmar | region | ER-DK |
| Ma’ĭkel | region | ER-MA |
| Qāsh-Barkah | region | ER-GB |
| Semienawi K’eyyĭḥ Baḥri | region | ER-SK |
| Shimālī al Baḩrī al Aḩmar | region | ER-SK |
| ‘Anseba | region | ER-AN |
Explore the subdivisions of Eritrea, each identified by a unique ISO 3166-2 code. These codes are crucial for identifying regions within the country and are used for various administrative, geographic, and data purposes.
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Helpful Resources
To learn more about Eritrea's history, geography, culture, economy, and other key aspects, visit the Eritrea Wikipedia page.
To learn more about Eritrea's ISO country codes (alpha-2, alpha-3, and numeric), visit the ISO 3166-1 page for Eritrea.
For geographical info about Eritrea, visit the Geonames page. It covers coordinates, elevation, administrative divisions, and nearby locations.