Country codes Ethiopia
ISO 3166-1
ALPHA-2
ET
ALPHA-3
ETH
The two-letter code for Ethiopia is ET, and the three-letter code is ETH, as per ISO 3166-1 standards.
Dialing Code
+251
The dialing code for Ethiopia is +251, used for international calls to the country from abroad.
Top Level Domain
.et
The top-level domain (TLD) for Ethiopia is .et, used for country-specific internet addresses.
Country Details
| Formal Name | the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia |
| Capital | Addis Ababa |
| Region | Africa |
| Sub Region | Sub-Saharan Africa |
Ethiopia, officially known as the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, is located in the Sub-Saharan Africa sub-region of the larger Africa continent with Addis Ababa serving as its capital.
Currency
| Currency | Ethiopian Birr |
| Alphabetic Code | ETB |
| Numeric Code | 230 |
Ethiopia uses the Ethiopian Birr (ETB) as its official currency, with the numeric code 230.
Languages
There are a total of 6 official languages spoken in Ethiopia. These languages play an important role in everyday life, education, government, and business throughout the country.
TimeZones
| Timezone | Offset UTC | Offset DST | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Africa / Addis_Ababa | +03:00 | +03:00 | |
| Africa / Nairobi | +03:00 | +03:00 |
Explore the various timezones across Ethiopia. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Addis Ababa | administration | ET-AA |
| Afar | regional state | ET-AF |
| Amara | regional state | ET-AM |
| Benshangul-Gumaz | regional state | ET-BE |
| Bīnshangul Gumuz | regional state | ET-BE |
| Dire Dawa | administration | ET-DD |
| Dirē Dawa | administration | ET-DD |
| Gambela Peoples | regional state | ET-GA |
| Gambēla Hizboch | regional state | ET-GA |
| Harari People | regional state | ET-HA |
| Hārerī Hizb | regional state | ET-HA |
| Oromia | regional state | ET-OR |
| Oromīya | regional state | ET-OR |
| Sidama | regional state | ET-SI |
| Somali | regional state | ET-SO |
| Southern Nations, Nationalities and Peoples | regional state | ET-SN |
| Southwest Ethiopia Peoples | regional state | ET-SW |
| Sumalē | regional state | ET-SO |
| Sīdama | regional state | ET-SI |
| Tigrai | regional state | ET-TI |
| Tigray | regional state | ET-TI |
| YeDebub Bihēroch Bihēreseboch na Hizboch | regional state | ET-SN |
| YeDebub M‘irab Ītyop’iya Hizboch | regional state | ET-SW |
| Ādīs Ābeba | administration | ET-AA |
| Āfar | regional state | ET-AF |
| Āmara | regional state | ET-AM |
Explore the subdivisions of Ethiopia, 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.
Neighbouring countries
Ethiopia shares its borders with 6 neighboring countries, including Djibouti, Eritrea, Kenya, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan.
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Helpful Resources
To learn more about Ethiopia's history, geography, culture, economy, and other key aspects, visit the Ethiopia Wikipedia page.
To learn more about Ethiopia's ISO country codes (alpha-2, alpha-3, and numeric), visit the ISO 3166-1 page for Ethiopia.
For geographical info about Ethiopia, visit the Geonames page. It covers coordinates, elevation, administrative divisions, and nearby locations.