Rwanda Phone Number Format
Country code +250 · ISO RW
How to format, dial, and validate Rwanda phone numbers, with live examples.
Country Code
+250
National Prefix
0
International Prefix
00
Mobile Portability
No
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Number Types & Example Formats
Each Rwanda phone-number type supported by libphonenumber, with a real example formatted three ways.
| Type | Length | National | International | E.164 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fixed Line | 8–9 digits | 250 123 456 | +250 250 123 456 | +250250123456 |
| Mobile | 9 digits | 0720 123 456 | +250 720 123 456 | +250720123456 |
| Premium Rate | 9 digits | 0900 123 456 | +250 900 123 456 | +250900123456 |
| Toll Free | 9 digits | 0800 123 456 | +250 800 123 456 | +250800123456 |
How to Dial Rwanda Numbers
From abroad
Dial +250 followed by the national number, dropping any leading 0.
Within Rwanda
Dial 0 before the local number to make a domestic call.
Dialing out of Rwanda
Dial 00 followed by the destination country code and number.
Area Codes
Browse Rwanda area codes with cities, timezones, and example numbers for each.
Validate a Rwanda Number with the API
Send the number to the free libphonenumber API to get the parsed country, type, formatting, and validity.
curl https://libphonenumberapi.com/api/phone-numbers/+250250123456Frequently Asked Questions
What is the country code for Rwanda?
└ The international country code for Rwanda is +250. Use this prefix when dialing Rwanda numbers from another country.
How long is a Rwanda phone number?
└ Rwanda phone numbers are typically 8–9 digits, not including the +250 country code.
How do I dial a Rwanda phone number from abroad?
└ From abroad, dial +250 followed by the national number, dropping any leading 0. Within Rwanda, dial 0 before the local number.
How do I validate a Rwanda phone number programmatically?
└ Send a GET request to https://libphonenumberapi.com/api/phone-numbers/<number>. The free libphonenumber API returns the parsed country, format, type, and validity for any number — no API key required.