Call Eritrea from Switzerland
$0.25/min · about CHF 0.20
From Switzerland
Evricall credit
$0.25/min (about CHF 0.20) to any mobile or landline in Eritrea. No subscription, no connection fee.
The app
The Evricall app
$0.25/min
Call from anywhere in Switzerland on Wi-Fi or mobile data.
How to dial Eritrea from Switzerland
From a phone in Switzerland, dial 00 (the exit code), then 291 (Eritrea), then the 7-digit number without its leading 0. In the Evricall app you just type +291 and the number.
Time difference
Eritrea is 2 hours ahead of Zurich (1 when Zurich is on summer time). Eritrea has no summer time, so the gap changes when Switzerland changes its clocks.
Early evening in Eritrea is when most people are home from work.
Eritreans in Switzerland
About 37,339 Eritrean residents live in Switzerland (2025). Source: Swiss Federal Statistical Office (via Wikipedia).
Calling Eritrea from Switzerland: Evricall vs Rebtel
Evricall costs less than every app below for calls to Eritrea from Switzerland.
Pay-as-you-go prices as shown on each app's page on the date given, without bundles or new-customer offers; they change, so check before you buy. Evricall price updated .
CHF amounts use the European Central Bank euro foreign exchange reference rates of 2026-11-06 and are approximate; credit is sold in US dollars.
Questions about calling Eritrea from Switzerland
How much does it cost to call Eritrea from Switzerland?
$0.25 per minute (about CHF 0.20) to any mobile or landline in Eritrea, billed per started minute. No subscription and no connection fee.
How do I dial Eritrea from Switzerland?
Dial 00 291, then the 7-digit number, for example 00 291 7 123 456. In the Evricall app you type +291 and the number.
What is the time difference between Switzerland and Eritrea?
Eritrea is 2 hours ahead of Zurich (1 when Zurich is on summer time). Eritrea has no summer time.
Does the person in Eritrea need internet or an app?
No. The call rings on their normal mobile or landline. Only you need the Evricall app and an internet connection.
Can I pay in CHF?
In the app, the store shows the price in your currency. On the web, credit is charged in US dollars and your bank converts it to CHF.
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