Djibouti: Country Code and Dialing Format
Table of Contents
- Djibouti: Country Code and Dialing Format
- How to Dial a Landline Number in Djibouti
- Dialing a Mobile Number in Djibouti
- Emergency Numbers in Djibouti
- International Dialing from Djibouti
- Dialing Djibouti from Abroad
- Using a Landline to Call Djibouti
- Using a Mobile Phone to Call Djibouti
- VoIP Services for Calling Djibouti
- Tips for Calling Djibouti
Country Code: +253
Dialing Format: +253 + area code + local number
Area Codes:
- 25 – Djibouti City
- 26 – Arta
- 27 – Ali Sabieh
- 28 – Tadjourah
How to Dial a Landline Number in Djibouti
From within Djibouti:
- Dial the country code: +253
- Dial the area code (2-digit)
- Dial the local number (5-digit)
Example: To dial a landline number in Djibouti City: +253 25 12345
From outside Djibouti:
- Dial the international access code: 00 (or +)
- Dial the country code: 253
- Dial the area code (2-digit)
- Dial the local number (5-digit)
Example: To dial a landline number in Djibouti City from the United States: 00253 25 12345
Dialing a Mobile Number in Djibouti
From within Djibouti:
- Dial the country code: +253
- Dial the mobile number (8-digit)
Example: To dial a mobile number in Djibouti: +253 77 123456
From outside Djibouti:
- Dial the international access code: 00 (or +)
- Dial the country code: 253
- Dial the mobile number (8-digit)
Example: To dial a mobile number in Djibouti from the United Kingdom: 00253 77 123456
Emergency Numbers in Djibouti
- Police: 17
- Fire: 18
- Ambulance: 19
International Dialing from Djibouti
To dial a country from Djibouti:
- Dial the international access code: 00 (or +)
- Dial the country code of the destination country
- Dial the local number in the destination country
Example: To dial the United States from Djibouti: 001 212 555 1212
Dialing Djibouti from Abroad
To dial Djibouti from any country:
- Dial the international access code: 00 (or +)
- Dial the country code: 253
- Dial the area code (2-digit)
- Dial the local number (5-digit)
Example: To dial a landline number in Djibouti City from the United Kingdom: 00253 25 12345
Using a Landline to Call Djibouti
From a landline in most countries:
- Dial the international access code: 00 (or +)
- Dial the country code: 253
- Dial the area code (2-digit)
- Dial the local number (5-digit)
Example: To dial a landline number in Djibouti City from a landline in the United States: 00253 25 12345
Using a Mobile Phone to Call Djibouti
From a mobile phone in most countries:
- Dial the international access code: + (or 00)
- Dial the country code: 253
- Dial the area code (2-digit)
- Dial the local number (5-digit)
Example: To dial a landline number in Djibouti City from a mobile phone in the United Kingdom: +253 25 12345
VoIP Services for Calling Djibouti
VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol) services can be used to call Djibouti at lower rates than traditional landlines or mobile phones. Some popular VoIP providers include:
- Skype
- Viber
- Google Voice
Tips for Calling Djibouti
- When dialing from outside Djibouti, always include the country code (+253).
- If you are calling a mobile number, do not include the "0" before the number.
- The best time to call Djibouti is during business hours (8am-5pm local time).
- Be aware that international calls to Djibouti can be expensive.