Country Code +257

Which Country Has Code +257?

Burundi uses the international dialing code +257.

How to Call a +257 Number from the US

Numbers in Burundi have 8 digits after +257. There is no leading 0 to drop: dial every digit as written.

X stands for any digit. Full list of number types: Burundi phone number format.

Got a Call From +257?

A number starting with +257 is registered in Burundi. If you know someone there, it may be them. If you don't, be careful before you call back.

Reading a +257 number

• •Mobile if the digits after +257 start with 29, 61–69, 71–72 or 75–79 (+257 79 XX XX XX).
• •Landlines start with an area code, for example +257 22 XX XX XX for Bujumbura.
• •Local time: 1:53 AM in Bujumbura right now, an unusual hour for a genuine call.

• •Don't call back a number you don't recognize. One-ring scams hang up after a ring or two so you return the call, which can add a per-minute charge on top of an international rate.
• •Caller ID can be faked. The code shown is not proof of where the caller really is.
• •Real callers leave a message. If it matters, they'll text, email or leave a voicemail. Otherwise, block the number.

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