Country Code +253
Djibouti uses the international dialing code +253
+253
Which Country Has Code +253?
Djibouti uses the international dialing code
+253.
How to Call Djibouti from the US
| Method | Dial Sequence | Example |
|---|---|---|
| From a landline | 011 + 253 + local number |
011-253-XXX-XXXX |
| From a mobile phone | +253 + local number |
+253-XXX-XXXX |
| Using a calling card | Access # + 011 + 253 + local number |
1-800-XXX + 011-253-XXX-XXXX |
Important: When dialing from a US landline, always start with
011 (the US international access code).
From a mobile phone, you can use the + symbol instead by pressing and holding the 0 key.
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Dial 011 — the US exit code for international calls
- Dial 253 — the country code for Djibouti
- Dial the local area code (if applicable, drop any leading 0)
- Dial the local phone number
Frequently Asked Questions
Djibouti uses the international dialing code +253.
This code is assigned to Djibouti by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU).
To call Djibouti from the US, dial
011 + 253 + local phone number.
From a mobile phone, you can also use +253
followed by the local number. The 011 prefix is the US
international access code required when calling from a landline.
Djibouti Quick Info
| Country |
Djibouti |
|---|---|
| Dialing Code | +253 |
| ISO-2 Code | dj |
| ISO-3 Code | DJI |
| Capital | Djibouti |
| Continent | Africa |
| Population | 516,055 |
| Currency | Djibouti franc |
| Domain | dj |
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