Country Code +253

Djibouti uses the international dialing code +253

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Which Country Has Code +253?

Djibouti flag Djibouti uses the international dialing code +253.

Looking for US area code 253?

253 is also a US area code in Washington. A US number looks like (253) XXX-XXXX or +1 253 XXX XXXX. A number starting with +253 (no 1 in front) is an international call to Djibouti.

How to Call a +253 Number from the US

Numbers in Djibouti have 8 digits after +253. There is no leading 0 to drop: dial every digit as written.

Number From a US landline From a mobile
Mobile
starts with 77		 011 253 77 XX XX XX +253 77 XX XX XX
Landline
starts with 21 or 27		 011 253 21 XX XX XX +253 21 XX XX XX

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

Got a Call From +253?

A number starting with +253 is registered in Djibouti. If you know someone there, it may be them. If you don't, be careful before you call back.

Reading a +253 number

  • •Mobile if the digits after +253 start with 77 (+253 77 XX XX XX).
  • •Local time: 9:02 PM in Djibouti right now.
  • •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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Country Code +253 FAQ

Which country has country code 253?
+253 is the country code of Djibouti. Numbers have 8 digits after +253.
Is a +253 number a mobile or a landline?
In Djibouti, mobile numbers start with 77 after +253, for example +253 77 XX XX XX. Other numbers are landlines or special services.
What time is it in Djibouti right now?
It is 9:02 PM on Friday in Djibouti (UTC+3), 7 hours ahead of New York. To reach someone between 9 AM and 8 PM there, call between 2:00 AM–1:00 PM EDT.
How do I call a +253 number from the US?
From a US landline, dial 011 253 77 XX XX XX. From a mobile, dial +253 77 XX XX XX.
I got a call from +253. Should I call back?
Not if you don't recognize the number. Calling back +253 is an international call. Caller ID can be faked, and a real caller will leave a message.

Djibouti Quick Info

Country Djibouti
Dialing Code +253
ISO-2 Code dj
ISO-3 Code DJI
Capital Djibouti
Continent Africa
Population 1,184,076
Currency Djibouti franc
Domain dj
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Time in Djibouti

9:02 PM

Friday · UTC+3 · 7 hours ahead of New York

To reach someone between 9 AM and 8 PM there, call between 2:00 AM–1:00 PM EDT (11:00 PM–10:00 AM PDT).