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Djibouti Country Code +253

Complete guide to calling Djibouti from the US and abroad

ISO-2: DJ ISO-3: DJI Africa Capital: Djibouti

Calling Information

Dialing Code
+253
Exit Code (US)
011
How to Call
011 + 253 + area + number
Country TLD
.dj

Geography

Capital
Djibouti
Continent
Africa
Area
23 km²
Population
516,055
Currency
Djibouti franc
Languages
French (official language), Arabic (official language), Somali, Afar

Time & Communication

Current Time
10:44 AM
Time Zone
UTC+3
Mobile Penetration
36.6%
Internet Penetration
13.1%
Fixed-line Penetration
2.7%

How to Call Djibouti from the United States

Follow these simple steps to make an international call to Djibouti from a US landline or mobile phone:

1
Exit Code
011
US international prefix
2
Country Code
253
Djibouti
3
Area Code
XX
City/region code
4
Local Number
XXXX XXXX
Subscriber number

Example dialing format:

011 - 253 - area code - local number

Calling from a Mobile Phone

Replace 011 with the + symbol (press and hold 0):

+253 - area code - local number

Area Codes in Djibouti

Direct dial

Djibouti does not use city-specific area codes. Dial the country code +253 followed directly by the local number.

Neighboring Countries

Telecommunications in Djibouti

Metric Value (2016)
Mobile Subscriptions (per 100 people) 36.6%
Mobile Subscriptions (total) 345
Fixed-line Subscriptions (per 100 people) 2.7%
Fixed-line Subscriptions (total) 24
Internet Users (per 100 people) 13.1%

Penetration Rates (per 100 people)

Mobile 36.6%
Fixed-line 2.7%
Internet 13.1%

Djibouti on the Map

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Frequently Asked Questions about Djibouti

What is the country code for Djibouti?
The country code for Djibouti is +253.
How do I call Djibouti from the US?
To call Djibouti from the US, dial 011 + 253 + area code + local number. From a mobile phone, use +253 instead of 011.
What time is it in Djibouti?
The current time in Djibouti is 10:44 AM (UTC+3).
What is the capital of Djibouti?
The capital of Djibouti is Djibouti.