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
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.