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How to Call Burundi from the United States
Country code +257 — Dial 011 257 79 XX XX XX from a US landline or +257 79 XX XX XX from a mobile phone.
What to Dial
- 1Dial 011 from a US landline, or + from a mobile (hold the 0 key).
- 2Dial 257, the country code of Burundi.
- 3Dial the number: 8 digits, exactly as written: Burundi has no leading 0 to drop.
| Calling a… | Written in Burundi | From a US landline | From a cell phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mobile | 79 XX XX XX |
011 257 79 XX XX XX |
+257 79 XX XX XX |
| Landline (Bujumbura) | 22 XX XX XX |
011 257 22 XX XX XX |
+257 22 XX XX XX |
X stands for any digit. Mobile numbers start with 29, 61–69, 71–72 or 75–79. More number types: Burundi phone number format.
Mobile or Landline?
Burundi had 63 mobile subscriptions and 0.1 landlines per 100 people in 2023. Most people you call will be on a mobile, so ask for their mobile number and check what your plan charges for calls to Burundi mobiles.
Source: World Bank (ITU).
Calling Tips for Burundi
Best Time to Call
To reach someone between 9 AM and 8 PM in Bujumbura, call between 2:00 AM–1:00 PM EST (11:00 PM–10:00 AM PST). Burundi doesn’t change its clocks, so the gap moves by an hour when the US does.
Burundi is on UTC+2, 7 hours ahead of US Eastern Time right now.
Cost Saving Tips
- VoIP services such as Google Voice or Vonage usually charge less per minute than a carrier's standard international rate.
- WiFi calling apps (WhatsApp, Viber, FaceTime) are free when both parties have the app.
- Check your carrier's international plan — many offer add-on packages.