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How to Call Djibouti from the United States
Country code +253 — Dial 011 253 77 XX XX XX from a US landline or +253 77 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 253, the country code of Djibouti.
- 3Dial the number: 8 digits, exactly as written: Djibouti has no leading 0 to drop.
| Calling a… | Written in Djibouti | From a US landline | From a cell phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mobile | 77 XX XX XX |
011 253 77 XX XX XX |
+253 77 XX XX XX |
| Landline | 21 XX XX XX |
011 253 21 XX XX XX |
+253 21 XX XX XX |
X stands for any digit. Mobile numbers start with 77. More number types: Djibouti phone number format.
Mobile or Landline?
Djibouti had 48 mobile subscriptions and 2.5 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 Djibouti mobiles.
Source: World Bank (ITU).
Calling Tips for Djibouti
Best Time to Call
To reach someone between 9 AM and 8 PM in Djibouti, call between 2:00 AM–1:00 PM EDT (11:00 PM–10:00 AM PDT). Djibouti doesn’t change its clocks, so the gap moves by an hour when the US does.
Djibouti is on UTC+3, 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.