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Burundi Phone Number Format
Country code +257 — Complete guide to Burundi phone number formats, mobile and landline structures, and area codes.
How Burundi Phone Numbers Are Written
Phone numbers in Burundi have 8 digits after the country code +257.
There is no trunk prefix to remove: the number is written the same way at home
(79 XX XX XX)
and after the country code (+257 79 XX XX XX).
| Country code | +257 |
|---|---|
| Digits after +257 | 8 digits |
| Trunk prefix (domestic calls) | None |
| Mobile numbers start with | 29, 61–69, 71–72 or 75–79 |
| Exit code (to call abroad from Burundi) | 00 |
| Dial from the US | 011 257 79 XX XX XX |
Mobile vs. Landline Numbers
8 digits after +257, starting with 29, 61–69, 71–72 or 75–79.
79 XX XX XX at home+257 79 XX XX XX international8 digits after +257. Landlines begin with an area code, for example Bujumbura:
22 XX XX XX at home+257 22 XX XX XX internationalBurundi Number Types
| Type | Starts with | Written at home | International | From the US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mobile | 29, 61–69, 71–72 or 75–79 | 79 XX XX XX |
+257 79 XX XX XX |
011 257 79 XX XX XX |
| Landline | 22 or 31 | 22 XX XX XX |
+257 22 XX XX XX |
011 257 22 XX XX XX |
X stands for any digit. Source: libphonenumber metadata (phonenumbers 9.0.40), Google's open numbering data.
Checking a number from Burundi? The phone number checker tells you if it is valid, mobile or landline, and gives its international format.
Dialing Tips
- Keep every digit: Burundi numbers have no trunk prefix, so dial them after +257 exactly as they are written locally.
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Use the + notation: From a US mobile phone, use
+257instead of011 257. - Verify the number length: Numbers in Burundi have 8 digits after +257. If your call does not connect, check that no digit is missing or doubled.
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Save contacts in international format: Always store phone numbers with the full
+257prefix so they work from any country.
Burundi Phone Number FAQ
How many digits does a phone number in Burundi have?
Phone numbers in Burundi have 8 digits after the country code +257.
What do mobile numbers in Burundi start with?
Mobile numbers in Burundi start with 29, 61–69, 71–72 or 75–79, for example 79 XX XX XX.
How do I write a phone number from Burundi in international format?
Start with +257, then the national number. For example, a mobile number written 79 XX XX XX at home becomes +257 79 XX XX XX. From a US landline, dial 011 257 79 XX XX XX.
How do I call the US from Burundi?
Dial the exit code 00, then 1 and the 10-digit US number: 00 1 XXX XXX XXXX. From a mobile phone you can use + instead of 00: +1 XXX XXX XXXX.