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Djibouti Phone Number Format
Country code +253 — Complete guide to Djibouti phone number formats, mobile and landline structures, and area codes.
How Djibouti Phone Numbers Are Written
Phone numbers in Djibouti have 8 digits after the country code +253.
There is no trunk prefix to remove: the number is written the same way at home
(77 XX XX XX)
and after the country code (+253 77 XX XX XX).
| Country code | +253 |
|---|---|
| Digits after +253 | 8 digits |
| Trunk prefix (domestic calls) | None |
| Mobile numbers start with | 77 |
| Exit code (to call abroad from Djibouti) | 00 |
| Dial from the US | 011 253 77 XX XX XX |
Mobile vs. Landline Numbers
8 digits after +253, starting with 77.
77 XX XX XX at home+253 77 XX XX XX international8 digits after +253.
21 XX XX XX at home+253 21 XX XX XX internationalDjibouti Number Types
| Type | Starts with | Written at home | International | From the US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mobile | 77 | 77 XX XX XX |
+253 77 XX XX XX |
011 253 77 XX XX XX |
| Landline | 21 or 27 | 21 XX XX XX |
+253 21 XX XX XX |
011 253 21 XX XX XX |
X stands for any digit. Source: libphonenumber metadata (phonenumbers 9.0.40), Google's open numbering data.
Checking a number from Djibouti? The phone number checker tells you if it is valid, mobile or landline, and gives its international format.
Dialing Tips
- Keep every digit: Djibouti numbers have no trunk prefix, so dial them after +253 exactly as they are written locally.
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Use the + notation: From a US mobile phone, use
+253instead of011 253. - Verify the number length: Numbers in Djibouti have 8 digits after +253. 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
+253prefix so they work from any country.
Djibouti Phone Number FAQ
How many digits does a phone number in Djibouti have?
Phone numbers in Djibouti have 8 digits after the country code +253.
What do mobile numbers in Djibouti start with?
Mobile numbers in Djibouti start with 77, for example 77 XX XX XX.
How do I write a phone number from Djibouti in international format?
Start with +253, then the national number. For example, a mobile number written 77 XX XX XX at home becomes +253 77 XX XX XX. From a US landline, dial 011 253 77 XX XX XX.
How do I call the US from Djibouti?
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.