Burundi country code, +257 explained.
Burundi, one of Africa's smallest and most densely populated nations using country code +257, sits in the Great Lakes region of Central Africa with its capital now officially located in Gitega.
Full dial format
+257 XXX XXXXXXX
Burundi
BI
2 Digit ISO
+257
Country Calling Code
BDI
3 Digit ISO
Capital
Gitega
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Thursday, July 16, 2026
Time Zone
Africa/Bujumbura
Weather · Gitega
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How To Call Burundi: Country Code +257
Calling Burundi from abroad is simple. Just follow these four steps to connect.
Know Your Exit Code
Every country has an exit code for international calls. In the US it is "011". Look yours up online — it takes seconds.
Dial Burundi Country Code
Dial +257 right after your exit code. This is the country code for Burundi.
Find the Area Code
Cities in Burundi use different area codes. Find the one for the place you are calling.
Dial the Local Phone Number
Enter the 6–8 digit number of the person or business you want to reach.
Example
To call a friend in a Burundicity with the area code and local number, you'd dial (from the US): 011 · +257 · [area code] · [local number]
Or use +257 directly on mobile — no exit code needed.
Burundi — Key Facts & Calling Guide
Everything you need before dialing Burundi.
Country Details
- Country Code+257
- CapitalGitega
- RegionAfrica
- TimezoneAfrica/Bujumbura
- Numbering ZoneZone 2
- Code LengthN/A
How to Dial Burundi
- 1Dial your exit code (e.g. 011 from the US, 00 from Europe).
- 2Add the country code: +257.
- 3Enter the area code, if the city requires one.
- 4Dial the local subscriber number.
Full Dial Format
Exit Code + 257 + Area + Number
Additional Tips
A few things to keep in mind before you dial Burundi — from mobile prefixes to timing your call just right.
Mobile Phones
Drop the leading "0" in the area code and dial directly after +257 when reaching mobiles in Burundi.
Cost
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Time Differences
Burundi runs on Africa/Bujumbura. It's currently --:-- there — call at a sensible local hour.
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