Djibouti country code, +253 explained.
Djibouti, a small but strategically vital nation at the Horn of Africa with country code +253, commands the Bab-el-Mandeb strait — one of the world's busiest maritime chokepoints connecting the Red Sea to the Gulf of Aden.
Full dial format
+253 XXX XXXXXXX
Djibouti
DJ
2 Digit ISO
+253
Country Calling Code
DJI
3 Digit ISO
Capital
Djibouti
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Time Zone
Africa/Djibouti
Weather · Djibouti
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How To Call Djibouti: Country Code +253
Calling Djibouti 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 Djibouti Country Code
Dial +253 right after your exit code. This is the country code for Djibouti.
Find the Area Code
Cities in Djibouti 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 Djibouticity with the area code and local number, you'd dial (from the US): 011 · +253 · [area code] · [local number]
Or use +253 directly on mobile — no exit code needed.
Djibouti — Key Facts & Calling Guide
Everything you need before dialing Djibouti.
Country Details
- Country Code+253
- CapitalDjibouti
- RegionAfrica
- TimezoneAfrica/Djibouti
- Numbering ZoneZone 2
- Code LengthN/A
How to Dial Djibouti
- 1Dial your exit code (e.g. 011 from the US, 00 from Europe).
- 2Add the country code: +253.
- 3Enter the area code, if the city requires one.
- 4Dial the local subscriber number.
Full Dial Format
Exit Code + 253 + Area + Number
Additional Tips
A few things to keep in mind before you dial Djibouti — from mobile prefixes to timing your call just right.
Mobile Phones
Drop the leading "0" in the area code and dial directly after +253 when reaching mobiles in Djibouti.
Cost
International calls to Djibouti can cost more than domestic ones — use Teloz VoIP for carrier-grade rates.
Time Differences
Djibouti runs on Africa/Djibouti. It's currently --:-- there — call at a sensible local hour.
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