How to call Djibouti using the international calling code +253 and area code.
Dial your exit code
Enter the international access code for your country (e.g. 011 in the US, 00 in Europe).
Enter the country code +253
Dial +253 when calling from outside Djibouti.
Add the local phone number
Enter the local number without the leading zero.
Mobile example
+253 XXX XXX XXX
Dial the country code, then the full mobile number.
Landline example
+253 XX XXXX XXXX
Include the area code if applicable. Omit any leading 0.
The calling code for Djibouti is +253. To call, start with your international access code, then dial +253 followed by the local number.
In Djibouti, the main languages spoken are French, Arabic.
Djibouti uses the following time zone: Africa/Nairobi. Make sure to check local time before placing your call.
No app download is necessary. You can call numbers in Djibouti directly from your browser using DialBridge. Just enter the Djibouti phone number (+253) to get started.
A typical mobile number format is: +253 123 456 789. Remember to omit any leading zero from the local number.
Best times to call are typically 9 AM – 5 PM local time in Djibouti. Avoid early morning (before 8 AM) or late evening (after 9 PM).