Try: "Djibouti City", "Ali Sabieh", "77", "21", or "Djibouti Telecom"
This is the international dialing code for the Republic of Djibouti.
How to Call Djibouti from Abroad
- Dial your country's exit code (International Access Code)
- Dial 253 (Djibouti country code)
- Dial the mobile prefix or area code
- Dial the 6-digit phone number
Example: Calling Djibouti City from France
00 253 21 xx xx xx
Where:
00 = France exit code
253 = Djibouti country code
21 = Djibouti City area code
xx xx xx = 6-digit local number
Quick Facts
Major Mobile Networks in Djibouti
Djibouti Telecom
Main operator
Somtel Djibouti
Mobile operator
Major Djibouti Cities
Common Exit Codes by Country
When calling Djibouti from these countries, use these exit codes:
France
00
United Kingdom
00
United States
011
Ethiopia
00
Somalia
00
Eritrea
00
Djibouti Dialing Information
Important notes about calling Djibouti:
Mobile Numbers
Start with 77, 75
Fixed Line Numbers
Start with 21 (Djibouti City)
Emergency
Police: 17, Fire: 18, Ambulance: 19
Time Zone
EAT (UTC+3)
Telecom Operators
Telecommunications providers in Djibouti:
Djibouti Telecom
Main operator
Somtel Djibouti
Mobile operator
Hormuud Telecom
Telecommunications
Golis Telecom
Network provider
Mobile Number Prefixes
Mobile number prefixes in Djibouti:
77x xx xx
Most common mobile prefix
75x xx xx
Mobile numbers
Other prefixes
Additional mobile numbers
Fixed lines
21 xxx xxx (Djibouti City)
Djibouti Regions
Administrative regions of Djibouti:
Djibouti Region
Capital region
Ali Sabieh Region
Southern region
Arta Region
Central region
Dikhil Region
Southern region
Tadjoura Region
Northern region
Obock Region
Northern region
Neighboring Countries
Countries bordering Djibouti:
Ethiopia
Country Code: +251
Somalia
Country Code: +252
Eritrea
Country Code: +291
Yemen
Country Code: +967
Important Notes
Calling Information
Djibouti has a small population with limited telecommunications infrastructure outside the capital.
Number Format: +253 XX XXX XXX (8 digits total)
Mobile Coverage: Good in urban areas, limited in rural
International Calls: Expensive, consider VoIP alternatives
Languages: Official languages: French, Arabic