Dialling Code for Burundi
How to call Burundi from abroad
Facts last checked 9 October 2026.
The international dialling code for Burundi is +257. To call Burundi from the UK, dial 00 then 257, followed by the local number. From the US or Canada, dial 011 then 257. On a mobile phone you can simply dial +257 directly.
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Burundi calling details
| Country code | +257 |
|---|---|
| Internet domain | .bi |
| Emergency number | 112 (works on most mobile networks worldwide) |
| Time zone | UTC+02:00 — check the time before you call |
| Capital | Gitega |
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Burundi in context
- Burundi covers 27,834 km², making it the 142nd largest of the 196 countries on this site.
- Its population density of about 443 people per km² ranks 19th of 196 (1st = most crowded).
- It shares a land border with 3 countries: DR Congo, Rwanda, Tanzania.
- Burundi is landlocked, with no direct coastline.
- With 12,332,788 people, Burundi holds about 2.8% of the population of Eastern Africa.
- That is roughly 0.8% of the Africa total counted on this site.
- Traffic drives on the right, and calendars start the week on Monday.
- Burundi is a member state of the United Nations.
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Calling Burundi — FAQ
What is the international dialling code for Burundi?
The dialling code for Burundi is +257.
How do I call Burundi from the UK?
To call Burundi from the UK, dial 00 257 followed by the local number (drop any leading 0).
How do I call Burundi from the US?
To call Burundi from the US, dial 011 257 followed by the local number.
Do other countries share the +257 dialling code?
No — +257 is used exclusively by Burundi.
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