Dialling Code for Djibouti
How to call Djibouti from abroad
Facts last checked 9 October 2026.
The international dialling code for Djibouti is +253. To call Djibouti from the UK, dial 00 then 253, followed by the local number. From the US or Canada, dial 011 then 253. On a mobile phone you can simply dial +253 directly.
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Djibouti calling details
| Country code | +253 |
|---|---|
| Internet domain | .dj |
| Emergency number | 112 (works on most mobile networks worldwide) |
| Time zone | UTC+03:00 — check the time before you call |
| Capital | Djibouti |
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Djibouti in context
- Djibouti covers 23,200 km², making it the 146th largest of the 196 countries on this site.
- Its population density of about 46 people per km² ranks 139th of 196 (1st = most crowded).
- It shares a land border with 3 countries: Eritrea, Ethiopia, Somalia.
- With 1,066,809 people, Djibouti holds about 0.2% of the population of Eastern Africa.
- That is roughly 0.1% of the Africa total counted on this site.
- Traffic drives on the right, and calendars start the week on Monday.
- Djibouti is a member state of the United Nations.
Calling Djibouti — FAQ
What is the international dialling code for Djibouti?
The dialling code for Djibouti is +253.
How do I call Djibouti from the UK?
To call Djibouti from the UK, dial 00 253 followed by the local number (drop any leading 0).
How do I call Djibouti from the US?
To call Djibouti from the US, dial 011 253 followed by the local number.
Do other countries share the +253 dialling code?
No — +253 is used exclusively by Djibouti.
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