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The Djibouti country code is +253 — reaching the strategic gateway of the Horn of Africa, ~1.1 million Djiboutians at the Bab-el-Mandeb strait between the Gulf of Aden + the Red Sea. The maritime hub for landlocked Ethiopia + host to US, French, Chinese + Japanese military bases — Djiboutian bank verifications all expect a +253 mobile.

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+253Country Code
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77 12 34 56Numéro (8 chiffres)
+253Country code
Zone 2ITU region
0Area codes
1Time zone (EAT)
USD-pegFranc anchor
8Fixed digits
02 — THE BASICS

What is the +253 country code?

Djibouti was assigned +253 by the ITU — placing it in zone 2 with the rest of Africa. Like Denmark, Djibouti has no area codes at all: every number is exactly 8 digits, dialed in full.

ITU zone 2 East Africa

Djibouti uses the +253 country code, placing it in ITU zone 2 alongside the rest of Africa — Ethiopia +251, Somalia +252, Eritrea +291 + Kenya +254 are its regional neighbours. The exit code for international calls from Djibouti is <b>00</b>. Every +253 number is exactly 8 digits, dialed in full.

ANSIE-regulated

Djibouti's telecom sector is regulated by ANSIE (the national agency). The single operator is <b>Djibouti Telecom</b> (which markets mobile service as Evatis) — a state-owned monopoly that provides both landline + mobile across the country. Djibouti is a major submarine-cable landing point, carrying internet traffic between Europe, the Middle East, Africa + Asia.

No area codes — 8 digits

Djibouti has <b>no area codes</b> at all. Every Djiboutian number — landline or mobile — is exactly <b>8 digits</b>, dialed in full with no trunk prefix. There is no leading 0 to drop. Landlines begin with <b>21</b> (e.g. +253 21 12 34 56); mobiles begin with <b>77</b> (e.g. +253 77 12 34 56). You always dial all 8 digits.

DID YOU KNOW

Djibouti guards one of the world's most important shipping chokepoints. It sits at the Bab-el-Mandeb strait — the narrow gateway between the Gulf of Aden + the Red Sea that funnels traffic toward the Suez Canal. That strategic position is why it hosts several foreign military bases (the US Camp Lemonnier, plus French, Chinese, Japanese + others), and its port serves as the main maritime gateway for landlocked Ethiopia. Inland, Lake Assal is the lowest point in Africa + one of the saltiest bodies of water on Earth, while Lake Abbe's limestone chimneys look otherworldly.

03 — QUICK FACTS

A quick read on how it works.

A Djiboutian phone number in international format is written as +253 NN NN NN NN — always exactly 8 digits. Example: +253 21 12 34 56 for a landline, +253 77 12 34 56 for a mobile. Djiboutian numbers are grouped in pairs for readability.

Because Djibouti uses a closed 8-digit plan with no area codes + no trunk prefix, there is no leading 0 to drop — you always dial all 8 digits, both domestically + internationally. Landlines begin with 21; mobiles begin with 77.

Want to call Djibouti from abroad? Dial your exit code (00 in most countries — including Djibouti — 011 in NANP, 0011 in Australia), then 253, then all 8 digits. On any mobile, replace the exit code with +. Never drop a digit — Djibouti has no area-code 0.
04 — COVERAGE

Where a +253 number reaches.

From the Port of Djibouti to the salt flats of Lake Assal, every Djiboutian number lives behind a +253 — all 8 digits, no area code. Pick a number that fits your customers anywhere in Djibouti.

DJIBOUTI · ONE TIME ZONE
+253 spans the capital + five regions on one EAT (UTC+3) clock — and no area codes.
Djibouti CityAli SabiehTadjouraObockDikhilArtaHolholLoyadaAs EylaGoubetto
EAT (UTC+3) all yearNo DST
City & regionCodeZone
Djibouti City+253UTC+3
Ali Sabieh+253UTC+3
Tadjoura+253UTC+3
Obock+253UTC+3
Dikhil+253UTC+3
Arta+253UTC+3
Holhol+253UTC+3
Loyada+253UTC+3
As Eyla+253UTC+3
Goubetto+253UTC+3
Damerjog+253UTC+3
Doraleh (Port)+253UTC+3
Balho+253UTC+3
Yoboki+253UTC+3
Galafi+253UTC+3
Randa+253UTC+3
Dorra+253UTC+3
Khor Angar+253UTC+3
We'a+253UTC+3
Lake Assal area+253UTC+3
Plateau du Serpent+253Djibouti City
Balbala+253Djibouti City
Djibouti Telecom Landline (21)+2538-digit
Evatis Mobile (77)+2538-digit
Toll-free (800)+253UTC+3
8-digit plan+253No area codes
05 — FROM ANY COUNTRY

How to call Djibouti from any country.

Every country uses a different exit code before +253. From any mobile, + replaces the exit code — so +253 77 12 34 56 works worldwide. Djiboutian numbers are always 8 digits — never drop a digit.

From countryExit codeFull dialing patternMobile (+)
United States011011 253 NN NN NN NN+253 77 XX XX XX
Canada011011 253 NN NN NN NN+253 77 XX XX XX
United Kingdom0000 253 NN NN NN NN+253 77 XX XX XX
Australia00110011 253 NN NN NN NN+253 77 XX XX XX
Germany0000 253 NN NN NN NN+253 77 XX XX XX
France0000 253 NN NN NN NN+253 77 XX XX XX
Ethiopia0000 253 NN NN NN NN+253 77 XX XX XX
Somalia0000 253 NN NN NN NN+253 77 XX XX XX
Eritrea0000 253 NN NN NN NN+253 77 XX XX XX
Netherlands0000 253 NN NN NN NN+253 77 XX XX XX
Kenya000000 253 NN NN NN NN+253 77 XX XX XX
Spain0000 253 NN NN NN NN+253 77 XX XX XX
Italy0000 253 NN NN NN NN+253 77 XX XX XX
Belgium0000 253 NN NN NN NN+253 77 XX XX XX
Saudi Arabia0000 253 NN NN NN NN+253 77 XX XX XX
Ireland0000 253 NN NN NN NN+253 77 XX XX XX
China0000 253 NN NN NN NN+253 77 XX XX XX
India0000 253 NN NN NN NN+253 77 XX XX XX
Japan010010 253 NN NN NN NN+253 77 XX XX XX
South Korea001001 253 NN NN NN NN+253 77 XX XX XX
Singapore001001 253 NN NN NN NN+253 77 XX XX XX
UAE0000 253 NN NN NN NN+253 77 XX XX XX
Egypt0000 253 NN NN NN NN+253 77 XX XX XX
South Africa0000 253 NN NN NN NN+253 77 XX XX XX

Tip: Djibouti has no area codes — every number is exactly 8 digits, dialed in full. There is no leading 0 to drop. Landlines start with 21; mobiles start with 77.

06 — WHY +253

Six reasons people pick a Djibouti number.

+253 reaches the maritime gateway of the Horn of Africa — the port hub for landlocked Ethiopia + host to foreign military bases. Djiboutian banks verify with +253 mobile OTPs.

01

Djiboutian bank + OTP verifications

Djiboutian banks (Banque de Djibouti, BCIMR, CAC International Bank, Salaam African Bank + others) send one-time codes to a +253 mobile. Mobile-money + account logins expect a Djiboutian number — without +253, verifications + SMS confirmations are hard to complete from abroad.

02

Port, shipping + logistics business

A +253 line plugs you into Djibouti's port economy — the Port of Djibouti + the Doraleh terminals handle the bulk of landlocked Ethiopia's imports + exports. For freight, customs, logistics + maritime-services firms working the Red Sea / Bab-el-Mandeb / Suez corridor, a local Djibouti number is essential.

03

Foreign-base + expat community

Djibouti hosts the US Camp Lemonnier plus French, Chinese, Japanese + other military bases, alongside a large diplomatic, NGO + contractor community. A +253 number is the simplest way to stay reachable locally for the expat + base-adjacent population without a Djiboutian SIM.

04

USD-pegged franc convenience

The Djiboutian Franc (DJF) is <b>pegged to the US dollar</b> at a fixed rate — one of Africa's most stable currency anchors, in place for decades. That predictable USD link makes Djibouti a convenient base for cross-border trade + banking, and a +253 number ties your presence to that stable hub.

05

EAT (UTC+3): aligned with the region

Djibouti runs on East Africa Time (EAT, UTC+3) all year with <b>no daylight saving</b>. That keeps it on one clock with Ethiopia, Kenya, Somalia + the Gulf — ideal for businesses coordinating across the Horn of Africa + the Arabian Peninsula.

06

Simple 8-digit plan

Djibouti's closed 8-digit numbering plan is one of the cleanest around: every number is exactly 8 digits, dialed the same way everywhere, with no area code + no trunk 0 to remember. <b>+253 77 12 34 56</b> is dialed identically from Djibouti City or abroad.

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07 — INCLUDED

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08 — HOW IT WORKS

Your Djibouti number, in three simple steps.

From "I want a Djibouti number" to making your first call — three taps and you're live.

01 · STEP

Pick your digits

Choose the area code or city prefix that matches where you sell.

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02 · STEP

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03 · STEP

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09 — FULL DIRECTORY

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10 — ANSWERS

Frequently asked.

The country code for Djibouti is +253. It is the international dialing prefix used to call any phone number in Djibouti — landline or mobile — assigned by the ITU. Djibouti sits in ITU zone 2 alongside its East African neighbours Ethiopia +251, Somalia +252 + Eritrea +291.
The +253 country code was assigned to Djibouti by the ITU — placing it in ITU zone 2, the zone covering Africa. The leading 2 marks it as an African code, grouped near Ethiopia +251 + Somalia +252 in the Horn of Africa.
From the US, dial 011 (NANP exit code), then 253, then all 8 digits of the Djiboutian number. Example: 011 253 77 12 34 56 for a mobile, or 011 253 21 12 34 56 for a landline. On any mobile, replace 011 with +. Never drop a digit — Djibouti has no area-code 0.
From the UK, dial 00 (UK exit code), then 253, then all 8 digits. Example: 00 253 77 12 34 56 for a mobile. Or use +253 77 12 34 56 from any UK mobile.
From France, dial 00 (France exit code), then 253, then all 8 digits. Example: 00 253 21 12 34 56 for a landline. France keeps close ties with Djibouti — French is an official language + France maintains a military base there.
From Ethiopia, dial 00 (Ethiopia exit code), then 253, then all 8 digits. Example: 00 253 77 12 34 56 for a mobile. Ethiopia-Djibouti is one of the busiest regional routes — Djibouti's port handles most of landlocked Ethiopia's trade.
A Djiboutian phone number in international format is written as +253 NN NN NN NN — always exactly 8 digits, grouped in pairs. Example: +253 77 12 34 56 for a mobile, +253 21 12 34 56 for a landline.
No. Djibouti has no area codes at all and uses a closed 8-digit numbering plan. Every Djiboutian number — landline + mobile — is exactly 8 digits, dialed in full with no trunk prefix + no area code. There is no leading 0 to add or drop. The same 8 digits are dialed from Djibouti City or abroad — landlines begin with 21, mobiles with 77.
In Djibouti's closed 8-digit plan, the prefix 77 is reserved for mobile numbers — so every Djiboutian mobile is written +253 77 XX XX XX. Landlines begin with 21 instead. This is a number-type prefix, not an area code: the full number is always 8 digits. Djibouti Telecom (marketed as Evatis) is the sole operator.
Djibouti has no area codes, so the capital Djibouti City has no dedicated dialing prefix. A Djibouti City landline is simply an 8-digit number beginning with 21, e.g. +253 21 12 34 56, and a mobile begins with 77. There is no separate city code to add — the full 8-digit number is dialed everywhere.
+253 800 is the Djiboutian toll-free range — calls are free for the caller; the business pays. Used by Djibouti Telecom, banks + larger service providers for customer-service lines. The number is still 8 digits, dialed in full.
Djibouti runs on East Africa Time (EAT, UTC+3) all year round, with no daylight saving. The clock never changes. That keeps Djibouti aligned with Ethiopia, Kenya, Somalia + the Gulf states throughout the year.
Yes. The Djiboutian Franc (DJF) is pegged to the US dollar at a fixed exchange rate, and has been for decades — making it one of Africa's most stable currency anchors. The USD peg gives Djibouti predictable pricing for its port + trade economy.
Yes. CallMama issues a real Djiboutian +253 number from anywhere with internet access — no Djibouti address required, no local SIM, no in-person KYC. You get a full 8-digit Djiboutian number (a 77 mobile or 21 landline style), live in about 60 seconds.
Yes — they mean the same Djibouti country code, written different ways. +253 is the ITU-T E.123 international format. 00253 is the manual form: 00 + 253. Both connect you to a Djiboutian number; on a mobile the + is simplest.
17 is the police emergency number in Djibouti. For fire + rescue, dial 18. These short emergency numbers are dialed directly inside Djibouti and are separate from the 8-digit telephone numbering plan.

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