How to call Djibouti: country code +253
The country code for Djibouti is +253. From a mobile phone, press +, then 253 and the number. From a landline, start with your own country's exit code.
Local time in Djibouti: --:--
Dial Djibouti from
From the United States, dial 011 (the exit code from the United States), then 253 (the country code for Djibouti), then the full number: numbers in Djibouti have no trunk prefix to drop.
Calling Djibouti from common countries
| Calling from | What to dial |
|---|---|
| From United States | Dial 011 (the exit code from the United States), then 253 (the country code for Djibouti), then the full number: numbers in Djibouti have no trunk prefix to drop. |
| From United Kingdom | Dial 00 (the exit code from the United Kingdom), then 253 (the country code for Djibouti), then the full number: numbers in Djibouti have no trunk prefix to drop. |
| From Canada | Dial 011 (the exit code from Canada), then 253 (the country code for Djibouti), then the full number: numbers in Djibouti have no trunk prefix to drop. |
| From Australia | Dial 0011 (the exit code from Australia), then 253 (the country code for Djibouti), then the full number: numbers in Djibouti have no trunk prefix to drop. |
| From India | Dial 00 (the exit code from India), then 253 (the country code for Djibouti), then the full number: numbers in Djibouti have no trunk prefix to drop. |
| From any mobile | Press +, then 253, then the number. |
Codes for Djibouti
| Country code | +253 |
|---|---|
| Exit code (to call abroad from Djibouti) | 00 |
| Trunk prefix | none |
| Time zone | Africa/Djibouti |
Numbers in Djibouti have no trunk prefix: you dial every digit, from home or abroad.
Example number
| Type | Dialed inside Djibouti | Written for the world |
|---|---|---|
| Landline | 21 36 00 03 | +253 21 36 00 03 |
| Mobile | 77 83 10 01 | +253 77 83 10 01 |
Example formats from the official numbering plans, not real numbers.
Questions people ask
What is the country code for Djibouti?
The country code for Djibouti is +253.
How do I call Djibouti from the United States?
From the US, dial 011 (the exit code from the United States), then 253 (the country code for Djibouti), then the full number: numbers in Djibouti have no trunk prefix to drop.
What is the exit code for calling abroad from Djibouti?
To call another country from Djibouti, dial 00 first. From a mobile you can press + instead.
What time is it in Djibouti now?
The clock on this page shows the current local time in Djibouti and whether it is a good time to call.
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Last updated October 21, 2026. Numbering data: ITU-T E.164 country codes via Google's libphonenumber; local time from the IANA time zone database.