Network & carriers
Djibouti's telecom market has historically been served by Djibouti Telecom, the country's main national carrier.
+253 · DJ · UTC+3
Djibouti
Country Code & Virtual Numbers
Djibouti's +253 code covers a strategically located Horn of Africa nation, a hub for major undersea telecom cables. Capital: Djibouti City · Business hours: 1:00 AM–9:00 AM EST.
// The Basics
What is the +253 country code?
Numbering format
Djiboutian numbers are 8 digits, dialed the same way domestically and internationally beyond the country code.
Calling culture
Business culture in Djibouti, conducted in French, Arabic, and Somali, values courtesy and relationship-building.
Did you know
Djibouti's strategic location at the mouth of the Red Sea has made it a hub for undersea telecom cables connecting Africa, Europe, and Asia.
// Quick Facts
A quick read on Djibouti numbers.
Djiboutian numbers are a flat 8 digits, dialed the same way domestically and internationally beyond the country code.
Best time to call Djibouti from the US
Djibouti is on UTC+3 · Business hours = – EST · Sun–Thu
// Why a Virtual Number
Why get a Djibouti virtual number?
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Frequently Asked
Djibouti questions answered.
Answers about Djibouti's telecom market, relationship-first business culture, and getting a local +253 virtual number.
Dial 011 (the US exit code), then 253, then the national number, leaving out any domestic trunk prefix (such as a leading 0).
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