ISO
DJ / DJI
Djibouti
+253
Capital
Djibouti
Continent
Africa
Timezone
UTC+3
Currency
DJF
Scam risk
MEDIUM
Population
988,000 · French, Arabic
🕐 Current time in Djibouti
UTC+3
Djibouti
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UTC+3
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Common formats for +253
The country code for Djibouti can be written several ways. All refer to the same code.
+253- international E.164 format (with plus sign)253- digits only (often typed in search)00253- with European exit code (00)011 253- with US exit code (011)00 253 XX XX XX XX- full landline example+253 XX XX XX XX- full mobile example
How to dial
From the United States →
011 + 253 + area + number
Landline:
00 253 XX XX XX XX · Mobile: +253 XX XX XX XXFrom Europe →
00 + 253 + area + number
Exit code from your country, then 253, then the local number.
From specific countries
| From | Landline | Mobile |
|---|---|---|
United States
|
011 253 XX XX XX XX |
+253 XX XX XX XX |
United Kingdom
|
00 253 XX XX XX XX |
+253 XX XX XX XX |
Australia
|
0011 253 XX XX XX XX |
+253 XX XX XX XX |
Canada
|
011 253 XX XX XX XX |
+253 XX XX XX XX |
India
|
00 253 XX XX XX XX |
+253 XX XX XX XX |
Scam Risk: MEDIUM
Some wangiri scams reported.
Common scam types from +253
- Wangiri
What to do
- Be cautious with unexpected calls from +253
- Verify the caller's identity before sharing personal information
- Report suspicious calls to your carrier
FAQ
What country has the code +253?
The country code +253 belongs to Djibouti.
Is +253 a scam?
+253 is the legitimate country code for Djibouti. The scam risk level is medium. Some wangiri scams reported.
How to call Djibouti from the US?
From a US landline: dial 011 + 253 + local number. From a US cell: dial +253 + local number.
