Djibouti
Djibouti
+253
ISO
DJ / DJI
Capital
Djibouti
Continent
Africa
Timezone
UTC+3
Currency
DJF
Scam risk
MEDIUM
Population
988,000 · French, Arabic
🕐 Current time in Djibouti UTC+3
Djibouti - 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 XX
From Europe →
00 + 253 + area + number
Exit code from your country, then 253, then the local number.

From specific countries

FromLandlineMobile
United States United States 011 253 XX XX XX XX +253 XX XX XX XX
United Kingdom United Kingdom 00 253 XX XX XX XX +253 XX XX XX XX
Australia Australia 0011 253 XX XX XX XX +253 XX XX XX XX
Canada Canada 011 253 XX XX XX XX +253 XX XX XX XX
India 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.

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