ISO
BI / BDI
Burundi
+257
Capital
Gitega
Continent
Africa
Timezone
UTC+2
Currency
BIF
Scam risk
MEDIUM
Population
12,255,433 · Kirundi, French
🕐 Current time in Burundi
UTC+2
Gitega
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UTC+2
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Common formats for +257
The country code for Burundi can be written several ways. All refer to the same code.
+257- international E.164 format (with plus sign)257- digits only (often typed in search)00257- with European exit code (00)011 257- with US exit code (011)00 257 XX XX XXXX- full landline example+257 XX XX XXXX- full mobile example
How to dial
From the United States →
011 + 257 + area + number
Landline:
00 257 XX XX XXXX · Mobile: +257 XX XX XXXXFrom Europe →
00 + 257 + area + number
Exit code from your country, then 257, then the local number.
From specific countries
| From | Landline | Mobile |
|---|---|---|
United States
|
011 257 XX XX XXXX |
+257 XX XX XXXX |
United Kingdom
|
00 257 XX XX XXXX |
+257 XX XX XXXX |
Australia
|
0011 257 XX XX XXXX |
+257 XX XX XXXX |
Canada
|
011 257 XX XX XXXX |
+257 XX XX XXXX |
India
|
00 257 XX XX XXXX |
+257 XX XX XXXX |
Area codes
| Code | City / Region |
|---|---|
2220 |
Bujumbura |
2221 |
Bujumbura |
2222 |
Bujumbura |
2223 |
Bujumbura |
2224 |
Bujumbura |
2225 |
Bujumbura |
2226 |
West zone |
2227 |
Rural areas |
2230 |
North zone |
2240 |
Central east zone |
Scam Risk: MEDIUM
Some wangiri calls reported.
Common scam types from +257
- Wangiri
What to do
- Be cautious with unexpected calls from +257
- Verify the caller's identity before sharing personal information
- Report suspicious calls to your carrier
FAQ
What country has the code +257?
The country code +257 belongs to Burundi.
Is +257 a scam?
+257 is the legitimate country code for Burundi. The scam risk level is medium. Some wangiri calls reported.
How to call Burundi from the US?
From a US landline: dial 011 + 257 + local number. From a US cell: dial +257 + local number.
