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Burundi Country Code +257
+257 is the international calling code for Burundi. Most phone numbers there have 8 digits, written 79 56 12 34 inside Burundi and +257 79 56 12 34 from abroad. Below: how to dial it, its area codes, networks and time zones.
Phone numbers in Burundi at a glance
- Country calling code
- +257
- International dialing prefix
- 00 (or +)
- Trunk prefix (calls inside the country)
- None
- Number length
- 8 digits
- Example mobile, from abroad
- +257 79 56 12 34
- Same number, inside the country
- 79 56 12 34
- Time zone
- Central Africa Time (Africa/Bujumbura)
- Capital
- Gitega
- Languages
- French and Kirundi
- Currency
- BIF
- ISO country code
- BI
How to call Burundi
From another country
- Dial your country's exit code, or press + on a mobile.
- Dial the country code 257.
- Dial the number.
+257 79 56 12 34
From inside Burundi
Dial the number as it is written. The country code is not needed.
79 56 12 34
To call out of Burundi, start with 00 (or +).
Types of phone number in Burundi
The numbering plan reserves ranges for landline and mobile numbers. Mobile numbers have 8 digits. What each line type means.
Area codes in Burundi
All 11 area codes of Burundi, with where each is and how to dial it.
| Dial inside | From abroad | Place |
|---|---|---|
| 2220 | +257 2220 | Bujumbura |
| 2221 | +257 2221 | Bujumbura |
| 2222 | +257 2222 | Bujumbura |
| 2223 | +257 2223 | Bujumbura |
| 2224 | +257 2224 | Bujumbura |
| 2225 | +257 2225 | Bujumbura |
| 2226 | +257 2226 | West zone |
| 2227 | +257 2227 | Rural areas |
| 2230 | +257 2230 | North zone |
| 2240 | +257 2240 | Central east zone |
| 2250 | +257 2250 | South zone |
Networks with number ranges in Burundi
These networks were first allocated number ranges in Burundi, the ones with the most ranges first. Numbers can be moved between networks, so a number may no longer be with the network it started on.
- Leo
- Smart Mobile
- Onatel
- Viettel
Look up a phone number from Burundi
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Phone numbers in Burundi: frequently asked questions
What is the country code for Burundi?
The country calling code for Burundi is +257. Put it in front of the number when you call Burundi from another country.
How do I call Burundi from abroad?
Dial your country's international access code (or press + on a mobile phone), then 257, then the number. For example, 79 56 12 34 inside Burundi is dialled as +257 79 56 12 34 from abroad.
How many digits does a phone number in Burundi have?
Most phone numbers in Burundi have 8 digits after the country code.
What is the international dialing prefix in Burundi?
To call another country from Burundi, dial 00, then the country code you are calling, then the number. On a mobile phone you can press + instead of 00.
What are the area codes in Burundi?
Burundi has 11 area codes, each pointing at a city or region. Examples: 2220 for Bujumbura, 2221 for Bujumbura, 2222 for Bujumbura and 2223 for Bujumbura.
Which mobile networks have phone numbers in Burundi?
Number ranges in Burundi were first allocated to networks including Leo, Smart Mobile, Onatel and Viettel. People can move their number to another network, so the one a number started on may not be the one it uses today.
What time zone is Burundi in?
Burundi is on Central Africa Time. A phone number carries no time information, so check the time there before you call.
Can I look up a phone number from Burundi?
Yes. Enter any number with +257, or choose Burundi as the country, in the free phone number lookup. It shows the line type (mobile, landline, VoIP, toll-free), the place and network it was issued to, its time zone and every format of the number.