How to call Burundi using the international calling code +257 and area code.
Dial your exit code
Enter the international access code for your country (e.g. 011 in the US, 00 in Europe).
Enter the country code +257
Dial +257 when calling from outside Burundi.
Add the local phone number
Enter the local number without the leading zero.
Mobile example
+257 XXX XXX XXX
Dial the country code, then the full mobile number.
Landline example
+257 XX XXXX XXXX
Include the area code if applicable. Omit any leading 0.
The calling code for Burundi is +257. To call, start with your international access code, then dial +257 followed by the local number.
In Burundi, the main languages spoken are French, Kirundi.
Burundi uses the following time zone: Africa/Maputo. Make sure to check local time before placing your call.
No app download is necessary. You can call numbers in Burundi directly from your browser using DialBridge. Just enter the Burundi phone number (+257) to get started.
A typical mobile number format is: +257 123 456 789. Remember to omit any leading zero from the local number.
Best times to call are typically 9 AM – 5 PM local time in Burundi. Avoid early morning (before 8 AM) or late evening (after 9 PM).