Burundi +257
To call Burundi from abroad, dial your exit code (or +), then 257, then the local number. In full: +257 79 56 12 34.
The country calling code for Burundi is +257. A number starting +257 or 00257 is a call to or from Burundi. From abroad: +257 79 56 12 34.
To call Burundi from abroad, dial your exit code (or +), then 257, then the local number as is. The +257 code identifies the country; the following digits identify the line (landline or mobile).
How to call Burundi from abroad
011 257 79 56 12 3400 257 79 56 12 340011 257 79 56 12 34+257 79 56 12 3479 56 12 34 is a real-format Burundi mobile number (example from the ITU-T numbering plan): replace it with the number you were given, as is.
Burundi area codes
In Burundi, landlines usually include an area code after +257 (as is). Mobiles have no area code.
Number format
22 20 12 34from abroad+257 22 20 12 3479 56 12 34from abroad+257 79 56 12 34Landline numbers in Burundi have 8 digits after the country code; mobile numbers have 8 digits. There is no national prefix to drop: dial the full local number after +257.
Calling abroad from Burundi
To call another country from Burundi, dial the exit code 00 (or + on a mobile), then the country code, then the number. From Burundi to the United States, for example: 00 1 201 555 0123.
A Burundi number in international format is written +257 …. The + stands for the exit prefix (00 in much of the world, 011 in North America).
Cheapest ways to call Burundi
With internet on both ends, apps like WhatsApp, Signal or FaceTime call Burundi for free. To reach a number without an app, VoIP services are usually cheaper than your operator’s international rate.
Frequently asked questions
What country has the code +257?
Burundi has the country calling code +257.
How do I call Burundi from the United States?
Dial 011, then 257, then the local number as is — for example 011 79 56 12 34.
What does +257 mean?
It is the international dialing code for Burundi. The + stands for your exit code (00 in much of the world, 011 in North America).
Is +257 mobile or landline?
The +257 code identifies the country, not the line type; Burundi landlines and mobiles share it.
A country code covers a whole nation; the full number depends on the city and operator.
Mobile networks in Burundi
4 mobile network operators run their own networks in Burundi. The largest is Lumitel, with about 3.00 million subscribers (December 2020). Pick the one with the best coverage where you will spend most of your time.
Viettel Burundi S.A.
Owned by Viettel Group (Vietnam)
Owned by Econet Wireless(purchased Leo from Vimpelcom)
Owned by Onatel Burundi (state owned)
formerly Lacell
Owned by Smart Telecom
- 4G/5G frequency bands used in Burundi: LTE 1800. Most recent smartphones cover them; older or regional models may miss some.
Operators, subscriber counts, network codes and switch-off dates: Wikipedia (lists of mobile network operators, mobile network codes, 2G/3G phase-out, mobile number portability), licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Figures come from each operator or regulator at the date shown.
Staying connected in Burundi
With 63 mobile subscriptions per 100 people, mobile coverage in Burundi is not universal — keep a landline number as a backup when you can. Only 9 % of people use the internet, so a plain phone call may reach more people than an app.
Source: World Bank / ITU World Telecommunication indicators (IT.CEL.SETS.P2, IT.NET.USER.ZS, IT.MLT.MAIN.P2), latest available year.
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