Every number type in Burundi with real format examples: how numbers are written domestically, how to dial them from abroad, and the E.164 form your systems should store.
Right now in Burundi
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Country code
+257
Trunk prefix
none
Intl. call prefix
00
Mobile digits
8
Number formats by type
Examples from the official numbering plan metadata. The E.164 column is the normalized form for databases and APIs.
Type
Domestic (national)
From abroad
E.164
Digits
Landline
22 20 12 34
+257 22 20 12 34
+25722201234
8
Mobile
79 56 12 34
+257 79 56 12 34
+25779561234
8
How to call Burundi
From abroad: dial +257 (or your country's exit code, e.g. 00 from Europe, 011 from North America), then the national number. Example: +257 79 56 12 34
Within Burundi: dial the number as written domestically. Example: 79 56 12 34
Calling abroad from Burundi: the international prefix is 00, or simply use + on mobiles.
Storing numbers in software: always store E.164 (+25779561234): unambiguous, sortable, and what SMS and telephony APIs expect.
Exact dial sequence from your country
Pick where you are calling from and get the digit-for-digit sequence for a Burundi number, with your country's exit code instead of the generic +.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the phone number format in Burundi?
Numbers in Burundi use country code +257. A mobile number looks like 79 56 12 34 domestically, or +257 79 56 12 34 in international format (E.164: +25779561234). Mobile numbers have 8 national digits.
How do I call Burundi from abroad?
Dial your country's international prefix (or +), then 257, then the national number. Example: +257 79 56 12 34.
What is the country calling code for Burundi?
The country calling code for Burundi is +257. To call abroad from Burundi, the international prefix is 00 (or use +).
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