Burundi country code: +257
To call Burundi from abroad, dial +257 and then the local number. Dial the local number exactly as written, including any leading 0.
How to dial Burundi
- 1. Start with +257. On a mobile, hold 0 for +. On a landline, dial your exit code first (00 in most countries, 011 from the US and Canada).
- 2. Adjust the local number. Dial the local number exactly as written, including any leading 0.
- 3. Dial the rest. Or skip the formatting: pick Burundiin Kitaphone's dialer and it adds +257 for you.
Dialing examples
- Mobile
- 79 56 12 34 → +257 79 56 12 34
- Landline
- Dial the area code and number exactly as written locally.
Burundi at a glance
- Country code
- +257
- Main language
- Rundi
- Time zone
- UTC+2 all year
- Kitaphone rate
- $1.31/min landline · $1.54/min mobile
Questions about calling Burundi
- What is the country code for Burundi?
- +257. From outside Burundi, dial +257 and then the local number. Dial the local number exactly as written, including any leading 0.
- How do I dial a mobile number in Burundi from abroad?
- Write it in international form: 79 56 12 34 becomes +257 79 56 12 34.
- Do I drop the leading 0 when calling Burundi?
- No. Dial numbers in Burundi exactly as written after +257, including any leading 0.
- What time zone is Burundi in?
- UTC+2 all year. Check the local time before you call.
- What language is spoken in Burundi?
- The main language is Rundi.
- How much does it cost to call Burundi?
- $1.31 per minute to landlines and $1.54 per minute to mobiles, billed in whole minutes from prepaid credit. No subscription and no connection fee.
- Does the person in Burundi need an app?
- No. Kitaphone calls the ordinary phone network, so the call arrives on their normal mobile or landline. They need no app, no account and no internet connection.