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Burundi country code · +257

Burundi (+257) calling code in brief.

Burundi's mobile-first economy is increasingly connected. Ringflow gives you a local +257 DID — active on day one, routed via East African carrier infrastructure.

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Calling
LIVE
Burundi
BI · BDI · Zone 2
+257
Live route
Gitega
Time
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Alpha-2
BI
Alpha-3
BDI
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Burundi calling guide

Everything about calling Burundi.

Burundi uses an eight-digit numbering plan under +257. Mobile penetration drives most traffic — landline coverage is limited outside Gitega and Bujumbura.

Burundi country information

Burundi
Africa
+257
Capital
Gitega
Region
Africa
Time zone
Africa/Bujumbura
Numbering zone
Zone 2
Code length
3 digits
ISO 3166 codes
BI · BDI
How to dial Burundi

Three ways to call Burundi right now.

Dial +257 then the eight-digit local number. Mobile numbers start with 6; landlines with 2. Ringflow routes via East African infrastructure for consistent quality.

01Classic

Direct calls using landlines & mobile phones

Dial Burundi directly from any landline or mobile by entering your international exit code, then the country code +257, and finally the local number.

02Pre-paid

International calling cards for Burundi

Pre-paid international calling cards remain a convenient, low-cost way to reach Burundi. Each card gives you a PIN and an access number to place global calls.

03Modern

VoIP services for contacting Burundi

VoIP apps like Skype, WhatsApp and Viber — and business VoIP from Ringflow — route calls to Burundi over the internet, usually at far lower rates than traditional carriers.

Burundi overview

Burundi at a glance.

A landlocked East African country of over 12 million people. Gitega is the political capital; Bujumbura the economic centre. Agriculture employs the vast majority of the population.

Capital
Gitega
Region
Africa
Time zone
Africa/Bujumbura
Numbering zone
Zone 2
Code length
3 digits
ISO 3166 codes
BI · BDI
Learn more: Burundi — Wikipedia
Dialing Burundi

How to call Burundi.

Dial +257 then the eight-digit local number. No area code is needed — the full number is eight digits, complete as dialled.

Number anatomy

Exit prefix++Country code257+Area / mobileXX+Subscriber numberXXX XXX
Final dialled number
+257 XX XXX XXX
Valid E.164
Format follows ITU-T Recommendation E.164 — the international public telecommunication numbering plan.
01Step 1 of 4

Start with the exit prefix

Press + on a mobile (hold the 0 key), or dial 00 from most countries / 011 from North America.

02Step 2 of 4

Add the Burundi code

Dial +257. This identifies Burundi on the global telephone network.

03Step 3 of 4

Enter the area or mobile prefix

Type the first part of the local number. Drop the leading 0 if there is one.

04Step 4 of 4

Finish with the subscriber number

The remaining digits route the call to the specific line in Gitega or elsewhere.

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FAQ

Calling Burundi, answered.

What NGOs and development organizations ask before dialling Burundi on +257.

Burundi's country calling code is +257. Always dial it before the national number when calling from outside Burundi.
Dial your international access prefix (+ on mobile, or 00 / 011 from a landline), then 257, then the Burundi number (drop the leading 0 if it has one).
Burundi uses ISO 3166-1 alpha-2 code BI and alpha-3 code BDI.
Burundi is part of the Africa region.
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