+257 is the country code for Burundi.
Every phone number in Burundi starts with +257 when you call it from another country. From the US, dial 011 257, then the full number.
- Time there
- Bujumbura timeCentral Africa Time, UTC+2, no daylight saving
- From the US or Canada
- 011 257 79 56 12 34
- From the UK and most of Europe
- 00 257 79 56 12 34
- From Australia
- 0011 257 79 56 12 34
- From any mobile phone
- +257 79 56 12 34
- Inside Burundi
- 79 56 12 34
- Mobile numbers
- 8 digits after +257
- Landlines
- 8 digits after +257, such as +257 22 3X XX XX in North zone
Check a +257 number to see whether it is a mobile, a landline or VoIP.
Pick the country, enter the number without the +257, and the free check shows whether it is valid and whether it is a mobile, a landline or VoIP.
Mobile numbers in Burundi start with 29, 61, 62, 63, 64, 65, 66, 67, 68, 69, 71, 72, 75, 76, 77, 78 or 79, and this table shows which networks first issued each start.
| At home | From abroad | First issued by |
|---|---|---|
| 29 | +257 29 | Leo |
| 61 | +257 61 | Lumitel |
| 62 | +257 62 | Lumitel |
| 63 | +257 63 | Lumitel |
| 64 | +257 64 | Lumitel |
| 65 | +257 65 | Lumitel |
| 66 | +257 66 | Lumitel |
| 67 | +257 67 | Lumitel |
| 68 | +257 68 | Lumitel |
| 69 | +257 69 | Lumitel |
| 71 | +257 71 | Leo |
| 72 | +257 72 | Leo |
| 75 | +257 75 | Smart Mobile |
| 76 | +257 76 | Leo |
| 77 | +257 77 | Onatel |
| 78 | +257 78 | Smart Mobile |
| 79 | +257 79 | Leo |
Leo started 29, 71, 72, 76 and 79, Lumitel started 61, 62, 63, 64, 65, 66, 67, 68 and 69, Smart Mobile started 75 and 78 and Onatel started 77. People keep their number when they switch networks, so the start shows where a number began. Our free number portability lookup shows the network it is on today.
6 landline areas cover Burundi, from 223 in North zone to 2227 in Rural areas.
| At home | From abroad | Area |
|---|---|---|
| 223 | +257 223 | North zone |
| 224 | +257 224 | Central east zone |
| 225 | +257 225 | South zone |
| 2220, 2221, 2222 and 3 more | +257 2220, +257 2221, +257 2222 and 3 more | Bujumbura |
| 2226 | +257 2226 | West zone |
| 2227 | +257 2227 | Rural areas |
In Burundi, the phone number format for apps and SMS gateways is +257 followed by the full number.
| Written | Example | Where you see it |
|---|---|---|
| At home | 79 56 12 34 | Business cards, local ads |
| International | +257 79 56 12 34 | Websites, email signatures |
| E.164 | +25779561234 | APIs, SMS gateways, CRMs |
A missed call from a +257 number you don't know can be a one-ring scam, so check it before calling back.
One-ring scams call once and hang up, hoping you call back a line that bills you international or premium rates.
- Don't call back an international number you don't know. A real caller leaves a message or sends a text.
- Check the number in the box above. A number that is not a working mobile or landline in Burundi is a warning sign.
- Hang up on anyone who wants gift cards, crypto or a wire transfer, or asks you to read out a code that was just texted to you.
- Report it at reportfraud.ftc.gov, and see the FCC's guide to one-ring scams.
The codes next to +257 belong to other countries, so one wrong digit reaches a different place.
These are the questions people ask most about +257.
Which country uses the +257 country code?
Burundi. Every phone number there starts with +257 when it is dialed from abroad.
How do I call Burundi from the US?
Dial 011, then 257, then the full number. A mobile number written 79 56 12 34 at home is dialed 011 257 79 56 12 34 from the US, or +257 79 56 12 34 from any mobile phone.
Is +257 the same as 00257?
Yes. 00 is the exit code used in Burundi and most of the world, and the + on a mobile phone stands in for whatever exit code your network uses. From the US and Canada the exit code is 011 instead.
How many digits is a phone number in Burundi?
A mobile number has 8 digits after +257, written 79 56 12 34 at home. A landline has 8 digits, written 22 3X XX XX at home.
What are the area codes in Burundi?
223 for North zone, 224 for Central east zone, 225 for South zone, 2220, 2221, 2222 and 3 more for Bujumbura, 2226 for West zone and 2227 for Rural areas. From abroad, drop the leading digit and put +257 in front.
What time is it in Burundi?
Burundi is on Central Africa Time, UTC+2, all year. It does not use daylight saving time.
How do I check a +257 number that called me?
Enter it in the box above. The free check shows whether it is a valid number from Burundi and whether it is a mobile, a landline or a VoIP line, which helps you spot a one-ring scam before you call back.
Sources: Google's libphonenumber numbering data for lengths, mobile starts, area code places, first-issuing networks and time zones, as of September 24, 2026; the ITU list of country codes.