02220 area code — Bujumbura
In Burundi, the area code 02220 covers Bujumbura. Numbers are written internationally as +257 2220.
How to call Bujumbura
- From abroad
- +257 2220 XXX XXXX
- Within Burundi
- 02220 XXX XXXX
- Country calling code
- +257
About the 02220 area code
When you see a number beginning +257 2220, it belongs to Bujumbura: the 257 is Burundi's country calling code and 2220 is the area code.
Area codes like 02220 tie a phone number to a place — useful for knowing where a call or message originates, and for signing up to services that expect a local Burundi number. To actually receive an SMS on a Burundi number, a temporary or virtual line does the job without exposing your own SIM.
Frequently asked questions
What area code is Bujumbura?
Bujumbura uses the area code 02220, written internationally as +257 2220.
How do I call Bujumbura from another country?
Dial your international access code, then +257 2220, then the local number — dropping the national leading 0.
What time is it in Bujumbura?
Bujumbura is in the Africa/Bujumbura time zone; the live clock above shows the current local time.
Is 02220 a mobile or a landline code?
02220 is a geographic (landline) area code for Bujumbura. Mobile numbers in Burundi use their own separate prefixes.