02224 area code — Bujumbura
In Burundi, the area code 02224 covers Bujumbura. Numbers are written internationally as +257 2224.
How to call Bujumbura
- From abroad
- +257 2224 XXX XXXX
- Within Burundi
- 02224 XXX XXXX
- Country calling code
- +257
About the 02224 area code
When you see a number beginning +257 2224, it belongs to Bujumbura: the 257 is Burundi's country calling code and 2224 is the area code.
Area codes like 02224 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 02224, written internationally as +257 2224.
How do I call Bujumbura from another country?
Dial your international access code, then +257 2224, 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 02224 a mobile or a landline code?
02224 is a geographic (landline) area code for Bujumbura. Mobile numbers in Burundi use their own separate prefixes.