02240 area code — Central east zone
In Burundi, the area code 02240 covers Central east zone. Numbers are written internationally as +257 2240.
How to call Central east zone
- From abroad
- +257 2240 XXX XXXX
- Within Burundi
- 02240 XXX XXXX
- Country calling code
- +257
About the 02240 area code
When you see a number beginning +257 2240, it belongs to Central east zone: the 257 is Burundi's country calling code and 2240 is the area code.
Area codes like 02240 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 Central east zone?
Central east zone uses the area code 02240, written internationally as +257 2240.
How do I call Central east zone from another country?
Dial your international access code, then +257 2240, then the local number — dropping the national leading 0.
What time is it in Central east zone?
Central east zone is in the Africa/Bujumbura time zone; the live clock above shows the current local time.
Is 02240 a mobile or a landline code?
02240 is a geographic (landline) area code for Central east zone. Mobile numbers in Burundi use their own separate prefixes.