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Djibouti

The practical basics before you go: plugs, emergency numbers, money, tipping and the time.

EmergencyPolice 17Ambulance 19Fire 18

Plug typesC · E220 V · 50 Hz CurrencyDJFDjiboutian Franc

Drives on theright

TippingRound up, or leave small change

Local time–+253 · Calling code

The country in brief

About 1.18 million people live in Djibouti, on 23,200 km². The capital is Djibouti.

Capital: Djibouti
Population: 1,184,076
Area: 23,200 km²
Official languages: French and Arabic

Land borders

Eritrea Ethiopia Somalia

Facts change, so check the important things before you travel.
Population: World Bank, 2025 (CC BY 4.0). Capital, area and languages: Wikidata. Facts fetched October 30, 2026.

Before you go

Which plugs are used in Djibouti?
Sockets take plug type C/E, at 220 V and 50 Hz.
What is the emergency number in Djibouti?
Call 17 for the police, 19 for an ambulance and 18 for the fire brigade.
Do you tip in Djibouti?
Round up, or leave small change.
Which side of the road do they drive on in Djibouti?
Traffic drives on the right.
What currency is used in Djibouti?
Prices are in Djiboutian Franc (DJF).
What language do they speak in Djibouti?
Official languages: French and Arabic.
How do I call a number in Djibouti from abroad?
To call a number there from abroad, start with +253.