VerifiedAfricaReviewed 2026-08-08

Burundi

Burundi, located in East Africa, uses the ISO 3166-1 alpha-2 code **BI** and alpha-3 code **BDI** for international standardization, including shipping, data systems, and financial transactions. Its international calling code is **+257**, required when dialing Burundian phone numbers from abroad. The country-code top-level domain (ccTLD) **.bi** is used for websites and email tied to Burundi; registration is open to businesses and individuals for local online presence. The official currency is the Burundian Franc (ISO 4217 code **BIF**), essential for trade, banking, and pricing within the country. These identifiers support global communication, digital branding, and economic operations involving Burundi.

VerifiedReviewed 2026-08-08
Calling code
+257
ISO alpha-2
BI
ISO alpha-3
BDI
ISO numeric
108
ccTLD
.bi
Currency
BIFBurundian franc (BIF)
Region
Africa
Capital
Gitega

How to call Burundi

From outside Burundi, dial your international access prefix, then +257, then the national number. Drop the leading trunk zero when the destination numbering plan requires it.

+257 [area or mobile code] [local number]

Read the international dialing guide