Basics
Sockets & plugs
Djibouti uses 220V, 50Hz with sockets and plugs Type C and Type E.
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Money
Currency
Djibouti uses the Djiboutian franc (symbol: Fr), code DJF.
Banknotes come in denominations of 10000, 5000, 2000 and 1000 francs. Franc is subdivided into 100 centimes. Coins come in denominations of 500, 250, 100, 50, 20, 10, 5, 2 and 1 francs.
Tipping
Tipping is quite common in Djibouti and it's good etiquette to leave one. How much money you leave depends on the service and how happy you were with it. Receipts usually include a service charge.
ATMs
Automatic teller machines (local name: Distributeur automatique de billets (DAB)) are rare in Djibouti. Your best bet is to look for them in large cities and community places.
You do not need a chip & PIN card to use an ATM — your standard magnetic card will work fine.
Communications
Internet
Internet speed in Djibouti is on average 1.8 Mbps.
WiFi coverage in Djibouti is low. It is not as easy to find one.
Mobile phone
You can buy a SIM card for about 6,747.22 DJF, which includes 1 GB of data plan. You can choose from 1 telecoms: Djibouti Telecom.
Djibouti uses GSM mobile networks GSM 900.
If you don't want to buy SIM card in Djibouti upon arrival, make sure to check the roaming charges with your telecom provider before your departure so there are no surprises when you return home.
Dial code
To call Djibouti, dial +, then 253 (the country code for Djibouti), then the area code and the local number.
For local calls within Djibouti, start with the area code. In the case above area code is 21 .
Health & safety
LGBTIQ+
Homosexuality is legal in Djibouti.
Same-sex marriage is not recognized.
Vaccinations
No vaccinations are required to enter this country. The vaccinations listed for this country are recommended for the traveler’s protection.
These apply only to select travelers or persons on work assignments.
Travel advisories
Alerts are issued for short-term events we think you should know about when planning travel to a country.
