Area Code 2221 – Bujumbura
The phone area code for Bujumbura is 2221 (international format +2572221). Browse local exchange codes (NXX) and carrier assignments below.
📍 Geographic Location of Bujumbura
Geographic Overview
The +257 2221 prefix is a geographic National Destination Code (NDC) assigned to the Bujumbura Mairie province, the economic and political capital of Burundi. This code covers the urban core of Bujumbura, including the central business district, administrative quarters, and surrounding residential areas. As a fixed-line service, it is primarily used by businesses, government institutions, and residential subscribers within the city limits.
Dialing Format
To call a number using this prefix, the international format is +257 2221 XXXX, where XXXX is the four-digit subscriber number. The total number length is 8 digits after the country code. When dialing from within Burundi, callers must include the trunk prefix '0' before the NDC, resulting in 0 2221 XXXX. For example, a local call to a Bujumbura number would be dialed as 0 2221 1234, while an international caller would dial +257 2221 1234.
Calling Instructions
- Local callers (within Burundi): Dial 0 2221 XXXX (omit the country code).
- International callers: Dial your country's exit code (e.g., 00 from most European countries, 011 from the US/Canada), then 257, then 2221 XXXX. Do not include the leading '0'.
Regulatory and Technical Notes
The Burundi Telecommunications Regulation and Control Agency (ARCT) manages numbering resources. The 2221 prefix is part of the geographic numbering plan, meaning the tariff is typically based on the caller's location relative to Bujumbura. Calls from other regions within Burundi may incur higher rates. Fixed-line numbers are generally associated with traditional PSTN services, but some may be routed over VoIP backbones by operators, though the geographic significance remains unchanged.
As of the latest ITU-T E.164 guidelines, Burundi has not implemented number portability for fixed lines, so the prefix generally indicates the physical location of the line. However, with the growth of IP-based services, some businesses may use virtual numbers that appear as Bujumbura numbers but are answered elsewhere. Always verify with the called party if the location is critical.