Police
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999
National Police
Official country record
Djibouti Emergency Numbers: 999, 18, Police and Fire
Official Djibouti emergency numbers for Police and Fire, including 999 and 18. Tap to call verified local numbers.
Dialling code
+253
Source notes
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Updated
2026-05-05
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Other Emergency Services
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12
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Official source notes for Djibouti cover Police and Fire numbers where available.
Frequently asked questions
Official emergency numbers in Djibouti are listed above for Police and Fire. Use the source section when a verified source is available.
The Police number in Djibouti is 999. Dial it from any phone. Stay calm and give the operator your exact location.
The Fire number in Djibouti is 18. Dial it from any phone. Stay calm and give the operator your exact location.
When dialling from a foreign number, you can still dial the local number directly. Djibouti country code is +253. Alternatively dial 999 directly. Emergency numbers work without the country code from within the country.
When dialling from a foreign number, you can still dial the local number directly. Djibouti country code is +253. Alternatively dial 18 directly. Emergency numbers work without the country code from within the country.
When calling Police (999), speak clearly and state: (1) your exact location or address, (2) the nature of the emergency, (3) how many people are involved. Stay on the line until the operator tells you to hang up.
When calling Fire (18), speak clearly and state: (1) your exact location or address, (2) the nature of the emergency, (3) how many people are involved. Stay on the line until the operator tells you to hang up.
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