Emergency numbers for Djibouti

The Police emergency number in Djibouti is 999. Dial it from any phone. Stay calm and give the operator your exact location.

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.

Yes. Dial 999 from any mobile or landline in Djibouti, even without a SIM card or mobile credit. The call is free of charge.

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.

Yes. Calling 999 in Djibouti is free from any landline or mobile phone, including prepaid phones with no credit.

The Fire emergency number in Djibouti is 18. Dial it from any phone. Stay calm and give the operator your exact location.

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.

Yes. Dial 18 from any mobile or landline in Djibouti, even without a SIM card or mobile credit. The call is free of charge.

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.

Yes. Calling 18 in Djibouti is free from any landline or mobile phone, including prepaid phones with no credit.