Police
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999
National Police
Country record
Djibouti Emergency Numbers: 999, 18, Police and Fire
Djibouti emergency-number records for Police and Fire, including 999 and 18, with source and review-status notes.
Dialling code
+253
Source notes
Available
Mobile action
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Updated
2026-05-05
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Other Emergency Services
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12
Information
Reviewed sources
Source notes for reviewed Police and Fire records in Djibouti.
Frequently asked questions
The reviewed records currently available for Djibouti are listed above for Police and Fire. Check each source and review date before relying on a number.
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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