Burundi phone numbers

Updated 2026-09-30 · By the ZuteSIP team (ZuteSIP Inc.)

Get a real Burundi mobile number (+257) that people in Burundi can call and text like any other local line. Every plan includes unlimited incoming SMS and calls, 500 SMS and 1,000 minutes of outgoing use per month, and a 7-day replacement guarantee.

Country code: +257
Number length: 8 digits after +257
Main city: Bujumbura
Capital: Bujumbura
Language: English
Currency: USD ($) — you pay in USD stablecoins
Number types: Mobile, local
In stock now: 36 numbers
From: $1.80 / month · billed yearly

Available Burundi numbers right now

36 Burundi numbers in stock as of 2026-10-09. A sample:

Number	Type	City
+257 XX 26 97 XX	Local	West zone
+257 XX 40 72 XX	Local	Central east zone
+257 XX 26 02 XX	Local	West zone
+257 XX 28 97 XX	Local	Bujumbura
+257 XX 70 49 XX	Local	Bujumbura
+257 XX 20 64 XX	Local	Bujumbura
+257 XX 39 03 XX	Local	Bujumbura
+257 XX 81 74 XX	Local	Bujumbura
+257 XX 66 78 XX	Local	Bujumbura
+257 XX 75 55 XX	Local	Bujumbura

Why get a Burundi (+257) number

Across Africa, mobile is the primary way people get online, pay and talk to businesses, so a local number is often the first point of contact.

With a +257 number you can serve Burundi customers, suppliers and partners without opening an office in Bujumbura, and without asking anyone to pay for an international call.

Because it's a real number on the Burundi telephone network, it works for normal calls and text messages — including one-time passcodes and verification SMS from apps and websites.

What's included with every Burundi number

Unlimited inbound texts to your Burundi number
500 outbound SMS per month included
1,000 outbound calling minutes per month included
Inbound calls without limits
Per-number SIP credentials
Call forwarding in one click
Browser-based dialer
7-day replacement guarantee
Auto-renewal — the number stays yours

Works with WhatsApp, Facebook, Google, Telegram and more

Your Burundi number receives the one-time codes and verification calls sent by WhatsApp, WhatsApp Business, Telegram, Signal, Instagram, Facebook, Google, Gmail and thousands of other services, so you can register or recover a Burundi account from anywhere.

And you're covered: if an app you need doesn't accept your number, our 7-day replacement guarantee swaps it for a new number free — or you get a full refund if it hasn't been used.

Looking for a Burundi virtual number?

Most people searching for a Burundi virtual number want a +257 number they can use online, without a SIM card or a trip to Burundi. ZuteSIP gives you exactly that — but on a real number from the Burundi numbering plan, not an app-only line or a shared list.

You use it in your dashboard, in any SIP app or forwarded to your own phone, and it receives standard SMS and voice calls — which is why WhatsApp, Telegram, Google and Facebook verification codes arrive like on any mobile line. Read more: virtual number vs real mobile number.

Burundi number types and prices

Type	Monthly	Included	In stock
Mobile	$1.80/mo	Unlimited in-SMS & in-calls · 500 SMS · 1,000 min	12
Local	$1.80/mo	Unlimited in-SMS & in-calls · 500 SMS · 1,000 min	24

Burundi numbers available right now

Right now there are 36 Burundi numbers ready to assign — 12 mobile, 24 local. Local numbers carry a Bujumbura identity, mobile numbers sit on national mobile ranges.

A few of today's numbers: +257 XX 58 85 XX (mobile); +257 XX 26 97 XX (local). The digits shown as XX are revealed the moment a number is assigned to your account.

Burundi phone number format

Burundi uses the country code +257. In international (E.164) format a Burundi number is +257 followed by 8 digits — for example +257 XX 58 85 XX.

Callers inside Burundi use the national format; everyone else dials +257 first. However they reach you, calls and SMS land in your dashboard, on your SIP device or on the phone you forward to.

Calling Burundi and caller ID

From the United States or Canada: dial 011 257 and the 8-digit number. From the UK, Europe, India and most other countries: dial 00 257 and the number. From any mobile phone, +257 works everywhere.

Your 1,000 monthly outgoing minutes can be used to call Burundi or other destinations, with your +257 number displayed as caller ID.

How to get a Burundi number

Pick your Burundi number from the live list.
Pay from your ZuteSIP wallet — USDT or USDC on Tron, BNB Chain, Polygon, Base or Solana.
Use it straight away for SMS, calls, WhatsApp and more.

Who uses Burundi numbers

Startups testing demand in Burundi
Consultants serving Burundi clients from abroad
A dedicated line for WhatsApp Business or Telegram
Two-factor authentication for business accounts
Burundi diaspora staying reachable at home
Outbound sales with a local caller ID

Paying from Burundi or anywhere else

No Burundi bank card needed: fund your wallet with USDT or USDC from any exchange or wallet, and each renewal is taken from your balance automatically.

7-day replacement guarantee

Buy with confidence: for 7 days after purchase you can swap your Burundi number for a fresh one at no cost, as many as 2 times, if it isn't working for the apps you need.

And if you'd rather not keep it at all: if you haven't made or received a single call or SMS on the number, you get a full refund within 7 days — no questions asked.

Burundi phone numbers — FAQ

Is this a real Burundi phone number?

Yes. It's a real +257 number on the Burundi telephone network. People in Burundi and around the world can call and text it like any other number, and it receives SMS verification codes.

Can I use a Burundi number for WhatsApp, Telegram or Instagram?

Yes. Enter your +257 number in the app and read the code in your dashboard. And with our 7-day replacement guarantee, if an app won't accept it you get a new number free.

How much does a Burundi phone number cost?

Burundi numbers start at just $1.80 per month on our annual plan ($21.60 billed once a year). Setup is free, and every plan includes unlimited incoming SMS and calls, 500 SMS and 1,000 minutes a month.

What's included with a Burundi number?

Unlimited incoming SMS and calls, 500 outgoing SMS and 1,000 outgoing minutes per month, plus SIP credentials, call forwarding and the browser dialer.

Do I need to live in Burundi to get a +257 number?

No — ZuteSIP customers use Burundi numbers from all over the world. All you need is an email address to sign up.

How long can I keep my Burundi number?

For as long as you want. It renews automatically from your wallet — keep auto-renew on and the number stays yours year after year.

What is the country code for Burundi?

The international dialing code for Burundi is +257, followed by a 8-digit national number. From the US dial 011 257; from most other countries 00 257.

How many Burundi numbers are available?

36 right now (12 mobile, 24 local). Stock changes daily — the list at the top of this page is live.

How quickly is the number activated?

Most numbers are activated within minutes of payment. The full number and SIP credentials appear in your dashboard as soon as it's live.

What if the number doesn't work for me?

You're covered twice: our 7-day replacement guarantee swaps it for a new number free (up to 2 times), and if the number is unused you can instead get a full refund within 7 days — no questions asked.

Which number types are available in Burundi?

Right now: mobile, local. Stock is shown live on this page, and every type includes the same allowances and the 7-day replacement guarantee.

Can I receive calls on a Burundi number as well as SMS?

Yes. Incoming calls are unlimited, just like incoming SMS. Calls ring in the web dialer in your dashboard, in any SIP app or PBX, or on a phone you forward them to.