Djibouti SMS numbers: +253 and the eight-digit plan
Djibouti Telecom moved from six- to eight-digit numbers in 2012. Check the full +253 order number instead of removing two digits to match an old example.
Quote snapshot: 2026-10-27 05:17 (UTC+8). Prices are indicative activation starting prices in USD, converted using the site's configured exchange rate. Your balance, top-ups and order charges are in CNY. Confirm the final quote and CNY debit before purchasing. This snapshot may be stale. Check the picker for current quotes.
Reviewed by SMS4U · Content checked: 2026-10-27 · Prices update with the inventory snapshot
Do not turn a current number into an old six-digit example
Djibouti Telecom notified the ITU of a move from six to eight national digits from March 2012. The country code is +253 and the published closed plan has no extra national prefix. Keep all eight national digits on the order. A six-digit example on an old page predates the change; removing the first two digits of your current order number changes the destination.
If the sender separately selects Djibouti/+253, check whether its field wants only the eight-digit national part. If it asks for an international number, copy the complete order number. Duplicating +253, adding an imagined trunk prefix or using an obsolete six-digit string will not address the purchased inbox.
Available apps and reference prices
USD reference prices come from an inventory snapshot. Confirm the live pool, order duration and final CNY debit in the picker.
| Apps | Activation from (USD) | Rental periods | Get number |
|---|---|---|---|
| baidu | USD $0.0931 | — | |
| grindr | USD $0.0931 | — | |
| skout | USD $0.10 | — | |
| yandex | USD $0.1056 | — | |
| Apple | USD $0.1292 | — | |
| bigolive | USD $0.1292 | — | |
| burgerking | USD $0.1292 | — | |
| cocacola | USD $0.1292 | — | |
| foodpanda | USD $0.1292 | — | |
| lidl | USD $0.1292 | — | |
| mcdonalds | USD $0.1292 | — | |
| shein | USD $0.1292 | — | |
| Spotify | USD $0.1292 | — | |
| ubisoft | USD $0.1292 | — | |
| whatnot | USD $0.1292 | — | |
| clubhouse | USD $0.1403 | — | |
| gofundme | USD $0.1403 | — | |
| mailru | USD $0.1403 | — | |
| mtscashback | USD $0.1403 | — | |
| zomato | USD $0.1403 | — | |
| roblox | USD $0.1444 | — | |
| adobe | USD $0.1472 | — | |
| astropay | USD $0.1472 | — | |
| bet365 | USD $0.1472 | — | |
| bolt | USD $0.1472 | — | |
| didi | USD $0.1472 | — | |
| paysafecard | USD $0.1472 | — | |
| revolut | USD $0.1472 | — | |
| vinted | USD $0.1472 | — | |
| blizzard | USD $0.1597 | — | |
| glovo | USD $0.1597 | — | |
| hinge | USD $0.1597 | — | |
| imo | USD $0.1597 | — | |
| lovoo | USD $0.1597 | — | |
| Netflix | USD $0.1597 | — | |
| redbook | USD $0.1597 | — | |
| soulapp | USD $0.1597 | — | |
| wolt | USD $0.1597 | — | |
| caixa | USD $0.1639 | — | |
| moneylion | USD $0.1639 | — | |
| other | USD $0.1639 | — | |
| bilibili | USD $0.1889 | — | |
| blablacar | USD $0.1889 | — | |
| careem | USD $0.1889 | — | |
| classpass | USD $0.1889 | — | |
| getir | USD $0.1889 | — | |
| iqos | USD $0.1889 | — | |
| noon | USD $0.1889 | — | |
| ticketmaster | USD $0.1889 | — | |
| walmart | USD $0.1889 | — | |
| wise | USD $0.1889 | — | |
| zalo | USD $0.1889 | — | |
| USD $0.2125 | — | ||
| USD $0.2125 | — | ||
| Microsoft | USD $0.2125 | — | |
| Steam | USD $0.2292 | — | |
| USD $0.2292 | — | ||
| Discord | USD $0.2375 | — | |
| aol | USD $0.2458 | — | |
| Airbnb | USD $0.25 | — | |
| biedronka | USD $0.25 | — | |
| coinbase | USD $0.25 | — | |
| erome | USD $0.25 | — | |
| KakaoTalk | USD $0.25 | — | |
| vfsglobal | USD $0.25 | — | |
| happn | USD $0.2611 | — | |
| Naver | USD $0.2611 | — | |
| olx | USD $0.2611 | — | |
| vkontakte | USD $0.2611 | — | |
| USD $0.2611 | — | ||
| zoho | USD $0.2611 | — | |
| offgamers | USD $0.2778 | — | |
| truecaller | USD $0.2778 | — | |
| Viber | USD $0.2861 | — | |
| yalla | USD $0.2931 | — | |
| Google / Gmail | USD $0.3097 | — | |
| hily | USD $0.3097 | — | |
| USD $0.3097 | — | ||
| nttgame | USD $0.3097 | — | |
| okcupid | USD $0.3097 | — | |
| paycell | USD $0.3097 | — | |
| Shopee | USD $0.3097 | — | |
| TikTok | USD $0.3097 | — | |
| Uber | USD $0.3097 | — | |
| Yahoo | USD $0.3097 | — | |
| Amazon | USD $0.3264 | — | |
| Snapchat | USD $0.3264 | — | |
| X / Twitter | USD $0.3569 | — | |
| USD $0.3639 | — | ||
| deliveroo | USD $0.3889 | — | |
| olacabs | USD $0.3889 | — | |
| papara | USD $0.3889 | — | |
| tinder | USD $0.3889 | — | |
| craigslist | USD $0.4056 | — | |
| eBay | USD $0.4694 | — | |
| nike | USD $0.4694 | — | |
| OpenAI / ChatGPT | USD $0.4889 | — | |
| Telegram | USD $0.55 | — | |
| PayPal | USD $0.6694 | — | |
| paytm | USD $0.7889 | — | |
| USD $1.1611 | — |
No matching offers.
The offer list does not represent one universal Djibouti line
Choose the exact app. For Telegram, inspect its live Djibouti Smart recommendation and other eligible pools. A WhatsApp price belongs to another product. Pools can change; a reference price and estimated count do not lock a number. Confirmation shows the CNY debit and validity window; USD on the English page is indicative.
A one-time text order does not keep the same number for future codes. Set up a contact and recovery method you can maintain if the account will matter later.
What to check after correct entry still fails
For a rejection before sending, review Djibouti, +253, all eight digits and whether a six-digit example was copied from an obsolete page. Then read the sender's own policy on short-use numbers. If the app reports sent but no text appears in the order, check the countdown and SMS state and save the request time and exact message. Repeated sends do not establish that the first text reached the supplier.
Neighbouring countries have different codes and lengths; do not reuse Djibouti's entry rules for another country. This product receives texts only and supplies neither voice nor local identity eligibility.
Sources and further reading
Platform rules can change. Follow the verification options shown in your current app session. The following official resources support the specific conditions discussed in this guide.