Djibouti: General Travel Information
Money / Currency Safety advice Health Issues Visas
Weather Commuications Electricity Public Holidays
Djibouti Franc (Djf) = 100 centimes. Notes are in denominations of Djf10,000, 5000, 2000, 1000 and 500. Coins are in denominations of Djf500, 100, 50, 20 and 10.
redit ards are not widely accepted
Travellers Cheques can be difficult to exchange
Banks and bureau de change will change foreign currency
International direct dialling is available
Mobile phone coverage is good around the capital on roaming agreements but poor elsewhere in the country.
Internet is not widely available
Post to Europe generally takes about 1 week airmail, or 3 weeks surface mail. It is generally reliable
Country Code: ++ 253
Electric Power is 220V running at 50Hz. The Plug types used are :
Round pin attachment plug
Round pin plug and receptacle with male grounding pin
Visas are required by all
The climate is generally extremely hot and dry, particular between June and August, this is when the inland gets its rains, with the cooler season being from November to April, rainy season on the coast. rainfall is very low throughout the country.
National weather Service
World Meteorological Organization
| 1st January | New Years' Day |
| 1st May | Worker's Day |
| 27th June | Independence Day |
| December 25th | Christmas Day |
| and variable Muslim holidays. | |