Lively and colorful local markets selling crafts and artifacts are well worth visiting.
Shopping hoursSat-Thurs 0730-1200 and 1600-1900.
Currency Information:CurrencyDjibouti Franc (DJF; symbol Djf) = 100 centimes. Notes are in denominations of Djf10,000, 5,000, 2,000, 1,000 and 500. Coins are in denominations of Djf500, 100, 50, 20 and 10.
Currency ExchangeCurrency can be exchanged at major banks and hotels, or at authorized bureaux de change in the capital. The bureaux de change are open
all day, while the banks have limited opening hours.
Credit/Debit Cards and ATMsThese are only accepted by airlines and some of the larger hotels.
Traveller's ChequesTo avoid additional exchange rate charges, travelers are advised to take travelers cheques in US Dollars or Euros. Euro and Sterling cheques are not accepted unless marked as ‘External Account’ or
‘Pour Compte Etranger’. The majority of banks are in the place du 27 juin area.
Banking HoursSat-Thurs 0715-1145.
Exchange Rate Indicators| Date | Apr 07 |
| £1.00= | Djf347.60 |
| $1.00= | Djf174.73 |
| €1.00= | Djf234.81 |
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