Djibouti — Shopping
Shopping
Lively and colorful local markets selling crafts and artifacts are well worth visiting.
Shopping hours: Sat-Thurs 0730-1200 and 1600-1900.
Currency
Djibouti 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 Exchange
Currency can be exchanged at major banks and hotels, or at authorized bureau de change in the capital. The bureau de change are open all day, while the banks have limited opening hours.
Credit Cards, Debit Cards, and ATMs
These are only accepted by airlines and some of the larger hotels.
Travelers Checks
To avoid additional exchange rate charges, travelers are advised to take travelers checks in US Dollars or Euros. Euro and Sterling checks are not accepted unless marked as ‘External Account’ or ‘Pour Compte Etranger’. The majority of banks are in the place du 27 juin area.
Currency Restrictions
There are no restrictions on the import or export of local or foreign currency.
Banking Hours
Sat-Thurs 0715-1145.
Exchange Rate
| 1.00 GBP = 287.47 DJF |
| 1.00 USD = 178.95 DJF |
| 1.00 EUR = 252.61 DJF |
| Currency conversion rates as of 19 July 2011 |
