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Entity Information [Line Items]  
Document Type 8-K
Document Period End Date Jul. 23, 2026
Entity File Number 001-32336
Entity Registrant Name DIGITAL REALTY TRUST, INC.
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code MD
Entity Tax Identification Number 26-0081711
Entity Address, Address Line One 601 West 2nd Street,
Entity Address, City or Town A
Entity Address, State or Province TX
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code 78701
City Area Code 7
Local Phone Number 281-0
Written Communications false
Soliciting Material false
Pre-commencement Tender Offer false
Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer false
Entity Emerging Growth Company false
Entity Central Index Key 0001297996
Amendment Flag false
Common Stock  
Entity Information [Line Items]  
Title of 12(b) Security Common Stock
Trading Symbol DLR
Security Exchange Name NYSE
Series J Preferred Stock  
Entity Information [Line Items]  
Title of 12(b) Security Series J Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock
Trading Symbol DLR Pr J
Security Exchange Name NYSE
Series K Preferred Stock  
Entity Information [Line Items]  
Title of 12(b) Security Series K Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock
Trading Symbol DLR Pr K
Security Exchange Name NYSE
Series L Preferred Stock  
Entity Information [Line Items]  
Title of 12(b) Security Series L Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock
Trading Symbol DLR Pr L
Security Exchange Name NYSE