Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net (Details) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2024 USD ($)
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net
Beginning balance	$ 19,601,507
Ending balance	19,489,487
Foreign currency translation adjustments
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net
Beginning balance	(638,583)
Net current period change	(156,116)
Ending balance	(794,699)
Increase (decrease) in fair value of derivatives, net of reclassification
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net
Beginning balance	(112,810)
Net current period change	57,418
Ending balance	(55,392)
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net
Beginning balance	(751,393)
Net current period change	(98,698)
Ending balance	(850,091)
Digital Realty Trust, L.P.
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net
Beginning balance	19,601,507
Ending balance	19,489,487
Digital Realty Trust, L.P. | Foreign currency translation adjustments
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net
Beginning balance	(656,063)
Net current period change	(159,617)
Ending balance	(815,680)
Digital Realty Trust, L.P. | Increase (decrease) in fair value of derivatives, net of reclassification
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net
Beginning balance	(116,605)
Net current period change	58,706
Ending balance	(57,899)
Digital Realty Trust, L.P. | Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net
Beginning balance	(772,668)
Net current period change	(100,911)
Ending balance	$ (873,579)