Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net (Details) $ in Thousands	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2024 USD ($)
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net
Beginning balance	$ 19,601,507
Ending balance	21,710,975
Foreign currency translation adjustments
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net
Beginning balance	(638,583)
Net current period change	94,952
Ending balance	(543,631)
Increase (decrease) in fair value of derivatives, net of reclassification
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net
Beginning balance	(112,810)
Net current period change	(924)
Ending balance	(113,734)
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss, Net
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net
Beginning balance	(751,393)
Net current period change	94,028
Ending balance	(657,365)
Digital Realty Trust, L.P.
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net
Beginning balance	19,601,507
Ending balance	21,710,975
Digital Realty Trust, L.P. | Foreign currency translation adjustments
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net
Beginning balance	(656,063)
Net current period change	96,519
Ending balance	(559,544)
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	(858)
Ending balance	(117,463)
Digital Realty Trust, L.P. | Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss, Net
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net
Beginning balance	(772,668)
Net current period change	95,661
Ending balance	$ (677,007)