How to call Sudan from the UK
- From mobile
- +249 xx xxx xxxx
- From landline
- 00 249 xx xxx xxxx
From $0.72/min in your browser, no plan needed
How to dial Sudan from the UK
How to make a call to Sudan from the UK: dial the exit code, the country code, and the number. Drop the leading 0 of a Sudan number: after 249 you dial 9 digits.
- 00The UK exit code
- 249Country code of Sudan
- 153Khartoum
- xxx xxxLocal number
- From a mobile: +249 xx xxx xxxx
Paste or type a number here to see how to dial it from anywhere
Example: +249 15 312 3456
- Mobile
- +249 15 312 3456
- Landline
- 00 249 15 312 3456
Main area codes in Sudan
The area code comes right after 249, then the local number
- Khartoum00 24915300 249183then 6 digits
- Omdurman00 24915700 249187then 6 digits
- Khartoum North00 24915500 249185then 6 digits
- Khartoum Rural00 24915600 249186then 6 digits
Before you call Sudan
Pick the code for your city
Each code is followed by 6 digits.
- Khartoum00 249 153
- Omdurman00 249 157
- Khartoum North00 249 155
Remove the 0 after 249
A saved number with a 0 after the country code fails.
- Fails
- 00 249 0 153 xxx xxx
- Works
- 00 249 153 xxx xxx
Calling Sudan cell phones
How do I call Sudan from the UK on a mobile? Hold 0 until + appears, then dial 249.
Calling Sudan from the UK without an international plan
Suparelay calls Sudan for $0.72/min from your browser, with no plan. Without one, carriers in the UK charge up to $6.13/min. No EE plan covers Sudan, O2 includes it with £15 Big Bundle, and Vodafone sells it as an add-on.
| Carrier | Per minute |
|---|---|
SuparelayNo plan neededUp to 8× cheaper | $0.72 landline$0.73 mobile |
 | $6.13 |
 | $5.42$0.36 landline · $0.69 mobile with plan |
 | $3.96 |
Want to call Sudan?
Type the number and call from your browser, with no app and no plan
When to call Sudan
The time now in Sudan, and the best hours to call. The time difference moves when UK clocks change in March and October. The clock in Sudan stays the same.
- Time difference
- March to October: 1 hour ahead of London
- October to March: 2 hours ahead of London
- Daylight saving time
- None, the clocks never change
Why a call to Sudan fails
O2 blocks international calls on a £0 Spend Cap
A £0 Spend Cap on O2 bars chargeable use outside the monthly and Bolt On allowances. International calls are in that group, so the call fails.
O2, What are spend caps?From any country, a call to Sudan also fails when
- The 0 is still there
- The exit code is wrong for your country
Questions
How to call Sudan from the UK on a cell phone or mobile?
Dial +249, then the number. It works from any mobile in the UK
Are calls to Sudan included in the UK phone plans?
Not on most plans. No carrier in the UK that we checked includes Sudan in a plan
How much does it cost to call Sudan from the UK?
With no plan, carriers in the UK charge up to $6.13 a minute. Suparelay charges each started minute, from your browser
How to call Khartoum from the UK?
For Khartoum, dial 00 249 153, then the 6-digit local number
Do I need to dial 00 to call Sudan?
From a landline, yes: dial 00, then 249. From a mobile, type + instead, and the phone adds the exit code
How do I dial a +249 number?
Press and hold 0 until + appears, then dial 249 and the 9-digit number
Can I call Sudan on my iPhone?
Yes. In the Phone app, press and hold 0 for +, then dial 249 and the 9-digit number. Your plan must allow calls to Sudan
Why isn't my call going through to Sudan?
The usual causes: the 0 is still there and the exit code is wrong for your country. Each one is listed above, with a link to its fix
How to call Sudan from the UK for free, with a free call to Sudan?
An app calls for free only when both sides have it. A call to a landline, or to a phone without the app, costs money
How to call Sudan from the UK on WhatsApp?
WhatsApp and FaceTime call for free, but only someone with the same app. To ring a landline or a phone in Sudan without the app, use your phone plan, a calling service, or Suparelay
How to call Sudan landline from the UK?
From a landline in the UK, dial 00 249, then the 9-digit number
When is the best time to call Sudan?
Call between 8:00 and 22:00 in Sudan. March to October: 1 hour ahead of London. October to March: 2 hours ahead of London
How to make an international call to Sudan?
Dial 00 249, then the 9-digit number. From a mobile, +249 works too