How to call Tunisia
- From mobile
- +216 xx xxx xxx
- From landline
- exit code + 216 xx xxx xxx
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How to call Tunisia from another country
The exit code depends on the country you call from. Find yours, then dial the rest
How to dial Tunisia from abroad
How to make a call to Tunisia from another country: dial your exit code, the country code, and the number. Landline area codes have 2 digits, such as 71 for Tunis, and 6 digits follow the code.
- 00Exit code
- 216Country code of Tunisia
- xx xxx xxxThe 8-digit number, area code first
- From a mobile, type + instead of 00
- From the US or Canada, type 011 instead of 00
Paste or type a number here to see how to dial it from anywhere
Before you call Tunisia
How to call to Tunisia by city
A landline in a big city starts with its 2-digit area code. Type it right after 216.
- Tunis+216 71
- Sousse+216 73
- Sfax+216 74
Calling Tunisia on a mobile
A mobile number has 8 digits and starts with 2, 3, 4, 5, or 9.
- +216Tunisia
- xx xxx xxxmobile number
Bizerte/Nabeul/Zaghouan share a code
These three areas use one area code, then 6 more digits.
- +216Tunisia
- 72area code
- xxx xxxlocal number
How Tunisia phone numbers work
- Length
- Every Tunisia number has 8 digits after +216
- Landlines
- Starts with 3, 7, or 8
- Mobiles
- Starts with 2, 3, 4, 5, or 9
- Toll-free numbers
- Starts with 80
Want to call Tunisia?
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When to call Tunisia
The time now in Tunisia, and the best hours to call. Tunisia keeps one clock all year, so only a clock change in your own country moves the time difference.
- Daylight saving time
- None, the clocks never change
Holidays in Tunisia
Offices close on these days by law
- Oct15Evacuation DayThursday
- Jan1New Year's DayFriday
- Jan14Revolution and Youth DayThursday
- Mar9Eid al-Fitr (estimated)Tuesday
- Mar10Eid al-Fitr Holiday (estimated)Wednesday
- Mar11Eid al-Fitr Holiday (estimated)Thursday
Why a call to Tunisia fails
The exit code is wrong for your country
00 works from Tunisia, Europe, and most of the world. From the US and Canada, the exit code is 011.
The number does not take calls from abroad
Numbers that start with 80 are toll-free inside Tunisia and often cannot be reached from outside the country.
Questions
How do I call Tunisia from another country?
Dial your exit code, then 216 and the 8-digit number
Which exit code do I dial before 216?
From a landline, dial your exit code first: 00 in most countries, 011 in the US and Canada. From a mobile, + replaces it
How to call a Tunisia mobile number?
From a mobile in any country, dial +216, then the 8-digit number
Why does my call to Tunisia not go through?
The usual causes: the exit code is wrong for your country and the number does not take calls from abroad. Each one is explained above, with its fix
What time is it in Tunisia now?
Call between 8:00 and 22:00 in Tunisia. Most of Tunisia keeps the time of Tunis. Tunisia has no daylight saving time
How much does it cost to call Tunisia?
It depends on where you call from. Many plans in the US and Canada include Tunisia. From a browser, Suparelay charges each started minute, at the price shown before you call
Is a free call to Tunisia possible?
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 do I type +216 on a phone?
Hold the 0 key until + shows, then type 216 and the 8-digit number. It works the same in every country
Can I make a WhatsApp call to Tunisia?
Free apps such as WhatsApp ring only people who have them. A landline in Tunisia needs a phone network: a plan, a calling service, or Suparelay from your browser
How to make an international call to Tunisia?
Dial your exit code, then 216 and the 8-digit number
Is a free call to a Tunisia mobile number possible?
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 do you call Tunisia online? Is an internet call to Tunisia possible?
Free apps such as WhatsApp ring only people who have them. A landline in Tunisia needs a phone network: a plan, a calling service, or Suparelay from your browser
What's the best way to call Tunisia?
It depends on where you call from. Many plans in the US and Canada include Tunisia. From a browser, Suparelay charges each started minute, at the price shown before you call
How to call Tunisia number online?
It depends on where you call from. Many plans in the US and Canada include Tunisia. From a browser, Suparelay charges each started minute, at the price shown before you call