How to call Tunisia from Canada
- From mobile
- +216 xx xxx xxx
- From landline
- 011 216 xx xxx xxx
From $1.37/min in your browser, no plan needed
How to dial Tunisia from Canada
How to make a call to Tunisia from Canada: dial the exit code, the country code, and the number. Tunisian numbers have 8 digits, so the 2-digit area code leaves 6 digits for the local number.
- 011Canada exit code
- 216Country code of Tunisia
- xx xxx xxxThe 8-digit number, area code first
- From a mobile: +216 xx xxx xxx
Paste or type a number here to see how to dial it from anywhere
Example: +216 30 010 123
- Mobile
- +216 30 010 123
- Landline
- 011 216 30 010 123
Main area codes in Tunisia
The area code comes right after 216, then the local number
- Bizerte/Nabeul/Zaghouan011 21672then 6 digits
- Ariana/Ben Arous/Carthage/Tunis011 21671then 6 digits
- Ariana/Ben Arous/Manouba/Tunis011 21679then 6 digits
- Gabes/Kebili/Medenine/Tataouine011 21675then 6 digits
- Gafsa/Sidi Bouzid/Tozeur011 21676then 6 digits
- Ben Arous011 21670then 6 digits
- Beja/Jendouba/Kef/La Kef/Siliana/Tabarka011 21678then 6 digits
- Chebba/Hamman-Sousse/Khenis/Mahdia/Monastir/Sousse011 21673then 6 digits
Before you call Tunisia
Dial Tunis, Sfax, or Sousse
Each city has its own 2-digit code after 216, then 6 more digits.
- Tunis011 216 71
- Sfax011 216 74
- Sousse011 216 73
Reach Bizerte, Nabeul, or Zaghouan
These three share the code 72. Type the number in the dialer above.
- 011exit
- 216Tunisia
- 72Bizerte
- xx xx xxlocal number
Check the time difference
How do I call Tunisia from Canada at a good hour? The time difference is 5 or 6 hours, so check the clocks above.
Calling Tunisia from Canada without an international plan
Suparelay calls Tunisia for $1.37/min from your browser, with no plan. Without one, carriers in Canada charge up to $2.81/min. Bell Mobility, Freedom Mobile, and Rogers each sell a named add-on for calls to Tunisia.
| Carrier | Per minute |
|---|---|
SuparelayNo plan neededUp to 2× cheaper | $1.37 |
 | $2.11 + tax$0.42 + tax with plan |
 | $1.76 + tax$0.74 + tax with plan |
 | $2.81 + tax$1.05 + tax with plan |
Want to call Tunisia?
Type the number and call from your browser, with no app and no plan
When to call Tunisia
The time now in Tunisia, and the best hours to call. The gap changes in March and November when Canadian clocks change.
- Time difference
- March to November: 5 hours ahead of Toronto
- November to March: 6 hours ahead of Toronto
- Daylight saving time
- None, the clocks never change
Why a call to Tunisia fails
Bell can block calls abroad
A Bell Mobility line can have an international calling restriction. Remove it in your long distance add-ons in MyBell before you call abroad.
Bell, What are Bell Mobility's long distance rates?From any country, a call to Tunisia also fails when
- The exit code is wrong for your country
- The number does not take calls from abroad
Questions
How to call Tunisia from a Canada cell phone or mobile? Is calling Tunisia cell phones different?
Dial +216, then the number. It works from any mobile in Canada
Are calls to Tunisia included in Canada phone plans?
Not on most plans. No carrier in Canada that we checked includes Tunisia in a plan
How much does it cost to call Tunisia from Canada?
With no plan, carriers in Canada charge up to $2.81 a minute. Suparelay charges each started minute, from your browser
How to call Bizerte/Nabeul/Zaghouan from Canada?
For Bizerte/Nabeul/Zaghouan, dial 011 216 72, then the 6-digit local number
Do I need to dial 011 to call Tunisia?
From a landline, yes: dial 011, then 216. From a mobile, type + instead, and the phone adds the exit code
How do I dial a +216 number?
Press and hold 0 until + appears, then dial 216 and the 8-digit number
Can I call Tunisia on my iPhone?
Yes. In the Phone app, press and hold 0 for +, then dial 216 and the 8-digit number. Your plan must allow calls to Tunisia
Why isn't my call going through to Tunisia?
The usual causes: the exit code is wrong for your country and the number does not take calls from abroad. Each one is listed above, with a link to its fix
How to call Tunisia from Canada for free? Is there a free call to Tunisia?
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 Tunisia from Canada on WhatsApp?
WhatsApp and FaceTime call for free, but only someone with the same app. To ring a landline or a phone in Tunisia without the app, use your phone plan, a calling service, or Suparelay
How to call Tunisia landline from Canada?
From a landline in Canada, dial 011 216, then the 8-digit number
How to make an international call to Tunisia?
Dial 011 216, then the 8-digit number. From a mobile, +216 works too
When is the best time to call Tunisia?
Call between 8:00 and 22:00 in Tunisia. March to November: 5 hours ahead of Toronto. November to March: 6 hours ahead of Toronto