How to call Tunisia from the UK
- From mobile
- +216 xx xxx xxx
- From landline
- 00 216 xx xxx xxx
From $1.37/min in your browser, no plan needed
How to dial Tunisia from the UK
How to make a call to Tunisia from the UK: dial the exit code, the country code, and the number
- 00The UK exit code
- 216Country code of Tunisia
- 71Tunis
- xxx xxxLocal number
- 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
- 00 216 30 010 123
Main area codes in Tunisia
The area code comes right after 216, then the local number
- Bizerte/Nabeul/Zaghouan00 21672then 6 digits
- Ariana/Ben Arous/Carthage/Tunis00 21671then 6 digits
- Ariana/Ben Arous/Manouba/Tunis00 21679then 6 digits
- Gabes/Kebili/Medenine/Tataouine00 21675then 6 digits
- Gafsa/Sidi Bouzid/Tozeur00 21676then 6 digits
- Ben Arous00 21670then 6 digits
- Beja/Jendouba/Kef/La Kef/Siliana/Tabarka00 21678then 6 digits
- Chebba/Hamman-Sousse/Khenis/Mahdia/Monastir/Sousse00 21673then 6 digits
Before you call Tunisia
Dial Tunis, Sousse, or Sfax
Each city has its own 2-digit code, then 6 digits.
- Tunis00 216 71
- Sousse00 216 73
- Sfax00 216 74
Save Tunisian contacts with +216
For calling Tunisia cell phones, a saved contact works from a UK mobile at home and abroad.
- Type + instead of 00
- Dial 216
- Dial the 8 digits
Dial Gabes, Gafsa, or Kairouan
Calling Tunisia landlines in the south and centre starts with these codes.
- Gabes00 216 75
- Gafsa00 216 76
- Kairouan00 216 77
Calling Tunisia from the UK without an international plan
Suparelay calls Tunisia for $1.37/min from your browser, with no plan. Without one, carriers in the UK charge up to $6.13/min. EE has no plan for Tunisia, O2 needs its Big Bundle, and Vodafone needs the International add-on.
| Carrier | Per minute |
|---|---|
SuparelayNo plan neededUp to 4× cheaper | $1.37 |
 | $6.13 |
 | $5.42$1.12 with plan |
 | $3.96 |
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. Tunisia keeps one clock all year, so the time difference to London changes when the UK moves its clocks.
- Time difference
- March to October: the same time as London
- October to March: 1 hour ahead of London
- Daylight saving time
- None, the clocks never change
Why a call to Tunisia 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 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 the UK mobile or cell phone?
Dial +216, then the number. It works from any mobile in the UK
Are calls to Tunisia included in the UK phone plans?
Not on most plans. No carrier in the UK that we checked includes Tunisia in a plan
How much does it cost to call Tunisia 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 Bizerte/Nabeul/Zaghouan from the UK?
For Bizerte/Nabeul/Zaghouan, dial 00 216 72, then the 6-digit local number
Do I need to dial 00 to call Tunisia?
From a landline, yes: dial 00, 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
Free call to Tunisia: how to call Tunisia from the UK for free?
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 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 Tunisia without the app, use your phone plan, a calling service, or Suparelay
How to call Tunisia landline from the UK?
From a landline in the UK, dial 00 216, then the 8-digit number
When is the best time to call Tunisia?
Call between 8:00 and 22:00 in Tunisia. March to October: the same time as London. October to March: 1 hour ahead of London
How to make an international call to Tunisia?
Dial 00 216, then the 8-digit number. From a mobile, +216 works too
Does O2 include calls to Tunisia?
With the £15 Big Bundle. Without it, O2 charges $5.42 a minute to a landline and $5.42 to a mobile