How to call Tunisia from the US
- 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 the US
How to make a call to Tunisia from the US: dial the exit code, the country code, and the number. The 2-digit area code counts inside the 8 digits of every Tunisian number.
- 011The US exit code
- 216Country code of Tunisia
- 71Tunis
- xxxxxxLocal 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
- 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
Area codes for major cities
Each city code is 2 digits, followed by 6 local digits.
- Tunis011 216 71
- Sfax011 216 74
- Sousse011 216 73
Calling Tunisia cell phones
From a US mobile, the plus replaces 011 and the phone adds the exit code.
- Hold 0 until + appears
- Dial 216
- Dial the 8-digit number
Calling Tunisia from the US without an international plan
Suparelay calls Tunisia for $1.37/min from your browser, with no plan. Without one, carriers in the US charge up to $4.00/min. AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon each need an international add-on for Tunisia, or the per-minute rate applies.
| Carrier | Per minute |
|---|---|
SuparelayNo plan neededUp to 2× cheaper | $1.37 |
 | $4.00 + tax$0.49 + tax with plan |
 | $3.00 + tax$0.49 + tax with plan |
 | $2.49 + tax$0.49 landline · $0.58 mobile + 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. Tunisia keeps the same clock all year, so the time difference to New York changes when US clocks change.
- Time difference
- March to November: 5 hours ahead of New York
- November to March: 6 hours ahead of New York
- Daylight saving time
- None, the clocks never change
Why a call to Tunisia fails
AT&T bills Wi-Fi calls abroad at long-distance rates
An AT&T Wi-Fi call to an international number uses international long distance rates. The Wi-Fi connection does not make the call cheaper.
AT&T, Wi-Fi CallingFrom 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 US cell phone or mobile?
Dial +216, then the number. It works from any mobile in the US
Are calls to Tunisia included in the US phone plans?
Not on most plans. No carrier in the US that we checked includes Tunisia in a plan
How much does it cost to call Tunisia from the US?
With no plan, carriers in the US charge up to $4.00 a minute. Suparelay charges each started minute, from your browser
How to call Bizerte/Nabeul/Zaghouan from the US?
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 the US 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 US 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 US?
From a landline in the US, dial 011 216, then the 8-digit number
When is the best time to call Tunisia?
Call between 8:00 and 22:00 in Tunisia. March to November: 5 hours ahead of New York. November to March: 6 hours ahead of New York
How do I call Tunisia from the US with an international call?
Dial 011 216, then the 8-digit number. From a mobile, +216 works too