+211 is the country code for South Sudan

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+211 explained

The South Sudan country code, 211, is what you dial before a South Sudan number when you call from abroad. It is also known as the South Sudan dialing code, South Sudan calling code, or South Sudan phone code. In the South Sudan phone number format, +211 comes first, then the area code and the local number.

Country code: +211; The 00211 country code is the same number
ISO country codes: SS, SSD; Use the SS country code or the SSD country code on forms and passports. To call South Sudan, dial +211
Used in: South Sudan; No other country or territory dials +211
Exit code: 00; From most countries. Also 011 from United States and Canada, 0011 from Australia, and + from any mobile
Trunk prefix: 0; Drop it after +211
Number length: 9 digits; After +211
Time now in South Sudan
South Sudan mobile number format: 0977 123 456; From abroad: +211 977 123 456
South Sudan landline number format: 0181 234 567; From abroad: +211 181 234 567

South Sudan phone number types

The first digits of a South Sudan number tell you what kind of number it is: a landline, a mobile, a free number, or one that costs more to call. Here is a sample of each type of South Sudan phone number, as dialed inside South Sudan and from abroad.

Type	Inside South Sudan	From abroad
LandlineStarts with 1. The network is primarily mobile-based, with limited fixed-line infrastructure, so landlines are rare	0181 234 567	+211 181 234 567
MobileStarts with 9	0977 123 456	+211 977 123 456

Good to know before you call South Sudan

Sound like a local

“Hello”

The plain English greeting. English is South Sudan's official language, and no source describes a different local way to answer the phone

The ITU called South Sudan's own country code a signifier of sovereignty and independence when it assigned +211 in July 2011.
ITU press release
South Sudan kept dialling through Sudan's +249 code for almost 3 months after independence, until +211 went live on 1 October 2011.
Wikipedia: Telephone numbers in South Sudan
South Sudan's phone network is mostly mobile: connections reached 5.89 million, 48.1% of the population, by late 2025.
Wikipedia: Telecommunications in South Sudan
Foreign SIM cards rarely work in South Sudan, so visitors buy a local SIM from Zain or MTN to call or text once they land.
Wikivoyage: South Sudan

What it costs to call South Sudan (using Suparelay)

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Why a call to South Sudan fails

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The 0 is still in the number

The 0 at the start of a South Sudan number is for calls inside the country. From abroad, leave it out: +211 takes its place.

Connects: 011 211 181 234 567
Does not connect: 011 211 0181 234 567

The exit code is wrong for your country

00 works from South Sudan, Europe, and most of the world. From the US and Canada the exit code is 011.

Connects: 011 211 181 234 567
Does not connect: 00 211 181 234 567

Questions about +211

Which country is +211?

+211, or country code 211, belongs to South Sudan. No other country shares this code.

What is +211?

+211 is the part you dial before a South Sudan number when you call from another country. It replaces the 0 at the front of the number.

What is the difference between +211 and 00211?

The + stands for your exit code. 00 is the exit code in South Sudan, Europe, and most of the world, so 00211 and +211 reach the same number there. From the US and Canada, dial 011 211 instead.

Do I drop the 0 after +211?

Yes. The 0 is South Sudan's trunk prefix and works only inside the country. Dial +211 181 234567, not +211 0181 234567.

Can I text a +211 number?

Yes. Write the number as +211 without its first 0, and your phone sends the text abroad at your carrier's international rate.

How much does it cost to call South Sudan?

South Sudan's network is mostly mobile, so a call there is a call to a mobile number. The dialer on this page shows the exact price of the number you enter before you call.