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Sudan Country Code +249
+249 is the international calling code for Sudan. Most phone numbers there have 9 digits, written 091 123 1234 inside Sudan and +249 91 123 1234 from abroad. Below: how to dial it, its area codes, networks and time zones.
Phone numbers in Sudan at a glance
- Country calling code
- +249
- International dialing prefix
- 00 (or +)
- Trunk prefix (calls inside the country)
- 0
- Number length
- 9 digits
- Example mobile, from abroad
- +249 91 123 1234
- Same number, inside the country
- 091 123 1234
- Time zone
- Central Africa Time (Africa/Khartoum)
- Capital
- Khartoum
- Languages
- Arabic and English
- Currency
- SDG
- ISO country code
- SD
How to call Sudan
From another country
- Dial your country's exit code, or press + on a mobile.
- Dial the country code 249.
- Dial the number, leaving out its first 0.
+249 91 123 1234
From inside Sudan
Dial the number as it is written, starting with the trunk prefix 0. The country code is not needed.
091 123 1234
To call out of Sudan, start with 00 (or +).
Types of phone number in Sudan
The numbering plan reserves ranges for landline and mobile numbers. Mobile numbers have 9 digits. What each line type means.
Area codes in Sudan
All 8 area codes of Sudan, with where each is and how to dial it. Inside Sudan the area code is dialled with the 0 in front; from abroad, leave it out.
| Dial inside | From abroad | Place |
|---|---|---|
| 0153 | +249 153 | Khartoum |
| 0155 | +249 155 | Khartoum North |
| 0156 | +249 156 | Khartoum Rural |
| 0157 | +249 157 | Omdurman |
| 0183 | +249 183 | Khartoum |
| 0185 | +249 185 | Khartoum North |
| 0186 | +249 186 | Khartoum Rural |
| 0187 | +249 187 | Omdurman |
Networks with number ranges in Sudan
These networks were first allocated number ranges in Sudan, the ones with the most ranges first. Numbers can be moved between networks, so a number may no longer be with the network it started on.
- MTN
- Sudatel
- Zain
- Network of The World Ltd
Look up a phone number from Sudan
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Phone numbers in Sudan: frequently asked questions
What is the country code for Sudan?
The country calling code for Sudan is +249. Put it in front of the number when you call Sudan from another country, and leave out the 0 that starts numbers inside Sudan.
How do I call Sudan from abroad?
Dial your country's international access code (or press + on a mobile phone), then 249, then the number without its leading 0. For example, 091 123 1234 inside Sudan is dialled as +249 91 123 1234 from abroad.
Do I dial the 0 at the start of a phone number in Sudan?
Only when you call from inside Sudan. The 0 is the trunk prefix, used for calls within the country. From abroad you leave it out: 091 123 1234 becomes +249 91 123 1234.
How many digits does a phone number in Sudan have?
Most phone numbers in Sudan have 9 digits after the country code.
What is the international dialing prefix in Sudan?
To call another country from Sudan, dial 00, then the country code you are calling, then the number. On a mobile phone you can press + instead of 00.
What are the area codes in Sudan?
Sudan has 8 area codes, each pointing at a city or region. Examples: 0153 for Khartoum, 0155 for Khartoum North, 0156 for Khartoum Rural and 0157 for Omdurman.
Which mobile networks have phone numbers in Sudan?
Number ranges in Sudan were first allocated to networks including MTN, Sudatel, Zain and Network of The World Ltd. People can move their number to another network, so the one a number started on may not be the one it uses today.
What time zone is Sudan in?
Sudan is on Central Africa Time. A phone number carries no time information, so check the time there before you call.
Can I look up a phone number from Sudan?
Yes. Enter any number with +249, or choose Sudan as the country, in the free phone number lookup. It shows the line type (mobile, landline, VoIP, toll-free), the place and network it was issued to, its time zone and every format of the number.