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South Sudan Country Code +211
+211 is the international calling code for South Sudan. Most phone numbers there have 9 digits, written 0977 123 456 inside South Sudan and +211 977 123 456 from abroad. Below: how to dial it, its networks and time zones.
Phone numbers in South Sudan at a glance
- Country calling code
- +211
- International dialing prefix
- 00 (or +)
- Trunk prefix (calls inside the country)
- 0
- Number length
- 9 digits
- Example mobile, from abroad
- +211 977 123 456
- Same number, inside the country
- 0977 123 456
- Time zone
- East Africa Time (Africa/Nairobi)
- Capital
- Juba
- Languages
- English
- Currency
- SSP
- ISO country code
- SS
How to call South Sudan
From another country
- Dial your country's exit code, or press + on a mobile.
- Dial the country code 211.
- Dial the number, leaving out its first 0.
+211 977 123 456
From inside South Sudan
Dial the number as it is written, starting with the trunk prefix 0. The country code is not needed.
0977 123 456
To call out of South Sudan, start with 00 (or +).
Types of phone number in South Sudan
The numbering plan reserves ranges for landline and mobile numbers. Mobile numbers have 9 digits. What each line type means.
Networks with number ranges in South Sudan
These networks were first allocated number ranges in South 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
- Digitel
- Gemtel
- Network of the World
- Sudatel Group
- Zain
Look up a phone number from South Sudan
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Phone numbers in South Sudan: frequently asked questions
What is the country code for South Sudan?
The country calling code for South Sudan is +211. Put it in front of the number when you call South Sudan from another country, and leave out the 0 that starts numbers inside South Sudan.
How do I call South Sudan from abroad?
Dial your country's international access code (or press + on a mobile phone), then 211, then the number without its leading 0. For example, 0977 123 456 inside South Sudan is dialled as +211 977 123 456 from abroad.
Do I dial the 0 at the start of a phone number in South Sudan?
Only when you call from inside South Sudan. The 0 is the trunk prefix, used for calls within the country. From abroad you leave it out: 0977 123 456 becomes +211 977 123 456.
How many digits does a phone number in South Sudan have?
Most phone numbers in South Sudan have 9 digits after the country code.
What is the international dialing prefix in South Sudan?
To call another country from South Sudan, dial 00, then the country code you are calling, then the number. On a mobile phone you can press + instead of 00.
Which mobile networks have phone numbers in South Sudan?
Number ranges in South Sudan were first allocated to networks including MTN, Digitel, Gemtel, Network of the World, Sudatel Group and Zain. 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 South Sudan in?
South Sudan is on East 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 South Sudan?
Yes. Enter any number with +211, or choose South 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.