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Tunisia Country Code +216
+216 is the international calling code for Tunisia. Most phone numbers there have 8 digits, written 20 123 456 inside Tunisia and +216 20 123 456 from abroad. Below: how to dial it, its area codes, networks and time zones.
Phone numbers in Tunisia at a glance
- Country calling code
- +216
- International dialing prefix
- 00 (or +)
- Trunk prefix (calls inside the country)
- None
- Number length
- 8 digits
- Example mobile, from abroad
- +216 20 123 456
- Same number, inside the country
- 20 123 456
- Time zone
- Central European Standard Time (Africa/Tunis)
- Capital
- Tunis
- Languages
- Arabic
- Currency
- TND
- ISO country code
- TN
How to call Tunisia
From another country
- Dial your country's exit code, or press + on a mobile.
- Dial the country code 216.
- Dial the number.
+216 20 123 456
From inside Tunisia
Dial the number as it is written. The country code is not needed.
20 123 456
To call out of Tunisia, start with 00 (or +).
Types of phone number in Tunisia
The numbering plan reserves ranges for landline, mobile, toll-free, premium rate and shared cost numbers. Mobile numbers have 8 digits. What each line type means.
Area codes in Tunisia
All 10 area codes of Tunisia, with where each is and how to dial it.
| Dial inside | From abroad | Place |
|---|---|---|
| 70 | +216 70 | Ben Arous |
| 71 | +216 71 | Ariana/Ben Arous/Carthage/Tunis |
| 72 | +216 72 | Bizerte/Nabeul/Zaghouan |
| 73 | +216 73 | Chebba/Hamman-Sousse/Khenis/Mahdia/Monastir/Sousse |
| 74 | +216 74 | Agareb/Sfax |
| 75 | +216 75 | Gabes/Kebili/Medenine/Tataouine |
| 76 | +216 76 | Gafsa/Sidi Bouzid/Tozeur |
| 77 | +216 77 | Haffouz/Kairouan/Kasserine |
| 78 | +216 78 | Beja/Jendouba/Kef/La Kef/Siliana/Tabarka |
| 79 | +216 79 | Ariana/Ben Arous/Manouba/Tunis |
Networks with number ranges in Tunisia
These networks were first allocated number ranges in Tunisia, 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.
- Ooredoo
- Tunisie Telecom
- Orange
- Watany Ettisalat
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Phone numbers in Tunisia: frequently asked questions
What is the country code for Tunisia?
The country calling code for Tunisia is +216. Put it in front of the number when you call Tunisia from another country.
How do I call Tunisia from abroad?
Dial your country's international access code (or press + on a mobile phone), then 216, then the number. For example, 20 123 456 inside Tunisia is dialled as +216 20 123 456 from abroad.
How many digits does a phone number in Tunisia have?
Most phone numbers in Tunisia have 8 digits after the country code.
What is the international dialing prefix in Tunisia?
To call another country from Tunisia, 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 Tunisia?
Tunisia has 10 area codes, each pointing at a city or region. Examples: 70 for Ben Arous, 71 for Ariana/Ben Arous/Carthage/Tunis, 72 for Bizerte/Nabeul/Zaghouan and 73 for Chebba/Hamman-Sousse/Khenis/Mahdia/Monastir/Sousse.
Which mobile networks have phone numbers in Tunisia?
Number ranges in Tunisia were first allocated to networks including Ooredoo, Tunisie Telecom, Orange and Watany Ettisalat. 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 Tunisia in?
Tunisia is on Central European Standard Time. A phone number carries no time information, so check the time there before you call.
Can I look up a phone number from Tunisia?
Yes. Enter any number with +216, or choose Tunisia 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.