What is Tunisia's country code?
The country code for Tunisia is +216.
Country codes are assigned by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU).
How do I dial Tunisia?
- International format (recommended)
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+216 [local number]Example:
+216 20 123 456 - From a mobile phone
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Press and hold 0 or tap + to get the plus sign, then dial
+216followed by the local number. - From a landline
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Dial your country's international access code, then
216, then the local number.Common access codes: US/Canada: 011, UK: 00, Australia: 0011
Do I need to drop the leading zero?
Tunisia numbers don't typically have a trunk prefix to remove. Dial the number as-is after the country code.
What time zone is Tunisia?
Africa/Tunis
Good time to call
02:04 PM local time · Weekend daytime
Good for personal calls.
Calling Tunisia
Direct calling to Tunisia isn't available yet. View available destinations.
Frequently asked questions
Is +216 a mobile or landline code?
+216 is the country code for all of Tunisia—both mobile and landline numbers use this code. The digits after the country code may indicate the number type, but this varies by country.
Why won't my call to Tunisia connect?
Common issues:
- Wrong format: Make sure you're using +216 (not 00216 or 216)
- Extra digits: Remove any trunk prefix (usually 0) from the start of the local number
- Missing digits: Ensure you have the complete local number after the country code
How do I save a Tunisia number in my contacts?
Always save international numbers in E.164 format: +216 followed by the local number (without the leading 0 if applicable). This format works worldwide.