Calling Tunisia from United Arab Emirates: 00 216 [local number].
Quick answer
To call Tunisia from United Arab Emirates, dial 00, then 216, then the local number without leading zeros. Example: 00 216 20 123 456.
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Dialing format
00 216 20 123 456
Exit code • Country code • Local number
Whether you’re calling family, friends, or business contacts, knowing how to call Tunisia correctly helps your conversation start smoothly. This guide covers the essential dialing steps, including country and area codes that are easy to miss. By the end, you’ll be ready to connect confidently with anyone in Tunisia - whether you’re calling Tunis or anywhere else.
Follow these simple steps to make a call to Tunisia from United Arab Emirates
Start by dialing 00 (or use + on mobile). This is the international dialing prefix for United Arab Emirates.
Dial the country code +216 for Tunisia.
Dial the local phone number in Tunisia (typically 8-10 digits, without any leading zeros).
Full format: 00 216 [local number] - For example: 00 216 612 345 678
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Calling Code
+216
Capital of Tunisia
Tunis
Region
Africa (Northern Africa)
Currency of Tunisia
Tunisian dinar (د.ت)
Tunisia Time Zones
UTC+01:00
Current time
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Tunisia
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Tunisia is --
Tunisia, located in Northern Africa, is a nation with a rich identity. Its capital city, Tunis, serves as the administrative center for a population of approximately 12M.
The official currency is the Tunisian dinar (د.ت). When calling Tunisia, the country code is +216. The country observes the UTC+01:00 time zone(s), and the primary language(s) spoken include Arabic.
Population
12M
Population Rank
#77 of 230
Language Footprint
Arabic
Time Zone Footprint
UTC+01:00
City/Area Code Coverage
32 locations listed
Dial Code Status
Exclusive code in dataset
Tunisia currently has a 8-digit local number pattern in this guide, with country code +216.
Exit Code in United Arab Emirates
00 (dial 00 (or + from mobile))
United Arab Emirates Country Code
+971
Route Dialing Pattern
00 216 20 123 456
Capital Time Difference
3h destination behind
Best Calling Window (Origin Time)
12:00-21:00
Currency Pair
United Arab Emirates dirham (د.إ) -> Tunisian dinar (د.ت)
Primary languages: United Arab Emirates (Arabic) and Tunisia (Arabic).
Shared language overlap: Arabic. Primary timezones: United Arab Emirates (UTC+04:00) and Tunisia (UTC+01:00).
Use this route profile to plan a real call from United Arab Emirates to Tunisia, including the exit code, destination country code, time difference, and local context.
From
United Arab Emirates
To
Tunisia
For dialing this route, callers in United Arab Emirates usually start with 00 or the plus sign, then dial +216 before the local Tunisia number.
United Arab Emirates's primary timezone in this dataset is UTC+04:00, while Tunisia's is UTC+01:00. A practical origin-time calling window is 12:00-21:00.
United Arab Emirates callers are represented by AE/ARE, with Abu Dhabi as a capital reference point, Western Asia, 11M people, United Arab Emirates dirham (د.إ), and primary language context of Arabic.
Origin exit prefix: 00 or + from mobile. Origin country code: +971. Origin time zones: UTC+04:00.
Tunisia is represented here by TN/TUN, Tunis, Northern Africa, about 12M people, Tunisian dinar (د.ت), and primary language context of Arabic.
Destination calling code: +216. Destination time zones: UTC+01:00. Rate check: check live price before dialing.
This route combines United Arab Emirates's outbound dialing rules with Tunisia's destination numbering and local schedule. The primary timezone relationship is 3h destination behind, and the recommended origin-time window is 12:00-21:00.
Dialing sequence: 00 216 local number. Business-hour window: 12:00-21:00. Time relationship: 3h destination behind.
Destination market: Tunisia is in Northern Africa, with Tunis as a main administrative center. Calls from United Arab Emirates may reach family, companies, banks, hotels, clinics, or public offices across a market of about 12M. Primary language context: Arabic. Local billing and everyday prices use Tunisian dinar (د.ت).
Route context: United Arab Emirates is listed in Western Asia with a population of about 11M; Tunisia is listed in Northern Africa with about 12M. The route has shared language overlap in Arabic. Currency context also changes across the route: United Arab Emirates dirham (د.إ) in United Arab Emirates and Tunisian dinar (د.ت) in Tunisia.
| City / Region | Area Code | Full Dialing Pattern |
|---|---|---|
| Agareb | 216-4 | +216-4 [local number] |
| Ariana | 216-1 | +216-1 [local number] |
| Beja | 216-8 | +216-8 [local number] |
| Ben Arous | 216-1 | +216-1 [local number] |
| Bizerte | 216-2 | +216-2 [local number] |
| Carthage | 216-1 | +216-1 [local number] |
| Cell phones | 216-9 | +216-9 [local number] |
| Chebba | 216-4 | +216-4 [local number] |
| Gabes | 216-5 | +216-5 [local number] |
| Gafsa | 216-6 | +216-6 [local number] |
| Haffouz | 216-7 | +216-7 [local number] |
| Hamman-Sousse | 216-3 | +216-3 [local number] |
| Jendouba | 216-8 | +216-8 [local number] |
| Kairouan | 216-7 | +216-7 [local number] |
| Kasserine | 216-7 | +216-7 [local number] |
| Kebili | 216-5 | +216-5 [local number] |
| Kef | 216-8 | +216-8 [local number] |
| Khenis | 216-3 | +216-3 [local number] |
| La Kef | 216-8 | +216-8 [local number] |
| Mahdia | 216-3 | +216-3 [local number] |
| Medenine | 216-5 | +216-5 [local number] |
| Monastir | 216-3 | +216-3 [local number] |
| Nabeul | 216-2 | +216-2 [local number] |
| Sfax | 216-4 | +216-4 [local number] |
| Sidi Bouzid | 216-6 | +216-6 [local number] |
| Siliana | 216-8 | +216-8 [local number] |
| Sousse | 216-3 | +216-3 [local number] |
| Tabarka | 216-8 | +216-8 [local number] |
| Tataouine | 216-5 | +216-5 [local number] |
| Tozeur | 216-6 | +216-6 [local number] |
| Tunis | 216-1 | +216-1 [local number] |
| Zaghouan | 216-2 | +216-2 [local number] |
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