Calling Sudan from Ethiopia: 00 249 [local number].
Quick answer
To call Sudan from Ethiopia, dial 00, then 249, then the local number without leading zeros. Example: 00 249 91 123 1234.
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Dialing format
00 249 91 123 1234
Exit code • Country code • Local number
Whether you’re calling family, friends, or business contacts, knowing how to call Sudan 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 Sudan - whether you’re calling Khartoum or anywhere else.
Follow these simple steps to make a call to Sudan from Ethiopia
Start by dialing 00 (or use + on mobile). This is the international dialing prefix for Ethiopia.
Dial the country code +249 for Sudan.
Dial the local phone number in Sudan (typically 8-10 digits, without any leading zeros).
Full format: 00 249 [local number] - For example: 00 249 612 345 678
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Calling Code
+249
Capital of Sudan
Khartoum
Region
Africa (Northern Africa)
Currency of Sudan
Sudanese pound (ج.س)
Sudan Time Zones
UTC+03:00
Current time
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Sudan is --
Sudan, located in Northern Africa, is a nation with a rich identity. Its capital city, Khartoum, serves as the administrative center for a population of approximately 52M.
The official currency is the Sudanese pound (ج.س). When calling Sudan, the country code is +249. The country observes the UTC+03:00 time zone(s), and the primary language(s) spoken include Arabic, English.
Population
52M
Population Rank
#26 of 230
Language Footprint
Arabic, English
Time Zone Footprint
UTC+03:00
City/Area Code Coverage
11 locations listed
Dial Code Status
Exclusive code in dataset
Sudan currently has a 9-digit local number pattern in this guide, with country code +249.
Exit Code in Ethiopia
00 (dial 00 (or + from mobile))
Ethiopia Country Code
+251
Route Dialing Pattern
00 249 91 123 1234
Capital Time Difference
0h (same time)
Best Calling Window (Origin Time)
09:00-18:00
Currency Pair
Ethiopian birr (Br) -> Sudanese pound (ج.س)
Primary languages: Ethiopia (Amharic) and Sudan (Arabic, English).
Shared language overlap: No direct overlap in primary language list. Primary timezones: Ethiopia (UTC+03:00) and Sudan (UTC+03:00).
Use this route profile to plan a real call from Ethiopia to Sudan, including the exit code, destination country code, time difference, and local context.
From
Ethiopia
To
Sudan
For dialing this route, callers in Ethiopia usually start with 00 or the plus sign, then dial +249 before the local Sudan number.
Ethiopia's primary timezone in this dataset is UTC+03:00, while Sudan's is UTC+03:00. A practical origin-time calling window is 09:00-18:00.
Ethiopia callers are represented by ET/ETH, with Addis Ababa as a capital reference point, Eastern Africa, 112M people, Ethiopian birr (Br), and primary language context of Amharic.
Origin exit prefix: 00 or + from mobile. Origin country code: +251. Origin time zones: UTC+03:00.
Sudan is represented here by SD/SDN, Khartoum, Northern Africa, about 52M people, Sudanese pound (ج.س), and primary language context of Arabic, English.
Destination calling code: +249. Destination time zones: UTC+03:00. Rate check: check live price before dialing.
This route combines Ethiopia's outbound dialing rules with Sudan's destination numbering and local schedule. The primary timezone relationship is 0h, same primary timezone, and the recommended origin-time window is 09:00-18:00.
Dialing sequence: 00 249 local number. Business-hour window: 09:00-18:00. Time relationship: 0h, same primary timezone.
Destination market: Sudan is in Northern Africa, with Khartoum as a main administrative center. Calls from Ethiopia may reach family, companies, banks, hotels, clinics, or public offices across a market of about 52M. Primary language context: Arabic, English. Local billing and everyday prices use Sudanese pound (ج.س).
Route context: Ethiopia is listed in Eastern Africa with a population of about 112M; Sudan is listed in Northern Africa with about 52M. The main listed languages differ: Ethiopia (Amharic) and Sudan (Arabic, English). Currency context also changes across the route: Ethiopian birr (Br) in Ethiopia and Sudanese pound (ج.س) in Sudan.
| City / Region | Area Code | Full Dialing Pattern |
|---|---|---|
| Atbara | 249-21 | +249-21 [local number] |
| Elobeid | 249-81 | +249-81 [local number] |
| Jedaraf | 249-441 | +249-441 [local number] |
| Kassala | 249-41 | +249-41 [local number] |
| Khartoum | 249-183 | +249-183 [local number] |
| Kosti | 249-71 | +249-71 [local number] |
| Modurman | 249-11 | +249-11 [local number] |
| Port Sudan | 249-31 | +249-31 [local number] |
| Sennar | 249-61 | +249-61 [local number] |
| Shetnzi | 249-616 | +249-616 [local number] |
| Wadmedai | 249-51 | +249-51 [local number] |
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