Calling Tunisia from United Kingdom: 00 216 [local number].
Quick answer
To call Tunisia from United Kingdom, 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 Kingdom
Start by dialing 00 (or use + on mobile). This is the international dialing prefix for United Kingdom.
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 Kingdom
00 (dial 00 (or + from mobile))
United Kingdom Country Code
+44
Route Dialing Pattern
00 216 20 123 456
Capital Time Difference
9h destination ahead
Best Calling Window (Origin Time)
00:00-09:00
Currency Pair
British pound (£) -> Tunisian dinar (د.ت)
Primary languages: United Kingdom (English) and Tunisia (Arabic).
Shared language overlap: No direct overlap in primary language list. Primary timezones: United Kingdom (UTC-08:00, UTC-05:00, UTC-04:00, UTC-03:00, UTC-02:00, UTC, UTC+01:00, UTC+02:00, UTC+06:00) and Tunisia (UTC+01:00).
Use this route profile to plan a real call from United Kingdom to Tunisia, including the exit code, destination country code, time difference, and local context.
From
United Kingdom
To
Tunisia
For dialing this route, callers in United Kingdom usually start with 00 or the plus sign, then dial +216 before the local Tunisia number.
United Kingdom's primary timezone in this dataset is UTC-08:00, while Tunisia's is UTC+01:00. A practical origin-time calling window is 00:00-09:00.
United Kingdom callers are represented by GB/GBR, with London as a capital reference point, Northern Europe, 69M people, British pound (£), and primary language context of English.
Origin exit prefix: 00 or + from mobile. Origin country code: +44. Origin time zones: UTC-08:00, UTC-05:00, UTC-04:00, UTC-03:00 +5 more.
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 Kingdom's outbound dialing rules with Tunisia's destination numbering and local schedule. The primary timezone relationship is 9h destination ahead, and the recommended origin-time window is 00:00-09:00.
Dialing sequence: 00 216 local number. Business-hour window: 00:00-09:00. Time relationship: 9h destination ahead.
Destination market: Tunisia is in Northern Africa, with Tunis as a main administrative center. Calls from United Kingdom 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 Kingdom is listed in Northern Europe with a population of about 69M; Tunisia is listed in Northern Africa with about 12M. The main listed languages differ: United Kingdom (English) and Tunisia (Arabic). Currency context also changes across the route: British pound (£) in United Kingdom 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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