How do I call Tunisia from South Africa?

To call Tunisia from South Africa, dial the exit code 00, followed by the country code +216, then the phone number. For example, to call the number 20 123 456, you would dial: 00 216 20 123 456.

What is the country calling code for Tunisia when calling from South Africa?

The country calling code for Tunisia is +216. To call Tunisia from South Africa, dial +216 followed by the local phone number.

What timezone is Tunisia in?

Tunisia is in the UTC+01:00 timezone.

What currency is used in Tunisia?

The official currency of Tunisia is the Tunisian dinar (د.ت). This is the primary currency used for all transactions in the country.

What is the capital city of Tunisia?

The capital city of Tunisia is Tunis. It serves as the political and administrative center of the country.

How do I make cheap calls to Tunisia when calling from South Africa?

To make affordable calls to Tunisia from South Africa, use CallTuv's browser-based calling service. Simply dial +216 followed by the local number. No app download required, and our rates are significantly cheaper than traditional phone carriers.

How much does it cost to call Tunisia when calling from South Africa?

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What is the best time to call Tunisia from South Africa?

The capital-to-capital time gap is 1h destination behind. A practical window in South Africa is 10:00-19:00 local time, which maps to standard business hours in Tunisia.

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How to Call Tunisia from South Africa

Calling Tunisia from South Africa: 00 216 [local number].

Tunisia Country Code: +216

ISO: TN

TUN

Quick answer

To call Tunisia from South Africa, 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.

Step-by-Step Dialing Guide

Follow these simple steps to make a call to Tunisia from South Africa

International Guide

Dial the exit code for South Africa

Start by dialing 00 (or use + on mobile). This is the international dialing prefix for South Africa.

Add Tunisia's country code

Dial the country code +216 for Tunisia.

Enter the local phone number

Dial the local phone number in Tunisia (typically 8-10 digits, without any leading zeros).

Complete dialing format

Full format: 00 216 [local number] - For example: 00 216 612 345 678

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International Dialing Format

0021620 123 456

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Calling Tunisia from South Africa: Calling Code, Local Time & More

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 at a Glance

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.

Destination Calling Profile: Tunisia

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.

Route Profile: South Africa to Tunisia

Exit Code in South Africa

00 (dial 00 (or + from mobile))

South Africa Country Code

+27

Route Dialing Pattern

00 216 20 123 456

Capital Time Difference

1h destination behind

Best Calling Window (Origin Time)

10:00-19:00

Currency Pair

South African rand (R) -> Tunisian dinar (د.ت)

Primary languages: South Africa (Afrikaans, English, Southern Ndebele, Northern Sotho, Southern Sotho, Swazi, Tswana, Tsonga, Venda, Xhosa, Zulu) and Tunisia (Arabic).

Shared language overlap: No direct overlap in primary language list. Primary timezones: South Africa (UTC+02:00) and Tunisia (UTC+01:00).

Detailed route planning

Route planning details: South Africa to Tunisia

Use this route profile to plan a real call from South Africa to Tunisia, including the exit code, destination country code, time difference, and local context.

From

South Africa

Tunisia

South Africa exit code: 00Tunisia calling code: +216Time difference: 1h destination behind

For dialing this route, callers in South Africa usually start with 00 or the plus sign, then dial +216 before the local Tunisia number.

South Africa's primary timezone in this dataset is UTC+02:00, while Tunisia's is UTC+01:00. A practical origin-time calling window is 10:00-19:00.

Dialing from South Africa

South Africa callers are represented by ZA/ZAF, with Pretoria as a capital reference point, Southern Africa, 63M people, South African rand (R), and primary language context of Afrikaans, English, Southern Ndebele, Northern Sotho, Southern Sotho +6 more.

Origin exit prefix: 00 or + from mobile. Origin country code: +27. Origin time zones: UTC+02:00.

Tunisia dialing details

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.

South Africa to Tunisia call planning

This route combines South Africa's outbound dialing rules with Tunisia's destination numbering and local schedule. The primary timezone relationship is 1h destination behind, and the recommended origin-time window is 10:00-19:00.

Dialing sequence: 00 216 local number. Business-hour window: 10:00-19:00. Time relationship: 1h destination behind.

Destination market: Tunisia is in Northern Africa, with Tunis as a main administrative center. Calls from South Africa 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: South Africa is listed in Southern Africa with a population of about 63M; Tunisia is listed in Northern Africa with about 12M. The main listed languages differ: South Africa (Afrikaans, English, Southern Ndebele +8 more) and Tunisia (Arabic). Currency context also changes across the route: South African rand (R) in South Africa and Tunisian dinar (د.ت) in Tunisia.

From South Africa, the conventional international prefix is 00; mobile callers can usually use +, then +216, then the Tunisia local number.Pretoria to Tunis has a 1h destination behind time relationship, so check the destination workday before placing business or support calls.Tunisia language context: Arabic. Keep this in mind when calling businesses, hotels, banks, or local services.For Tunisia, check whether you are calling a landline or mobile number because those prices can differ; current context: check live price before dialing.

City & Area Codes for Tunisia

32 Locations

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]

Area codes are typically followed by the subscriber number.