How do I call Tunisia from abroad?

To call Tunisia, dial your country's exit code, followed by the country code +216, and then the local phone number.

What is the country calling code for Tunisia?

The country calling code for Tunisia is +216. To call Tunisia from abroad, 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?

To make affordable calls to Tunisia from abroad, 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?

CallTuv offers competitive rates for calls to Tunisia from abroad. Rates vary depending on whether you're calling a mobile or landline number. Check our rates page for the most up-to-date pricing.

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How to Call Tunisia

Calling Tunisia: [exit code] 216 [local number].

Tunisia Country Code: +216

ISO: TN

TUN

Quick answer

To call Tunisia, dial your international exit code, 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 anywhere in the world

International Guide

Dial your country's exit code

Start with your country's international dialing prefix (often 00 or 011, or use + on mobile).

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: [exit code] 216 [local number] - For example: 00 216 612 345 678

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International Dialing Format

0021620 123 456

Exit Code•Country Code•Phone Number

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+21620 123 456

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Calling Tunisia: 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

Your 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.

Detailed route planning

Route planning details: Tunisia

Use this route profile to plan a real international call to Tunisia, including dialing format, timing, and destination context.

From

Your location

Tunisia

Common exit code: 00 or +Tunisia calling code: +216Time difference: N/A

For most international calls, start with your exit code or the plus sign, then dial +216 before the local Tunisia number.

Use Tunisia local business hours as the safest reference point before placing the call.

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.

Tunisia call planning

This destination-first route depends on the caller's local exit code plus +216. For business calls, use Tunisia's local workday as the default timing reference.

Dialing sequence: exit code +216 local number. Business-hour window: Use destination business hours. Time relationship: N/A.

Destination market: Tunisia is in Northern Africa, with Tunis as a main administrative center. Calls 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: This page is destination-first, so the most important planning variables are Tunisia's country code, local timezone, destination language context, and whether the number is mobile or landline.

Use your local international prefix or +, then +216, then the Tunisia local number.Tunisia business-hour planning depends on the local destination timezone; the primary reference point here is Tunis.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.

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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.