Country Code +216

Tunisia uses the international dialing code +216

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Which Country Has Code +216?

Tunisia flag Tunisia uses the international dialing code +216.

Looking for US area code 216?

216 is also a US area code in Ohio. A US number looks like (216) XXX-XXXX or +1 216 XXX XXXX. A number starting with +216 (no 1 in front) is an international call to Tunisia.

How to Call a +216 Number from the US

Numbers in Tunisia have 8 digits after +216. There is no leading 0 to drop: dial every digit as written.

Number From a US landline From a mobile
Mobile
starts with 2, 3, 4, 5 or 9		 011 216 20 XXX XXX +216 20 XXX XXX
Landline
starts with 30–32 or 7		 011 216 30 XXX XXX +216 30 XXX XXX
Toll-free
starts with 80		 011 216 80 XXX XXX +216 80 XXX XXX

X stands for any digit. Toll-free numbers often can't be reached from abroad. Full list of number types: Tunisia phone number format.

Got a Call From +216?

A number starting with +216 is registered in Tunisia. If you know someone there, it may be them. If you don't, be careful before you call back.

Reading a +216 number

  • •Mobile if the digits after +216 start with 2, 36, 39, 40–48, 5 or 9 (+216 20 XXX XXX).
  • •Premium rate if it starts with 88 after +216: never call these back.
  • •Local time: 10:53 AM in Tunis right now.
  • •Don't call back a number you don't recognize. One-ring scams hang up after a ring or two so you return the call, which can add a per-minute charge on top of an international rate.
  • •Caller ID can be faked. The code shown is not proof of where the caller really is.
  • •Real callers leave a message. If it matters, they'll text, email or leave a voicemail. Otherwise, block the number.

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Country Code +216 FAQ

Which country has country code 216?
+216 is the country code of Tunisia. Numbers have 8 digits after +216.
Is a +216 number a mobile or a landline?
In Tunisia, mobile numbers start with 2, 3, 4, 5 or 9 after +216, for example +216 20 XXX XXX. Other numbers are landlines or special services.
What time is it in Tunisia right now?
It is 10:53 AM on Tuesday in Tunis (UTC+1), 5 hours ahead of New York. To reach someone between 9 AM and 8 PM there, call between 4:00 AM–3:00 PM EDT.
Are some +216 numbers premium rate?
Yes. In Tunisia, premium-rate numbers start with 88 after +216. Calling one back can cost far more than an ordinary international call, which is what one-ring scams rely on.
How do I call a +216 number from the US?
From a US landline, dial 011 216 20 XXX XXX. From a mobile, dial +216 20 XXX XXX.
I got a call from +216. Should I call back?
Not if you don't recognize the number. Calling back +216 is an international call. Caller ID can be faked, and a real caller will leave a message.

Tunisia Quick Info

Country Tunisia
Dialing Code +216
ISO-2 Code tn
ISO-3 Code TUN
Capital Tunis
Continent Africa
Population 12,348,573
Currency Tunisian dinar
Domain tn
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Time in Tunis

10:53 AM

Tuesday · UTC+1 · 5 hours ahead of New York

To reach someone between 9 AM and 8 PM there, call between 4:00 AM–3:00 PM EDT (1:00 AM–12:00 PM PDT).