Sudan Country Code +249
Complete guide to calling Sudan from the US and abroad
Calling Information
- Dialing Code
- +249
- Exit Code (US)
- 011
- How to Call
- 011 + 249 + area + number
- Country TLD
- .sd
Geography
- Capital
- Khartoum
- Continent
- Africa
- Area
- 1,861,484 km²
- Population
- 51,662,147
- Currency
- Sudanese pound
- Languages
- Arabic (official language), English (official language), Nubian, Ta Bedawie, Fur
Time & Communication
- Current Time
- 10:43 PM
- Time Zone
- UTC+2
- Mobile Penetration
- 70.2%
- Internet Penetration
- 18.6%
- Fixed-line Penetration
- 0.3%
How to Call Sudan from the United States
Follow these simple steps to make an international call to Sudan from a US landline or mobile phone:
Example dialing format:
011 - 249 - area code - local number
Calling from a Mobile Phone
Replace 011 with the + symbol (press and hold 0):
+249 - area code - local number
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Japan Area Codes in Sudan
| City | Area Code | How to Dial from US |
|---|---|---|
| Atbara | 21 | 011 249 21 + local number |
| Elobeid | 81 | 011 249 81 + local number |
| Jedaraf | 441 | 011 249 441 + local number |
| Kassala | 41 | 011 249 41 + local number |
| Khartoum | 183 | 011 249 183 + local number |
| Kosti | 71 | 011 249 71 + local number |
| Modurman | 11 | 011 249 11 + local number |
| Port Sudan | 31 | 011 249 31 + local number |
| Sennar | 61 | 011 249 61 + local number |
| Shetnzi | 616 | 011 249 616 + local number |
| Wadmedai | 51 | 011 249 51 + local number |
Neighboring Countries
Telecommunications in Sudan
| Metric | Value | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Mobile subscriptions (per 100 people) | 70.2 | 2022 |
| Mobile subscriptions (total) | 34,671,259 | 2022 |
| Fixed-line subscriptions (per 100 people) | 0.3 | 2022 |
| Fixed-line subscriptions (total) | 155,802 | 2022 |
| Internet users (% of population) | 18.6 | 2017 |
Source: World Bank (ITU)
Penetration Rates (per 100 people)
Sudan on the Map
Borders and capital: Natural Earth. The red dot marks the capital, Khartoum.
Flag of Sudan
The national flag of Sudan. See it next to other flags of Africa in the flags of the world gallery.
Public Holidays in Sudan
Sudan has 7 holidays and observances (1 national, 6 public, 0 observances). The national day is Independence Day, on January 1. Offices and many businesses close on public holidays, so plan calls around them.
| Date | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|
| January 1 | Independence Day | National |
| June 30 | Revolution Day | Public |
| December 25 | Christmas Day | Public |
| Varies | Eid al-Fitr | Public |
| Varies | Eid al-Adha | Public |
| Varies | Islamic New Year | Public |
| Varies | Prophet's Birthday (Mawlid) | Public |
“Varies”: the date follows a lunar, religious or weekday rule and changes every year.
Geography of Sudan
Area
1,878,000 km²
725,100 sq mi
Coastline
853 km
Highest point
Jabal Marrah 3,042 m
Lowest point
Red Sea 0 m
- Climate:
- Hot and dry; arid desert; rainy season varies by region (April to November)
- Terrain:
- Generally flat, featureless plain; desert dominates the north
- Natural resources:
- Petroleum; small reserves of iron ore, Copper, Chromium ore, Zinc, Tungsten, Mica, Silver, Gold; hydropower
- Land borders:
- Central African Republic, Chad, Egypt, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Libya, South Sudan
- Land use:
- agricultural 60.3% (arable 11.2%), forest 12% (2023)
Sources: CIA World Factbook (data as of September 2026); area: World Bank 2023.
Economy of Sudan
GDP
$60.2 billion (2025)
GDP per person
$1,165 (2025)
Growth
3.1% (2025)
Inflation
138.8% (2022)
Unemployment
7.5% (2022)
Human Development Index
0.511 (#176 of 193, 2023)
- Currency:
- Sudanese Pound (SDG)
- GDP by sector:
- Agriculture 29%, Industry 34%, Services 37% (2025)
Sources: World Bank (GDP, growth, inflation, ILO-modeled unemployment, sectors), UNDP Human Development Report 2025, ISO 4217. Years in brackets are the latest available.
Frequently Asked Questions about Sudan
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