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How to Call Sudan from the United States
Country code +249 — Dial 011 249 91 XXX XXXX from a US landline or +249 91 XXX XXXX from a mobile phone.
What to Dial
- 1Dial 011 from a US landline, or + from a mobile (hold the 0 key).
- 2Dial 249, the country code of Sudan.
- 3Dial the number: 9 digits, without the leading 0 used for calls inside Sudan.
| Calling a… | Written in Sudan | From a US landline | From a cell phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mobile | 091 XXX XXXX |
011 249 91 XXX XXXX |
+249 91 XXX XXXX |
| Landline (Khartoum) | 015 XXX XXXX |
011 249 15 XXX XXXX |
+249 15 XXX XXXX |
X stands for any digit. Mobile numbers start with 010–012, 090–093, 095–096 or 099. More number types: Sudan phone number format.
Mobile or Landline?
Sudan had 70 mobile subscriptions and 0.3 landlines per 100 people in 2022. Most people you call will be on a mobile, so ask for their mobile number and check what your plan charges for calls to Sudan mobiles.
Source: World Bank (ITU).
Calling Tips for Sudan
Best Time to Call
To reach someone between 9 AM and 8 PM in Khartoum, call between 3:00 AM–2:00 PM EDT (12:00 AM–11:00 AM PDT). Sudan doesn’t change its clocks, so the gap moves by an hour when the US does.
Sudan is on UTC+2, 6 hours ahead of US Eastern Time right now.
Cost Saving Tips
- VoIP services such as Google Voice or Vonage usually charge less per minute than a carrier's standard international rate.
- WiFi calling apps (WhatsApp, Viber, FaceTime) are free when both parties have the app.
- Check your carrier's international plan — many offer add-on packages.