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How to Call Tunisia from the United States
Country code +216 — Dial 011 216 20 XXX XXX from a US landline or +216 20 XXX XXX from a mobile phone.
What to Dial
- 1Dial 011 from a US landline, or + from a mobile (hold the 0 key).
- 2Dial 216, the country code of Tunisia.
- 3Dial the number: 8 digits, exactly as written: Tunisia has no leading 0 to drop.
| Calling a… | Written in Tunisia | From a US landline | From a cell phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mobile | 20 XXX XXX |
011 216 20 XXX XXX |
+216 20 XXX XXX |
| Landline | 30 XXX XXX |
011 216 30 XXX XXX |
+216 30 XXX XXX |
X stands for any digit. Mobile numbers start with 2, 3, 4, 5 or 9. More number types: Tunisia phone number format.
Mobile or Landline?
Tunisia had 118 mobile subscriptions and 16.0 landlines per 100 people in 2024. Most people you call will be on a mobile, so ask for their mobile number and check what your plan charges for calls to Tunisia mobiles.
Source: World Bank (ITU).
Calling Tips for Tunisia
Best Time to Call
To reach someone between 9 AM and 8 PM in Tunis, call between 3:00 AM–2:00 PM EST (12:00 AM–11:00 AM PST). Tunisia doesn’t change its clocks, so the gap moves by an hour when the US does.
Tunisia is on UTC+1, 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.