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Sudan Phone Number Format
Country code +249 — Complete guide to Sudan phone number formats, mobile and landline structures, and area codes.
How Sudan Phone Numbers Are Written
Phone numbers in Sudan have 9 digits after the country code +249.
Inside Sudan a number is written with a leading 0, which makes 10 digits:
091 XXX XXXX.
Drop that 0 when you call from abroad or save the number in international format:
+249 91 XXX XXXX.
| Country code | +249 |
|---|---|
| Digits after +249 | 9 digits |
| Trunk prefix (domestic calls) | 0, dropped after +249 |
| Mobile numbers start with | 010–012, 090–093, 095–096 or 099 |
| Exit code (to call abroad from Sudan) | 00 |
| Dial from the US | 011 249 91 XXX XXXX |
Mobile vs. Landline Numbers
9 digits after +249, starting with 010–012, 090–093, 095–096 or 099.
091 XXX XXXX at home+249 91 XXX XXXX international9 digits after +249. Landlines begin with an area code, for example Khartoum:
015 XXX XXXX at home+249 15 XXX XXXX internationalSudan Number Types
| Type | Starts with | Written at home | International | From the US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mobile | 010–012, 090–093, 095–096 or 099 | 091 XXX XXXX |
+249 91 XXX XXXX |
011 249 91 XXX XXXX |
| Landline | 015 or 018 | 015 XXX XXXX |
+249 15 XXX XXXX |
011 249 15 XXX XXXX |
X stands for any digit. Source: libphonenumber metadata (phonenumbers 9.0.40), Google's open numbering data.
Checking a number from Sudan? The phone number checker tells you if it is valid, mobile or landline, and gives its international format.
Sudan Area Codes
Major area codes in Sudan:
| Area Code | City / Region |
|---|---|
21 |
Atbara |
81 |
Elobeid |
441 |
Jedaraf |
41 |
Kassala |
183 |
Khartoum |
71 |
Kosti |
11 |
Modurman |
31 |
Port Sudan |
61 |
Sennar |
616 |
Shetnzi |
51 |
Wadmedai |
Dialing Tips
- Remove the leading 0: When dialing internationally, drop the trunk prefix (0) that is used for domestic calls in Sudan.
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Use the + notation: From a US mobile phone, use
+249instead of011 249. - Verify the number length: Numbers in Sudan have 9 digits after +249. If your call does not connect, check that no digit is missing or doubled.
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Save contacts in international format: Always store phone numbers with the full
+249prefix so they work from any country.
Sudan Phone Number FAQ
How many digits does a phone number in Sudan have?
Phone numbers in Sudan have 9 digits after the country code +249. Written for domestic calls with the leading 0, a mobile number has 10 digits.
What do mobile numbers in Sudan start with?
Mobile numbers in Sudan start with 010–012, 090–093, 095–096 or 099 when written for domestic calls. In international format the leading 0 is dropped: +249 91 XXX XXXX.
How do I write a phone number from Sudan in international format?
Start with +249, then the national number without the leading 0. For example, a mobile number written 091 XXX XXXX at home becomes +249 91 XXX XXXX. From a US landline, dial 011 249 91 XXX XXXX.
How do I call the US from Sudan?
Dial the exit code 00, then 1 and the 10-digit US number: 00 1 XXX XXX XXXX. From a mobile phone you can use + instead of 00: +1 XXX XXX XXXX.