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Tunisia Phone Number Format
Country code +216 — Complete guide to Tunisia phone number formats, mobile and landline structures, and area codes.
How Tunisia Phone Numbers Are Written
Phone numbers in Tunisia have 8 digits after the country code +216.
There is no trunk prefix to remove: the number is written the same way at home
(20 XXX XXX)
and after the country code (+216 20 XXX XXX).
| Country code | +216 |
|---|---|
| Digits after +216 | 8 digits |
| Trunk prefix (domestic calls) | None |
| Mobile numbers start with | 2, 3, 4, 5 or 9 |
| Exit code (to call abroad from Tunisia) | 00 |
| Dial from the US | 011 216 20 XXX XXX |
Mobile vs. Landline Numbers
8 digits after +216, starting with 2, 3, 4, 5 or 9.
20 XXX XXX at home+216 20 XXX XXX international8 digits after +216.
30 XXX XXX at home+216 30 XXX XXX internationalTunisia Number Types
| Type | Starts with | Written at home | International | From the US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mobile | 2, 3, 4, 5 or 9 | 20 XXX XXX |
+216 20 XXX XXX |
011 216 20 XXX XXX |
| Landline | 30–32 or 7 | 30 XXX XXX |
+216 30 XXX XXX |
011 216 30 XXX XXX |
| Toll-free | 80 | 80 XXX XXX |
+216 80 XXX XXX |
011 216 80 XXX XXX |
| Premium rate | 88 | 88 XXX XXX |
+216 88 XXX XXX |
011 216 88 XXX XXX |
| Shared cost | — | 81 XXX XXX |
+216 81 XXX XXX |
011 216 81 XXX XXX |
X stands for any digit. Source: libphonenumber metadata (phonenumbers 9.0.40), Google's open numbering data.
Checking a number from Tunisia? The phone number checker tells you if it is valid, mobile or landline, and gives its international format.
Tunisia Area Codes
Major area codes in Tunisia:
| Area Code | City / Region |
|---|---|
4 |
Agareb |
1 |
Ariana |
8 |
Beja |
1 |
Ben Arous |
2 |
Bizerte |
1 |
Carthage |
9 |
Cell phones |
4 |
Chebba |
5 |
Gabes |
6 |
Gafsa |
7 |
Haffouz |
3 |
Hamman-Sousse |
8 |
Jendouba |
7 |
Kairouan |
7 |
Kasserine |
5 |
Kebili |
8 |
Kef |
3 |
Khenis |
8 |
La Kef |
3 |
Mahdia |
5 |
Medenine |
3 |
Monastir |
2 |
Nabeul |
4 |
Sfax |
6 |
Sidi Bouzid |
8 |
Siliana |
3 |
Sousse |
8 |
Tabarka |
5 |
Tataouine |
6 |
Tozeur |
1 |
Tunis |
2 |
Zaghouan |
Dialing Tips
- Keep every digit: Tunisia numbers have no trunk prefix, so dial them after +216 exactly as they are written locally.
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Use the + notation: From a US mobile phone, use
+216instead of011 216. - Verify the number length: Numbers in Tunisia have 8 digits after +216. 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
+216prefix so they work from any country.
Tunisia Phone Number FAQ
How many digits does a phone number in Tunisia have?
Phone numbers in Tunisia have 8 digits after the country code +216.
What do mobile numbers in Tunisia start with?
Mobile numbers in Tunisia start with 2, 3, 4, 5 or 9, for example 20 XXX XXX.
How do I write a phone number from Tunisia in international format?
Start with +216, then the national number. For example, a mobile number written 20 XXX XXX at home becomes +216 20 XXX XXX. From a US landline, dial 011 216 20 XXX XXX.
What is the toll-free prefix in Tunisia?
Toll-free numbers in Tunisia start with 80, for example 80 XXX XXX. Many toll-free numbers can't be reached from abroad.
How do I call the US from Tunisia?
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.