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Sudan (+249) country code walkthrough.

The +249 prefix covers Sudan's national networks — from Khartoum's business centre to Omdurman and Port Sudan. Here's the verified Sudan country code, ISO references, live local time, and Ringflow's direct Sudanese routes.

UTC+3 routesTwo-digit area codesSub-second call setup
Calling
LIVE
Sudan
SD · SDN · Zone 2
+249
Live route
Khartoum
Time
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Alpha-2
SD
Alpha-3
SDN
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Sudan snapshot

Sudan at a glance.

The geography, area codes and UTC+3 time zone you need before placing your first call into Sudan.

Sudan country information

Sudan
Africa
+249
Capital
Khartoum
Region
Africa
Time zone
Africa/Khartoum
Numbering zone
Zone 2
Code length
3 digits
ISO 3166 codes
SD · SDN
Ways to reach Sudan

Every route into Sudanese lines.

Landline or mobile — the +249 prefix reaches Khartoum, Omdurman and all Sudanese states. Pick what fits your traffic.

01Classic

Direct calls using landlines & mobile phones

Dial Sudan directly from any landline or mobile by entering your international exit code, then the country code +249, and finally the local number.

02Pre-paid

International calling cards for Sudan

Pre-paid international calling cards remain a convenient, low-cost way to reach Sudan. Each card gives you a PIN and an access number to place global calls.

03Modern

VoIP services for contacting Sudan

VoIP apps like Skype, WhatsApp and Viber — and business VoIP from Ringflow — route calls to Sudan over the internet, usually at far lower rates than traditional carriers.

Sudan profile

What shapes Sudanese voice traffic, East Africa's gateway.

The fundamentals behind calls to and from Sudan — the +249 code, Khartoum, the UTC+3 zone and the two-digit area-code plan.

Capital
Khartoum
Region
Africa
Time zone
Africa/Khartoum
Numbering zone
Zone 2
Code length
3 digits
ISO 3166 codes
SD · SDN
Dialing Sudan

How to call Sudan.

A Sudanese number drops the trunk zero when dialled internationally. Here's the anatomy and dialling order.

Number anatomy

Exit prefix++Country code249+Area / mobileXX+Subscriber numberXXX XXX
Final dialled number
+249 XX XXX XXX
Valid E.164
Format follows ITU-T Recommendation E.164 — the international public telecommunication numbering plan.
01Step 1 of 4

Start with the exit prefix

Press + on a mobile (hold the 0 key), or dial 00 from most countries / 011 from North America.

02Step 2 of 4

Add the Sudan code

Dial +249. This identifies Sudan on the global telephone network.

03Step 3 of 4

Enter the area or mobile prefix

Type the first part of the local number. Drop the leading 0 if there is one.

04Step 4 of 4

Finish with the subscriber number

The remaining digits route the call to the specific line in Khartoum or elsewhere.

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FAQ

Calling Sudan, answered.

What businesses and NGOs ask most before dialling Sudan on +249.

Sudan's country calling code is +249. Always dial it before the national number when calling from outside Sudan.
Dial your international access prefix (+ on mobile, or 00 / 011 from a landline), then 249, then the Sudan number (drop the leading 0 if it has one).
Sudan uses ISO 3166-1 alpha-2 code SD and alpha-3 code SDN.
Sudan is part of the Africa region.
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