Tunisia (+216) access code primer.
The +216 prefix covers North Africa's most politically open economy — from Tunis's digital startup scene to Sfax's industrial south. Here's the verified Tunisia country code, ISO references, live local time, and Ringflow's direct Tunisian routes.
Tunisia at a glance.
The geography, area codes and CET time zone you need before placing your first call into Tunisia.
Tunisia country information
Every route into Tunisian lines.
Landline, mobile or business VoIP — the +216 prefix reaches Tunis, Sfax and all governorates. Pick what fits your traffic.
Direct calls using landlines & mobile phones
Dial Tunisia directly from any landline or mobile by entering your international exit code, then the country code +216, and finally the local number.
International calling cards for Tunisia
Pre-paid international calling cards remain a convenient, low-cost way to reach Tunisia. Each card gives you a PIN and an access number to place global calls.
VoIP services for contacting Tunisia
VoIP apps like Skype, WhatsApp and Viber — and business VoIP from Ringflow — route calls to Tunisia over the internet, usually at far lower rates than traditional carriers.
What shapes Tunisian voice traffic, Mediterranean Africa's gateway.
The fundamentals behind calls to and from Tunisia — the +216 code, Tunis, the CET zone and the two-digit area-code plan.
How to call Tunisia.
A Tunisian number is eight digits dialled in full. Here's the anatomy and dialling order.
Number anatomy
Start with the exit prefix
Press + on a mobile (hold the 0 key), or dial 00 from most countries / 011 from North America.
Add the Tunisia code
Dial +216. This identifies Tunisia on the global telephone network.
Enter the area or mobile prefix
Type the first part of the local number. Drop the leading 0 if there is one.
Finish with the subscriber number
The remaining digits route the call to the specific line in Tunis or elsewhere.
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FAQ
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What businesses and travellers ask most before dialling Tunisia on +216.
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