South Sudan +211
To call South Sudan from abroad, dial your exit code (or +), then 211, then the local number without its leading 0. In full: +211 977 123 456.
The country calling code for South Sudan is +211. A number starting +211 or 00211 is a call to or from South Sudan. From abroad: +211 977 123 456.
To call South Sudan from abroad, dial your exit code (or +), then 211, then the local number without its leading 0. The +211 code identifies the country; the following digits identify the line (landline or mobile).
How to call South Sudan from abroad
011 211 977 123 45600 211 977 123 4560011 211 977 123 456+211 977 123 456977 123 456 is a real-format South Sudan mobile number (example from the ITU-T numbering plan): replace it with the number you were given, without its leading 0.
South Sudan area codes
In South Sudan, landlines usually include an area code after +211 (without its leading 0). Mobiles have no area code.
Number format
0181 234 567from abroad+211 181 234 5670977 123 456from abroad+211 977 123 456Landline numbers in South Sudan have 9 digits after the country code; mobile numbers have 9 digits. The national prefix 0 is only dialled inside the country — drop it after +211.
Calling abroad from South Sudan
To call another country from South Sudan, dial the exit code 00 (or + on a mobile), then the country code, then the number. From South Sudan to the United States, for example: 00 1 201 555 0123.
A South Sudan number in international format is written +211 …. The + stands for the exit prefix (00 in much of the world, 011 in North America). Switching to international format, drop the leading 0.
Cheapest ways to call South Sudan
With internet on both ends, apps like WhatsApp, Signal or FaceTime call South Sudan for free. To reach a number without an app, VoIP services are usually cheaper than your operator’s international rate.
Frequently asked questions
What country has the code +211?
South Sudan has the country calling code +211.
How do I call South Sudan from the United States?
Dial 011, then 211, then the local number without its leading 0 — for example 011 977 123 456.
What does +211 mean?
It is the international dialing code for South Sudan. The + stands for your exit code (00 in much of the world, 011 in North America).
Is +211 mobile or landline?
The +211 code identifies the country, not the line type; South Sudan landlines and mobiles share it.
A country code covers a whole nation; the full number depends on the city and operator.
Mobile networks in South Sudan
5 mobile network operators run their own networks in South Sudan. The largest is MTN, with about 0.79 million subscribers (Sep 2014). Pick the one with the best coverage where you will spend most of your time.
Owned by MTN Group
Owned by Zain Group
Owned by Sudatel[not operationally active]
NOW
Owned by Fattouch Investment Group (75%), Wawat Securities (25%)
Owned by Lap Green Networks (80%)
- 4G/5G frequency bands used in South Sudan: LTE, LTE 2100. Most recent smartphones cover them; older or regional models may miss some.
Operators, subscriber counts, network codes and switch-off dates: Wikipedia (lists of mobile network operators, mobile network codes, 2G/3G phase-out, mobile number portability), licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Figures come from each operator or regulator at the date shown.
Staying connected in South Sudan
With 47 mobile subscriptions per 100 people, mobile coverage in South Sudan is not universal — keep a landline number as a backup when you can. Only 7 % of people use the internet, so a plain phone call may reach more people than an app.
Source: World Bank / ITU World Telecommunication indicators (IT.CEL.SETS.P2, IT.NET.USER.ZS, IT.MLT.MAIN.P2), latest available year.
Democratic Republic of the Congo +243
Central African Republic +236
Ethiopia +251
Kenya +254
Sudan +249
Uganda +256