Sudan +249
To call Sudan from abroad, dial your exit code (or +), then 249, then the local number without its leading 0. In full: +249 91 123 1234.
The country calling code for Sudan is +249. A number starting +249 or 00249 is a call to or from Sudan. From abroad: +249 91 123 1234.
To call Sudan from abroad, dial your exit code (or +), then 249, then the local number without its leading 0. The +249 code identifies the country; the following digits identify the line (landline or mobile).
How to call Sudan from abroad
011 249 91 123 123400 249 91 123 12340011 249 91 123 1234+249 91 123 123491 123 1234 is a real-format Sudan mobile number (example from the ITU-T numbering plan): replace it with the number you were given, without its leading 0.
Sudan area codes
In Sudan, landlines usually include an area code after +249 (without its leading 0). Mobiles have no area code.
Number format
015 312 3456from abroad+249 15 312 3456091 123 1234from abroad+249 91 123 1234Landline numbers in 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 +249.
Calling abroad from Sudan
To call another country from Sudan, dial the exit code 00 (or + on a mobile), then the country code, then the number. From Sudan to the United States, for example: 00 1 201 555 0123.
A Sudan number in international format is written +249 …. 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 Sudan
With internet on both ends, apps like WhatsApp, Signal or FaceTime call 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 +249?
Sudan has the country calling code +249.
How do I call Sudan from the United States?
Dial 011, then 249, then the local number without its leading 0 — for example 011 91 123 1234.
What does +249 mean?
It is the international dialing code for Sudan. The + stands for your exit code (00 in much of the world, 011 in North America).
Is +249 mobile or landline?
The +249 code identifies the country, not the line type; 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 Sudan
4 mobile network operators run their own networks in Sudan. The largest is Zain, with about 11.1 million subscribers (Sep 2014). Pick the one with the best coverage where you will spend most of your time.
Owned by Zain Group
Owned by MTN Group (85%)
Owned by Sudatel
Owned by Bank of Khartoum (100%)
- 4G/5G frequency bands used in Sudan: LTE 1800. 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 Sudan
With 70 mobile subscriptions per 100 people, mobile coverage in Sudan is not universal — keep a landline number as a backup when you can. Only 19 % 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.
South Sudan +211
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