Tunisia Country Code

The ITU country calling code for Tunisia is +216. From Canada, dial 011 (international access), then +216, then the local number.

+216

Calling Code

12.0M

Population

163.6K km²

Area (km²)

Tunisian Dinar

TND

Quick Facts

Tunisian Republic

Tunisia

Africa Northern Africa

Coat of arms

Basic Information

Calling Code +216

ISO Codes TN / TUN

Capital Tunis

Independent Yes

Demographics

Population 12.0M

Area 163.6K km²

Languages Arabic

Driving Side right

Geography & Time

Region Africa

Subregion Northern Africa

Continent Africa

Time Zones UTC+01:00

Currency

Tunisian Dinar (TND)

Borders

2 countries

Neighboring countries

Algeria Libya

How to Call Tunisia

From Any Country:

 +216 [Local Phone Number]

Example:

+216 71 123 456

(Example: Calling Tunis, Tunisia from anywhere in the world)

How do I dial mobiles vs landlines in Tunisia

Tunisia’s country calling code is +216, and Tunisia uses 8-digit national numbers with no trunk prefix (so there’s typically no leading “0” to add or remove). Whether you’re calling a landline or a mobile, the international format is straightforward: dial +216 followed by the full 8 digits (for example: +216 71 XXX XXX). If you’re calling internationally from Tunisia, the standard international prefix is 00 (or you can use + on most mobile phones).

The difference between landlines vs mobiles in Tunisia is mainly the starting digit(s). Fixed/landline numbers are commonly in the 7X ranges (like 71 for Greater Tunis, 74 for Sfax, 73 for Sousse/Monastir, etc.), while mobile numbers typically start with digits like 2, 5, 9, and (for some MVNO ranges) 4/46. For the best success rate with roaming, WhatsApp/SMS verification, and contact syncing, store Tunisian numbers in E.164 format as +216 plus the full 8 digits.

What are the emergency numbers in Tunisia

Tunisia’s commonly used emergency numbers include 190 (ambulance/SAMU), 197 (police in towns/cities), 198 (fire & car accidents), and 193 (National Guard in rural areas). Some phones may also route emergency calls via 112.

What are the city and area codes in Tunisia

Dialing tip: Tunisia doesn’t use a domestic “0” trunk prefix—so the area code digits are already part of the 8-digit number. Tell users to dial all 8 digits within Tunisia, and +216 + the same 8 digits from abroad (e.g., +216 74 XXX XXX for Sfax).

City	Area Code	International Dialing Format
Greater Tunis (Tunis / Ariana / Ben Arous / Manouba)	70, 71, 79	+216 7X XXX XXX
Bizerte	72	+216 72 XXX XXX
Nabeul / Hammamet	72	+216 72 XXX XXX
Sousse	73	+216 73 XXX XXX
Monastir	73	+216 73 XXX XXX
Mahdia	73	+216 73 XXX XXX
Sfax	74	+216 74 XXX XXX
Gabès	75	+216 75 XXX XXX
Djerba / Medenine	75	+216 75 XXX XXX
Gafsa	76	+216 76 XXX XXX
Kairouan	77	+216 77 XXX XXX
Béja / Jendouba / Le Kef	78	+216 78 XXX XXX

Which mobile prefixes do mobile operators use in Tunisia

Dialing tip: Tunisia has introduced number portability, so prefixes like 2x or 5x are useful to recognize “this is a Tunisia mobile,” but they may not always match the subscriber’s current operator after switching networks. For user-facing guidance, keep it simple: dial mobiles as +216 XX XXX XXX and save them in contacts in that full format.