ISO
TN / TUN
Tunisia
+216
Capital
Tunis
Continent
Africa
Timezone
UTC+1
Currency
TND
Scam risk
MEDIUM
Population
11,818,619 · Arabic
🕐 Current time in Tunisia
UTC+1
Tunis
-
UTC+1
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Common formats for +216
The country code for Tunisia can be written several ways. All refer to the same code.
+216- international E.164 format (with plus sign)216- digits only (often typed in search)00216- with European exit code (00)011 216- with US exit code (011)00 216 XX XXX XXX- full landline example+216 XX XXX XXX- full mobile example
How to dial
From the United States →
011 + 216 + area + number
Landline:
00 216 XX XXX XXX · Mobile: +216 XX XXX XXXFrom Europe →
00 + 216 + area + number
Exit code from your country, then 216, then the local number.
From specific countries
| From | Landline | Mobile |
|---|---|---|
United States
|
011 216 XX XXX XXX |
+216 XX XXX XXX |
United Kingdom
|
00 216 XX XXX XXX |
+216 XX XXX XXX |
Australia
|
0011 216 XX XXX XXX |
+216 XX XXX XXX |
Canada
|
011 216 XX XXX XXX |
+216 XX XXX XXX |
India
|
00 216 XX XXX XXX |
+216 XX XXX XXX |
Area codes
| Code | City / Region |
|---|---|
70 |
Ben Arous |
71 |
Ariana/Ben Arous/Carthage/Tunis |
72 |
Bizerte/Nabeul/Zaghouan |
73 |
Chebba/Hamman-Sousse/Khenis/Mahdia/Monastir/Sousse |
74 |
Agareb/Sfax |
75 |
Gabes/Kebili/Medenine/Tataouine |
76 |
Gafsa/Sidi Bouzid/Tozeur |
77 |
Haffouz/Kairouan/Kasserine |
78 |
Beja/Jendouba/Kef/La Kef/Siliana/Tabarka |
79 |
Ariana/Ben Arous/Manouba/Tunis |
Scam Risk: MEDIUM
Some wangiri and premium rate scams.
Common scam types from +216
- Wangiri
- Premium Rate
What to do
- Be cautious with unexpected calls from +216
- Verify the caller's identity before sharing personal information
- Report suspicious calls to your carrier
FAQ
What country has the code +216?
The country code +216 belongs to Tunisia.
Is +216 a scam?
+216 is the legitimate country code for Tunisia. The scam risk level is medium. Some wangiri and premium rate scams.
How to call Tunisia from the US?
From a US landline: dial 011 + 216 + local number. From a US cell: dial +216 + local number.
