South Sudan +211
To call South Sudan from abroad, dial your exit code (or +), then 211, then the local number without its leading 0. Written 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 network codes in South Sudan
Every mobile network is identified by a mobile country code (MCC) and a mobile network code (MNC). They appear on your phone when it roams, in SIM settings and in any network lookup. South Sudan has 5 network operators with their own infrastructure:
| Network | MCC-MNC | Technologies | Subscribers |
|---|---|---|---|
| MTNMTN Group | 659-02 | 2G · 3G · 4G | 0.79 MSep 2014 |
| ZainZain Group | 659-06 | 2G · 3G · 4G | 0.66 MSep 2014 |
| SudaniSudatel[not operationally active] | — | — | — |
| VivacellFattouch Investment Group (75%), Wawat Securities (25%) | — | — | — |
| GemtelLap Green Networks (80%) | — | — | — |
A struck-through generation has been switched off on that network. MCC-MNC: ITU-T E.212 codes as listed on Wikipedia.
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Source: Wikipedia — lists of mobile network operators, mobile network codes, 2G and 3G phase-out, mobile number portability (CC BY-SA 4.0). Subscriber counts as published by each operator or regulator at the date shown.