Sudan +249
To call Sudan from abroad, dial your exit code (or +), then 249, then the local number without its leading 0. Written 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 network codes in 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. Sudan has 4 network operators with their own infrastructure:
| Network | MCC-MNC | Technologies | Subscribers |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZainZain Group | 634-01 | 2G · 3G · 4G | 11.1 MSep 2014 |
| MTNMTN Group (85%) | 634-02 | 2G · 3G | 8.47 MSep 2014 |
| SudaniSudatel | 634-07 | 2G · 3G · 4G | — |
| CanarBank of Khartoum (100%) | — | — | — |
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.