249 Country Code: Sudan (+249)
Country code 249 (+249) belongs to Sudan. Sudan uses the international dialing code +249, assigned by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) under the E.164 standard. The ISO 3166-1 alpha-2 code is SD.
You will see the same code written several ways depending on origin: +249 (universal + prefix, works from mobile), 00249 (from countries that use 00 as their international exit code — most of Europe, Asia, and Latin America), 011 249 (from the US and Canada), 0011 249 (from Australia), or the bare 249. All refer to the same Sudan country code. Note: 249 is not a US area code — US area codes are also 3 digits but +249 is the international dialing code for Sudan, not a domestic US destination.
Below you will find the number format, trunk prefix, major city area codes, and dialing facts specific to Sudan (+249).
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Did You Get a Call from +249? Here's What That Means
Any incoming call that displays +249 followed by more digits is originating from Sudan. The caller is dialing you from a Sudan-registered phone number — either a landline or a mobile on a Sudan carrier.
Common reasons people receive calls from +249:
- -Family or friends in Sudan calling from a local number
- -Business contacts at Sudan-based companies
- -Customer support agents working from a Sudan call center
- -Travel-related calls (hotels, airlines, tour operators)
- -Less commonly, robocalls or scam calls that have spoofed a +249 number — if the call is unsolicited, do not return it without verifying the source
To return a call to a +249 number from the US, use Kinvo's Sudan dialing guide — calls cost from $1.88/min with no app to download.
Sudan Phone Number Format
International Format Example
Domestic vs International
Drop 0 and prepend +249.
Calling Sudan Successfully: Common Mistakes & Best Practices
Most failed calls to Sudan come from one of four mistakes, not from network problems. The most common is mishandling the leading 0: domestically, Sudan numbers are written with 0 at the front (e.g. 0911234567), but that 0 is the domestic trunk prefix and must be removed when calling from outside Sudan. Dial +249 followed directly by the local number without the 0.
The second is misreading the area code on landline numbers — Sudan numbers may have variable formatting depending on the carrier and city, so confirm the area code with the recipient before dialing. The third is dialing during off-hours — Sudan uses local business hours and consumer phones are usually answered between 8 AM and 9 PM local time. The fourth and most expensive mistake is assuming your US carrier's WiFi calling feature makes the call cheap. It does not — see WiFi calling vs VoIP for international calls for why.
For scam-call awareness: +249 is the legitimate Sudan country code, and most unsolicited calls from +249 numbers are legitimate calls from Sudan-based businesses, hospitals, family members, or call centers serving US customers. Caller-ID spoofing exists, so if a call from a +249 number claims to be from a US government agency, your bank, or the IRS, hang up and call the agency back on its published number. Real authorities never demand payment over the phone.
When you are ready to place a call, the cheapest reliable route is to dial +249 from your browser using Kinvo — no app, no carrier add-on, and the per-minute rate is shown before you connect so there are no bill surprises. The browser approach also works from any laptop, tablet, or phone you happen to have access to, which matters when you're traveling, using a work device, or borrowing someone else's computer.
Calling Sudan from Your Browser
To place a call to Sudan, dial +249 followed by the local number in the Kinvo browser dialer. Pay-as-you-go, no app required.
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Frequently Asked Questions: Sudan Country Code
Which country is country code 249?
Country code 249 belongs to Sudan. The full international dialing code is +249, also written as 00249 from countries using 00 as their international exit code (Europe, most of Asia, Latin America), 011 249 from the US and Canada, or +249 from any mobile phone.
What is the country code for Sudan?
+249 is the international dialing code for Sudan, assigned by the ITU under E.164. The ISO 3166-1 alpha-2 code is SD. Equivalent forms — 00249, 011 249, +249, and 249 — all refer to the same Sudan country code.
Is 249 a US area code?
No. 249 is the international country code for Sudan, not a US area code. US area codes are also 3 digits but they are domestic North American Numbering Plan codes — to reach Sudan from the US, dial +249 or 011 249 followed by the local number.
Do I drop the 0 when calling Sudan from abroad?
Yes. Sudan uses 0 as its domestic trunk prefix. When dialing from another country, remove it and replace with +249. The trunk prefix is only needed for long-distance calls within Sudan.
Can I call Sudan from my browser?
Yes. Kinvo connects calls to Sudan via WebRTC directly from Chrome, Firefox, Safari, or Edge. No app download. Sign up, add credits from $5, and dial +249 followed by the local number.