South Sudan Country Code: +211
The international calling code for South Sudan is +211. You need this code to dial any phone number in South Sudan from another country. This code is assigned by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) under the E.164 standard. Below you will find everything you need to successfully place a call to South Sudan, including the correct number format, trunk prefix, and worked examples.
How to Call South Sudan from Abroad
Follow these steps to dial a phone number in South Sudan from any other country. The process is the same whether you are calling a landline or a mobile number.
- 1Dial the international access code or +
On a mobile phone, press and hold 0 to get the + symbol. From a landline, dial your country's exit code (00 from most of Europe, 011 from the US/Canada, 0011 from Australia). With Kinvo, simply type + in the dialer.
- 2Dial South Sudan's country code: 211
After the + or exit code, enter 211. This routes your call to South Sudan's telephone network.
- 3Drop the trunk prefix (0) from the local number
When a South Sudan number starts with 0 domestically, remove it when dialing internationally. The trunk prefix is only used for calls within South Sudan itself.
- 4Dial the remaining local number
Enter the area code (if applicable) and the subscriber number. The complete international number should look like this: +211 977 123 456
South Sudan Phone Number Format
Landline Numbers
Landline numbers in South Sudan typically include an area code that identifies the city or region, followed by the subscriber number. Domestically, these numbers are prefixed with 0 for long-distance calls. When dialing from abroad, replace the 0 with +211.
Mobile Numbers
Mobile phone numbers in South Sudan typically begin with 9 (after the country code). When calling a South Sudan mobile from abroad, remember to drop the leading 0 before the mobile prefix.
International Format Example
Dialing Example: Calling South Sudan
Suppose you want to call a South Sudan number that is written domestically with the trunk prefix 0. Here is how to convert it to the international format:
Call South Sudan from Your Browser
With Kinvo, you can call landlines and mobiles in South Sudan directly from Chrome, Firefox, Safari, or Edge. No app to install, no subscription. Just sign up, add pay-as-you-go credits (starting from $5), and dial +211 followed by the local number.
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Frequently Asked Questions: South Sudan Country Code
What is the country code for South Sudan?
The international dialing code for South Sudan is +211. This code must be dialed before the local phone number when calling South Sudan from any other country. The ISO 3166-1 alpha-2 code for South Sudan is SS.
How do I call South Sudan from the United States?
From the US, dial 011 (the US exit code) followed by 211 (the South Sudan country code) and then the local number without the leading 0. Alternatively, dial +211 from a mobile phone. For example: +211 977 123 456.
Do I need to drop the 0 when calling South Sudan internationally?
Yes. When calling South Sudan from abroad, you must remove the leading 0 (trunk prefix) from the beginning of the number and replace it with the country code +211. This trunk prefix is only used for domestic long-distance calls within South Sudan.
What do South Sudan mobile numbers start with?
Mobile phone numbers in South Sudan typically start with 9 after the country code +211. When dialing from abroad, the full mobile number would begin with +211 9...
Can I call South Sudan from my browser?
Yes. Kinvo allows you to call any phone number in South Sudan directly from your web browser using WebRTC technology. No app download or installation is required. Simply create a free account, add credits (from $5), and dial +211 followed by the local number. Calls include HD voice quality and end-to-end encryption.
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