211 Country Code: South Sudan (+211)
Country code 211 (+211) belongs to South Sudan. South Sudan uses the international dialing code +211, assigned by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) under the E.164 standard. The ISO 3166-1 alpha-2 code is SS.
You will see the same code written several ways depending on origin: +211 (universal + prefix, works from mobile), 00211 (from countries that use 00 as their international exit code — most of Europe, Asia, and Latin America), 011 211 (from the US and Canada), 0011 211 (from Australia), or the bare 211. All refer to the same South Sudan country code. Note: 211 is not a US area code — US area codes are also 3 digits but +211 is the international dialing code for South Sudan, not a domestic US destination.
Below you will find the number format, trunk prefix, major city area codes, and dialing facts specific to South Sudan (+211).
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Did You Get a Call from +211? Here's What That Means
Any incoming call that displays +211 followed by more digits is originating from South Sudan. The caller is dialing you from a South Sudan-registered phone number — either a landline or a mobile on a South Sudan carrier.
Common reasons people receive calls from +211:
- -Family or friends in South Sudan calling from a local number
- -Business contacts at South Sudan-based companies
- -Customer support agents working from a South Sudan call center
- -Travel-related calls (hotels, airlines, tour operators)
- -Less commonly, robocalls or scam calls that have spoofed a +211 number — if the call is unsolicited, do not return it without verifying the source
South Sudan Phone Number Format
International Format Example
Domestic vs International
Drop 0 and prepend +211.
Calling South Sudan Successfully: Common Mistakes & Best Practices
Most failed calls to South Sudan come from one of four mistakes, not from network problems. The most common is mishandling the leading 0: domestically, South Sudan numbers are written with 0 at the front (e.g. 0977123456), but that 0 is the domestic trunk prefix and must be removed when calling from outside South Sudan. Dial +211 followed directly by the local number without the 0.
The second is misreading the area code on landline numbers — South 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 — South 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: +211 is the legitimate South Sudan country code, and most unsolicited calls from +211 numbers are legitimate calls from South Sudan-based businesses, hospitals, family members, or call centers serving US customers. Caller-ID spoofing exists, so if a call from a +211 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions: South Sudan Country Code
Which country is country code 211?
Country code 211 belongs to South Sudan. The full international dialing code is +211, also written as 00211 from countries using 00 as their international exit code (Europe, most of Asia, Latin America), 011 211 from the US and Canada, or +211 from any mobile phone.
What is the country code for South Sudan?
+211 is the international dialing code for South Sudan, assigned by the ITU under E.164. The ISO 3166-1 alpha-2 code is SS. Equivalent forms — 00211, 011 211, +211, and 211 — all refer to the same South Sudan country code.
Is 211 a US area code?
No. 211 is the international country code for South Sudan, not a US area code. US area codes are also 3 digits but they are domestic North American Numbering Plan codes — to reach South Sudan from the US, dial +211 or 011 211 followed by the local number.
Do I drop the 0 when calling South Sudan from abroad?
Yes. South Sudan uses 0 as its domestic trunk prefix. When dialing from another country, remove it and replace with +211. The trunk prefix is only needed for long-distance calls within South Sudan.
Can I call South Sudan from my browser?
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