+211 is the country code for South Sudan.
Every phone number in South Sudan starts with +211 when you call it from another country. From the US, dial 011 211, then the number without its first 0.
- Time there
- Juba timeCentral Africa Time, UTC+2, no daylight saving
- From the US or Canada
- 011 211 977 123 456
- From the UK and most of Europe
- 00 211 977 123 456
- From Australia
- 0011 211 977 123 456
- From any mobile phone
- +211 977 123 456
- Inside South Sudan
- 0977 123 456
- Mobile numbers
- 9 digits after +211, starting 12, 91, 92, 95, 97, 98 or 99
Check a +211 number to see whether it is a mobile, a landline or VoIP.
Pick the country, enter the number without the +211, and the free check shows whether it is valid and whether it is a mobile, a landline or VoIP.
Mobile numbers in South Sudan start with 12, 91, 92, 95, 97, 98 or 99, and this table shows which networks first issued each start.
| At home | From abroad | First issued by |
|---|---|---|
| 012 | +211 12 | Sudatel Group |
| 091 | +211 91 | Zain |
| 092 | +211 92 | MTN |
| 095 | +211 95 | Network of the World |
| 097 | +211 97 | Gemtel |
| 098 | +211 98 | Digitel |
| 099 | +211 99 | MTN |
Sudatel Group started 012, Zain started 091, MTN started 092 and 099, Network of the World started 095, Gemtel started 097 and Digitel started 098. People keep their number when they switch networks, so the start shows where a number began. Our free number portability lookup shows the network it is on today.
In South Sudan, the phone number format for apps and SMS gateways is +211 followed by the number without its 0.
| Written | Example | Where you see it |
|---|---|---|
| At home | 0977 123 456 | Business cards, local ads |
| International | +211 977 123 456 | Websites, email signatures |
| E.164 | +211977123456 | APIs, SMS gateways, CRMs |
A missed call from a +211 number you don't know can be a one-ring scam, so check it before calling back.
One-ring scams call once and hang up, hoping you call back a line that bills you international or premium rates.
- Don't call back an international number you don't know. A real caller leaves a message or sends a text.
- Check the number in the box above. A number that is not a working mobile or landline in South Sudan is a warning sign.
- Hang up on anyone who wants gift cards, crypto or a wire transfer, or asks you to read out a code that was just texted to you.
- Report it at reportfraud.ftc.gov, and see the FCC's guide to one-ring scams.
The codes next to +211 belong to other countries, so one wrong digit reaches a different place.
These are the questions people ask most about +211.
Which country uses the +211 country code?
South Sudan. Every phone number there starts with +211 when it is dialed from abroad.
How do I call South Sudan from the US?
Dial 011, then 211, then the number without its first 0. A mobile number written 0977 123 456 at home is dialed 011 211 977 123 456 from the US, or +211 977 123 456 from any mobile phone.
Is +211 the same as 00211?
Yes. 00 is the exit code used in South Sudan and most of the world, and the + on a mobile phone stands in for whatever exit code your network uses. From the US and Canada the exit code is 011 instead.
How many digits is a phone number in South Sudan?
A mobile number has 9 digits after +211, written 0977 123 456 at home.
What time is it in South Sudan?
South Sudan is on Central Africa Time, UTC+2, all year. It does not use daylight saving time.
How do I check a +211 number that called me?
Enter it in the box above. The free check shows whether it is a valid number from South Sudan and whether it is a mobile, a landline or a VoIP line, which helps you spot a one-ring scam before you call back.
Sources: Google's libphonenumber numbering data for lengths, mobile starts, area code places, first-issuing networks and time zones, as of September 24, 2026; the ITU list of country codes.