+249 is the country code for Sudan.
Every phone number in Sudan starts with +249 when you call it from another country. From the US, dial 011 249, then the number without its first 0.
- Time there
- Khartoum timeCentral Africa Time, UTC+2, no daylight saving
- From the US or Canada
- 011 249 91 123 1234
- From the UK and most of Europe
- 00 249 91 123 1234
- From Australia
- 0011 249 91 123 1234
- From any mobile phone
- +249 91 123 1234
- Inside Sudan
- 091 123 1234
- Mobile numbers
- 9 digits after +249, starting 10, 11, 12, 90, 91, 92, 93, 95, 96 or 99
- Landlines
- 9 digits after +249, such as +249 15 3XX XXXX in Khartoum
Check a +249 number to see whether it is a mobile, a landline or VoIP.
Pick the country, enter the number without the +249, and the free check shows whether it is valid and whether it is a mobile, a landline or VoIP.
Mobile numbers in Sudan start with 10, 11, 12, 90, 91, 92, 93, 95, 96 or 99, and this table shows which networks first issued each start.
| At home | From abroad | First issued by |
|---|---|---|
| 010 | +249 10 | Sudatel |
| 011 | +249 11 | Sudatel |
| 012 | +249 12 | Sudatel |
| 090 | +249 90 | Zain |
| 091 | +249 91 | Zain |
| 092 | +249 92 | MTN |
| 093 | +249 93 | MTN |
| 095 | +249 95 | Network of The World Ltd |
| 096 | +249 96 | Zain |
| 099 | +249 99 | MTN |
Sudatel started 010, 011 and 012, Zain started 090, 091 and 096, MTN started 092, 093 and 099 and Network of The World Ltd started 095. 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.
4 landline areas cover Sudan, from 0153 in Khartoum to 0157 in Omdurman.
| At home | From abroad | Area |
|---|---|---|
| 0153, 0183 | +249 153, +249 183 | Khartoum |
| 0155, 0185 | +249 155, +249 185 | Khartoum North |
| 0156, 0186 | +249 156, +249 186 | Khartoum Rural |
| 0157, 0187 | +249 157, +249 187 | Omdurman |
In Sudan, the phone number format for apps and SMS gateways is +249 followed by the number without its 0.
| Written | Example | Where you see it |
|---|---|---|
| At home | 091 123 1234 | Business cards, local ads |
| International | +249 91 123 1234 | Websites, email signatures |
| E.164 | +249911231234 | APIs, SMS gateways, CRMs |
A missed call from a +249 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 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 +249 belong to other countries, so one wrong digit reaches a different place.
These are the questions people ask most about +249.
Which country uses the +249 country code?
Sudan. Every phone number there starts with +249 when it is dialed from abroad.
How do I call Sudan from the US?
Dial 011, then 249, then the number without its first 0. A mobile number written 091 123 1234 at home is dialed 011 249 91 123 1234 from the US, or +249 91 123 1234 from any mobile phone.
Is +249 the same as 00249?
Yes. 00 is the exit code used in 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 Sudan?
A mobile number has 9 digits after +249, written 091 123 1234 at home. A landline has 9 digits, written 015 3XX XXXX at home.
What are the area codes in Sudan?
0153, 0183 for Khartoum, 0155, 0185 for Khartoum North, 0156, 0186 for Khartoum Rural and 0157, 0187 for Omdurman. From abroad, drop the 0 and put +249 in front.
What time is it in Sudan?
Sudan is on Central Africa Time, UTC+2, all year. It does not use daylight saving time.
How do I check a +249 number that called me?
Enter it in the box above. The free check shows whether it is a valid number from 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.