Do you have family, friends or associates in Tunisia and want to call them? Before making a call to Tunisia, make sure you have all the information you need to reach your loved ones without spending too much. There are lots of factors to consider, including the Tunisia country code, call costs, tips on how to call Tunisia free of charge and the time difference.
Discover our tips for making calls to Tunisia from France and reaching all your loved ones in this guide from Western Union.
What is the country code for Tunisia?
The country code for Tunisia is “+216” or “00216.” This country code, or international calling code, of Tunisia should always be dialed before the local telephone number, whether you are calling from France or another country. If you are calling from Tunisia, you don’t need to dial the +216 country code.
How to call a number with a +216 country code
To make a call to Tunisia from France, you must:
- Dial the code “+216” (from a cell phone) or “00216” (from a landline),
- Enter the eight-digit local phone number.
- Example: If the number you want to call in Tunisia is “24577889” you must dial “+216 24577889” or “00216 24577889.”
Please note: If the person you wish to reach in Tunisia has a French number, then you will need to dial the French code (+33).
What is the price of a call from France to Tunisia?
The price of a call from France to Tunisia will depend on several factors, including your carrier, your plan, the type of line being called (fixed or cell) and any possible connection charges.
Call Tunisia from a cell phone
To find out how much it costs to call Tunisia from France with your cell phone, you must consider your carrier (Orange, Free, Bouygues, SFR, virtual carriers), your plan (unlimited plan, prepaid etc.) and the type of line contacted (landline or cell). Before making any calls to Tunisia, check the prices offered by your carrier and your plan to make sure you do not pay too much.
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Call Tunisia from a landline
Nowadays, you usually have a landline when you have an Internet box. Although it is often possible to call a landline abroad for free using your landline, this is not necessarily the case with all carriers in Tunisia.
Check your carrier’s call conditions for Tunisia to see if you can make free calls. In addition, very often, each call from a landline involves a connection charge.
How to call Tunisia from France for free
To call Tunisia free of charge from France, or from any country, several applications exist:
- WhatsApp,
- Telegram,
- Signal,
- Facebook Messenger, widely used in Tunisia,
- Zoom,
When you are connected to the Internet, these applications allow you to reach your loved ones in Tunisia easily and free of charge in several different ways: calls, messages, video calls etc.
However, while these apps allow free calls to be made to Tunisia, they still require a connection. Moreover, to avoid using up all the Internet data on your plan, remember to stay connected to a secure WiFi network. Finally, in addition to an Internet connection, your contact must also have the application you are using to be able to reach them.
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FAQs
How many digits does a Tunisian phone number contain?
A Tunisian phone number has 8 digits. There is no “0” prefix, unlike in France. Unlike other countries, Tunisian telephone numbers do not have their own regional codes. The +216 country code will therefore always be followed directly by your contact’s local number.
Do you have to pay to call in Tunisia?
No, it is not mandatory. If you call from a cell phone, you will have to pay for each call. If you call from a landline, depending on your carrier, calls to Tunisian landlines will be free. By using an app like Facebook Messenger, WhatsApp or Viber, your calls to Tunisia will be free, as long as you are connected to a WiFi network.
Is there a time difference between France and Tunisia?
Yes, Tunisia is one hour behind France in summer. This means that, from the end of March to the end of October, Tunisia is one hour behind France: When it is 6 pm in France, it is 5 pm in Tunisia.
However, in winter, there is no time difference between France and Tunisia because Tunisia never changes time zone. Therefore, the two countries are in the same time zone from the end of October to the end of March.
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