Free Call to Tunisia from US — $2.59/min (2026)
Call Tunisia free with WhatsApp or Facebook. BubblyPhone $1.96/min — expensive. Country code +216, Tunis 71. Tunisie Telecom, Ooredoo TN, Orange TN. French + Arabic.
Calling Tunisia costs $1.96/min with BubblyPhone — that's $109.20 for a full hour. This is expensive. The country code is +216, with Tunis at +216 71. WhatsApp and Facebook are popular. Carriers are Tunisie Telecom, Ooredoo Tunisia, and Orange Tunisia. Tunisia runs on CET (UTC+1). Languages: French and Arabic.
Whether you're calling family in Tunis, business contacts in Tunisia, or friends traveling to Sidi Bou Said, here's every option — starting with free ones.
Expensive — Use Apps
At $1.96/min, BubblyPhone is expensive for Tunisia. A 10-minute call costs $18.20. Google Voice charges about $0.10/min. Use WhatsApp for free calls whenever possible.
Free: App-to-App Calls
1. WhatsApp — Popular
WhatsApp is widely used in Tunisia. Voice calls work well in major cities. Tunisia has decent internet infrastructure.
2. Facebook Messenger — Very Popular
Facebook is extremely popular in Tunisia. Messenger is a primary communication tool, especially among younger Tunisians. Voice calls work well.
3. Telegram — Growing
Telegram is growing in Tunisia, especially for channels and news. Voice calls work as an alternative.
Calling Tunisian Phone Numbers
| Service | Rate | 10-min Cost | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Google Voice | $0.10/min | $1.00 | Best value |
| BubblyPhone | $1.96/min | $18.20 | Browser, iOS, Android |
| AT&T / Verizon | $3.00-5.00/min | $30-50 | Even more expensive |
How to Dial Tunisia from the US
# From a mobile (or VoIP app):
+216 + area code + number
# Example — calling a Tunis landline:
+216 71 123 456
# Example — calling a Tunisian mobile:
+216 20 123 456
Number Format
- Tunis: +216 71 + 6 digits
- Mobiles: +216 2X/5X/9X + 6 digits
- 8 digits total after +216
- Country code: +216
Carriers & Info
- Tunisie Telecom: State carrier
- Ooredoo TN: Major carrier
- Orange TN: Third carrier
- Languages: Arabic + French
- Tourism + business hub
Tips for Calling Tunisia
- Tunisia is 6 hours ahead of EST (CET, UTC+1). When it's 10 AM in New York, it's 4 PM in Tunis
- French and Arabic — Tunisian Arabic (Derja) is the spoken language. French is widely used in business and media. English is limited
- Facebook is huge in Tunisia — Tunisia had one of the first Facebook-influenced political events (2011 revolution). Messenger is a primary communication tool
- Expensive to call — termination rates are high. Keep phone calls short; use WhatsApp or Messenger for longer conversations
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