0153 area code — Khartoum
In Sudan, the area code 0153 covers Khartoum. Numbers are written internationally as +249 153.
How to call Khartoum
- From abroad
- +249 153 XXX XXXX
- Within Sudan
- 0153 XXX XXXX
- Country calling code
- +249
About the 0153 area code
When you see a number beginning +249 153, it belongs to Khartoum: the 249 is Sudan's country calling code and 153 is the area code.
Area codes like 0153 tie a phone number to a place — useful for knowing where a call or message originates, and for signing up to services that expect a local Sudan number. To actually receive an SMS on a Sudan number, a temporary or virtual line does the job without exposing your own SIM.
Frequently asked questions
What area code is Khartoum?
Khartoum uses the area code 0153, written internationally as +249 153.
How do I call Khartoum from another country?
Dial your international access code, then +249 153, then the local number — dropping the national leading 0.
What time is it in Khartoum?
Khartoum is in the Africa/Khartoum time zone; the live clock above shows the current local time.
Is 0153 a mobile or a landline code?
0153 is a geographic (landline) area code for Khartoum. Mobile numbers in Sudan use their own separate prefixes.