0157 area code — Omdurman
In Sudan, the area code 0157 covers Omdurman. Numbers are written internationally as +249 157.
How to call Omdurman
- From abroad
- +249 157 XXX XXXX
- Within Sudan
- 0157 XXX XXXX
- Country calling code
- +249
About the 0157 area code
When you see a number beginning +249 157, it belongs to Omdurman: the 249 is Sudan's country calling code and 157 is the area code.
Area codes like 0157 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 Omdurman?
Omdurman uses the area code 0157, written internationally as +249 157.
How do I call Omdurman from another country?
Dial your international access code, then +249 157, then the local number — dropping the national leading 0.
What time is it in Omdurman?
Omdurman is in the Africa/Khartoum time zone; the live clock above shows the current local time.
Is 0157 a mobile or a landline code?
0157 is a geographic (landline) area code for Omdurman. Mobile numbers in Sudan use their own separate prefixes.