Area Code 76 – Gafsa/Sidi Bouzid/Tozeur

Geographic Coverage and Administrative Jurisdiction

The Tunisian national destination code 76 is a geographic area code allocated to the Gafsa–Sidi Bouzid–Tozeur region, located in the central-western part of Tunisia. This area is governed by three governorates: Gafsa, Sidi Bouzid, and Tozeur. The code covers the administrative centers of these governorates, including the cities of Gafsa, Sidi Bouzid, and Tozeur, as well as surrounding towns and rural localities. It is important to note that this code is used exclusively for fixed-line (PSTN) services in the region; mobile numbers in Tunisia are assigned separate non-geographic prefixes (e.g., 2x, 5x, 9x).

Dialing Formats and Caller Instructions

When calling a fixed-line number in the Gafsa–Sidi Bouzid–Tozeur area from within Tunisia, subscribers must dial the trunk prefix 0 followed by the area code 76 and the subscriber's 6-digit local number. The national significant number (NSN) is 8 digits long (excluding the leading 0). For example, a local number might be dialed as 076 123 456.

For international callers, the correct format is the international access prefix (typically +), followed by Tunisia's country code 216, then the area code 76 without the leading 0, and the 6-digit subscriber number. Thus, the same number would be dialed as +216 76 123 456 from abroad.

Local callers within the same area code can often dial just the 6-digit subscriber number, but for clarity and to avoid confusion, it is recommended to always include the area code when dialing from a different fixed-line zone.

Overlay Considerations and Numbering Plan

As of the latest ITU-T E.164 national numbering plan for Tunisia, there is no overlay code for the 76 area. The numbering plan is closed, and the 8-digit NSN format is fixed. The Tunisian Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (INTT) manages number allocation, and no major changes have been announced that would affect the 76 area code in the near future.

Practical Usage Notes

• Fixed-line numbers in this region are used for residential, business, and government services.
• Callers from other Tunisian governorates must include the trunk prefix 0 when dialing a 76 number.
• International callers should always use +216 76 followed by the local number, omitting the initial 0.
• When storing numbers in international format, it is standard practice to write +216 76 XXX XXX.

Understanding the correct dialing procedures ensures seamless connectivity for both domestic and international calls to the Gafsa–Sidi Bouzid–Tozeur region.