How to call Afghanistan
- From mobile
- +93 xx xxx xxxx
- From landline
- exit code + 93 xx xxx xxxx
From $0.42/min in your browser, from any country
How to call Afghanistan from another country
The exit code depends on the country you call from. Find yours, then dial the rest
How to dial Afghanistan from abroad
How to make a call to Afghanistan from another country: dial your exit code, the country code, and the number. Afghan area codes have 2 digits, and the local number after the area code has 7 digits.
- Kabul+93 20
- Kandahār+93 30
- Balkh+93 50
- Kunduz+93 51
- 00Exit code
- 93Country code of Afghanistan
- xx xxx xxxxThe 9-digit number, area code first
- From a mobile, type + instead of 00
- From the US or Canada, type 011 instead of 00
Paste or type a number here to see how to dial it from anywhere
Before you call Afghanistan
Kabul is +93 20 and 7 digits
Type it in the dialer above, with no 0 after 93.
- +93Afghanistan
- 20Kabul
- xxx xxxxlocal number
Drop the 0 from saved numbers
A number saved with its home 0 fails from abroad.
- Fails
- +93 0 20 xxx xxxx
- Works
- +93 20 xxx xxxx
Dial a smaller city
Each province has its own 2-digit code after +93.
- Bāmyān+93 23
- Khōst+93 27
- Ghazni+93 31
- Farah+93 43
How Afghanistan phone numbers work
- Length
- Every Afghanistan number has 9 digits after +93
- Landlines
- Starts with 2 to 6. The next digit names the province
- Mobiles
- Starts with 7. Since 2018, every mobile phone has had to be registered under a rule meant to stop a stolen phone from working anywhere in the country
Want to call Afghanistan?
Type the number and call from your browser, with no app and no plan
When to call Afghanistan
The time now in Afghanistan, and the best hours to call. Check the time difference first, and note that offices close for Eid al-Fitr on 3 days from 2027-03-09.
- Daylight saving time
- None, the clocks never change
Holidays in Afghanistan
Offices close on these days by law
- Feb8First Day of Ramadan (estimated)Monday
- Feb15Liberation DayMonday
- Mar9Eid al-Fitr (estimated)Tuesday
- Mar10Eid al-Fitr (estimated)Wednesday
- Mar11Eid al-Fitr (estimated)Thursday
- Apr28Mojahedin's Victory DayWednesday
Why a call to Afghanistan fails
The 0 is still in the number
The 0 at the start of an Afghan number is for calls inside the country. From abroad, leave it out: +93 takes its place.
The exit code is wrong for your country
00 works from Afghanistan, Europe, and most of the world: dial 00 93 20 234 5678 for a Kabul number. From the US and Canada the exit code is 011, so dial 011 93 20 234 5678 instead.
Questions
How do I call Afghanistan from another country?
Dial your exit code, then 93 and the 9-digit number
Which exit code do I dial before 93?
From a landline, dial your exit code first: 00 in most countries, 011 in the US and Canada. From a mobile, + replaces it
How to call an Afghanistan mobile number?
From a mobile in any country, dial +93, then the 9-digit number
How to call Afghanistan number from a landline?
From a landline, dial your exit code first: 00 in most countries, 011 in the US and Canada. From a mobile, + replaces it
How do you call Afghanistan?
Dial your exit code, then 93 and the 9-digit number
How to call to Afghanistan?
The country code of Afghanistan is +93
Why does my call to Afghanistan not go through?
The usual causes: the 0 is still in the number and the exit code is wrong for your country. Each one is explained above, with its fix
What time is it in Afghanistan now?
Call between 8:00 and 22:00 in Afghanistan. Most of Afghanistan keeps the time of Kabul. Afghanistan has no daylight saving time
How much does it cost to call Afghanistan?
It depends on where you call from. Many plans in the US and Canada include Afghanistan. From a browser, Suparelay charges each started minute, at the price shown before you call
Can I make a free call to Afghanistan, or to an Afghanistan mobile number?
An app calls for free only when both sides have it. A call to a landline, or to a phone without the app, costs money
How do I type +93 on a phone?
Hold the 0 key until + shows, then type 93 and the 9-digit number. It works the same in every country
Can I make a WhatsApp call to Afghanistan?
Free apps such as WhatsApp ring only people who have them. A landline in Afghanistan needs a phone network: a plan, a calling service, or Suparelay from your browser
How to make an international call to Afghanistan?
From a landline, dial your exit code first: 00 in most countries, 011 in the US and Canada. From a mobile, + replaces it
How do I make an online call to an Afghanistan number, an internet call?
It depends on where you call from. Many plans in the US and Canada include Afghanistan. From a browser, Suparelay charges each started minute, at the price shown before you call
What's the best way to call Afghanistan?
It depends on where you call from. Many plans in the US and Canada include Afghanistan. From a browser, Suparelay charges each started minute, at the price shown before you call