How to call Afghanistan from the UK
- From mobile
- +93 xx xxx xxxx
- From landline
- 00 93 xx xxx xxxx
From $0.42/min in your browser, no plan needed
How to dial Afghanistan from the UK
How to make a call to Afghanistan from the UK: dial the exit code, the country code, and the number. Drop the 0 that starts a local number, so Kabul is 20 after 93.
- 00The UK exit code
- 93Country code of Afghanistan
- xx xxx xxxxThe 9-digit number, area code first
- From a mobile: +93 xx xxx xxxx
Paste or type a number here to see how to dial it from anywhere
Example: +93 23 456 7890
- Mobile
- +93 23 456 7890
- Landline
- 00 93 23 456 7890
Main area codes in Afghanistan
The area code comes right after 93, then the local number
- Kabul00 9320then 7 digits
- Kandahār00 9330then 7 digits
- Kunduz00 9351then 7 digits
- Ghazni00 9331then 7 digits
- Balkh00 9350then 7 digits
- Baghlān00 9358then 7 digits
- Khōst00 9327then 7 digits
- Bāmyān00 9323then 7 digits
Before you call Afghanistan
Dial a landline in Kabul
Kabul is 00 93 20, then 7 more digits.
- 00exit
- 93Afghanistan
- 20Kabul
- xxxxxxxlocal number
Leave out the 0 after 93
A saved number that starts with 0 fails. Remove that 0 before you dial.
- Fails
- 00 93 020 xxxxxxx
- Works
- 00 93 20 xxxxxxx
Save contacts with +93
Calling Afghanistan cell phones from the UK works with a contact saved as +93. Type it in the dialer above to call from your browser.
Calling Afghanistan from the UK without an international plan
Suparelay calls Afghanistan for $0.43/min from your browser, with no plan. Without one, carriers in the UK charge up to $5.42/min. EE has no plan that covers Afghanistan, and Vodafone needs an opt-in first.
- O2£15 Big Bundle
- VodafoneText INTERNATIONAL to 2345
- EENo plan
| Carrier | Per minute |
|---|---|
SuparelayNo plan neededUp to 12× cheaper | $0.43 landline$0.42 mobile |
 | $1.98 |
 | $5.42$0.28 landline · $0.30 mobile with plan |
 | $3.96 |
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. Only the UK clocks move, so the time difference is 3.5 hours in summer and 4.5 in winter.
- Time difference
- March to October: 3.5 hours ahead of London
- October to March: 4.5 hours ahead of London
- Daylight saving time
- None, the clocks never change
Why a call to Afghanistan fails
O2 blocks international calls on a £0 Spend Cap
A £0 Spend Cap on O2 bars chargeable use outside the monthly and Bolt On allowances. International calls are in that group, so the call fails.
O2, What are spend caps?From any country, a call to Afghanistan also fails when
- The 0 is still in the number
- The exit code is wrong for your country
Questions
How to call Afghanistan from the UK on a cell phone or mobile?
Dial +93, then the number. It works from any mobile in the UK
Are calls to Afghanistan included in the UK phone plans?
Not on most plans. No carrier in the UK that we checked includes Afghanistan in a plan
How much does it cost to call Afghanistan from the UK?
With no plan, carriers in the UK charge up to $5.42 a minute. Suparelay charges each started minute, from your browser
How to call Kabul from the UK?
For Kabul, dial 00 93 20, then the 7-digit local number
Do I need to dial 00 to call Afghanistan?
From a landline, yes: dial 00, then 93. From a mobile, type + instead, and the phone adds the exit code
How do I dial a +93 number?
Press and hold 0 until + appears, then dial 93 and the 9-digit number
Can I call Afghanistan on my iPhone?
Yes. In the Phone app, press and hold 0 for +, then dial 93 and the 9-digit number. Your plan must allow calls to Afghanistan
Why isn't my call going through to Afghanistan?
The usual causes: the 0 is still in the number and the exit code is wrong for your country. Each one is listed above, with a link to its fix
Free call to Afghanistan: how to call Afghanistan from the UK for free?
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 to call Afghanistan from the UK on WhatsApp?
WhatsApp and FaceTime call for free, but only someone with the same app. To ring a landline or a phone in Afghanistan without the app, use your phone plan, a calling service, or Suparelay
How to call Afghanistan landline from the UK?
From a landline in the UK, dial 00 93, then the 9-digit number
When is the best time to call Afghanistan?
Call between 8:00 and 22:00 in Afghanistan. March to October: 3.5 hours ahead of London. October to March: 4.5 hours ahead of London
How to make an international call to Afghanistan?
Dial 00 93, then the 9-digit number. From a mobile, +93 works too