How to call Afghanistan from the US
- From mobile
- +93 xx xxx xxxx
- From landline
- 011 93 xx xxx xxxx
From $0.42/min in your browser, no plan needed
How to dial Afghanistan from the US
How to make a call to Afghanistan from the US: dial the exit code, the country code, and the number. Afghan numbers start with a 0 at home, but you drop that 0 after 93.
- 011The US exit code
- 93Country code of Afghanistan
- 20Kabul
- xxx xxxxLocal number
- 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
- 011 93 23 456 7890
Main area codes in Afghanistan
The area code comes right after 93, then the local number
- Kabul011 9320then 7 digits
- Kandahār011 9330then 7 digits
- Kunduz011 9351then 7 digits
- Ghazni011 9331then 7 digits
- Balkh011 9350then 7 digits
- Baghlān011 9358then 7 digits
- Khōst011 9327then 7 digits
- Bāmyān011 9323then 7 digits
Before you call Afghanistan
Drop the 0 before the area code
Callers keep the 0 from a saved Afghan number, and the call fails.
- Fails
- 011 93 0 20 xxx xxxx
- Works
- 011 93 20 xxx xxxx
Area codes for other cities
Each city takes 7 more digits after its code.
- Kandahār011 93 30
- Kunduz011 93 51
- Ghazni011 93 31
Save contacts with plus
Calling Afghanistan cell phones works best from a contact saved with +93, at home and abroad.
- Press and hold 0 until + appears
- Dial 93
- Dial the 9-digit number
Calling Afghanistan from the US without an international plan
Suparelay calls Afghanistan for $0.43/min from your browser, with no plan. Without one, carriers in the US charge up to $5.00/min. None of these US carriers include Afghanistan in a plan, so each one needs its international add-on.
| Carrier | Per minute |
|---|---|
SuparelayNo plan neededUp to 11× cheaper | $0.43 landline$0.42 mobile |
 | $5.00 + tax$0.30 + tax with plan |
 | $5.00 + tax$0.30 + tax with plan |
 | $2.49 + tax |
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. Afghanistan keeps one clock all year, so the time difference to New York moves only when US clocks change.
- Time difference
- March to November: 8.5 hours ahead of New York
- November to March: 9.5 hours ahead of New York
- Daylight saving time
- None, the clocks never change
Why a call to Afghanistan fails
AT&T bills Wi-Fi calls abroad at long-distance rates
An AT&T Wi-Fi call to an international number uses international long distance rates. The Wi-Fi connection does not make the call cheaper.
AT&T, Wi-Fi CallingFrom 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 US on a cell phone or mobile?
Dial +93, then the number. It works from any mobile in the US
Are calls to Afghanistan included in US phone plans?
Not on most plans. No carrier in the US that we checked includes Afghanistan in a plan
How much does it cost to call Afghanistan from the US?
With no plan, carriers in the US charge up to $5.00 a minute. Suparelay charges each started minute, from your browser
How to call Kabul from the US?
For Kabul, dial 011 93 20, then the 7-digit local number
Do I need to dial 011 to call Afghanistan?
From a landline, yes: dial 011, 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
How to call Afghanistan from the US for free, and is there a free call to Afghanistan?
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 US 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 an Afghanistan landline from the US?
From a landline in the US, dial 011 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 November: 8.5 hours ahead of New York. November to March: 9.5 hours ahead of New York
How do I call Afghanistan from the US, and how to make an international call to Afghanistan?
Dial 011 93, then the 9-digit number. From a mobile, +93 works too