How to call Bhutan from the US
- From mobile
- +975 x xxx xxx
- From landline
- 011 975 x xxx xxx
From $0.22/min in your browser, no plan needed
How to dial Bhutan from the US
How to make a call to Bhutan from the US: dial the exit code, the country code, and the number. How do I call Bhutan from the USA? A number has 7 or 8 digits after 975, so the local part depends on the city.
- 011The US exit code
- 975Country code of Bhutan
- 2Thimphu
- xxxxxxLocal number
- From a mobile: +975 x xxx xxx
Paste or type a number here to see how to dial it from anywhere
Example: +975 2 345 678
- Mobile
- +975 2 345 678
- Landline
- 011 975 2 345 678
Main area codes in Bhutan
The area code comes right after 975, then the local number
- Thimphu011 9752then 6 digits
- Phuentsholing011 9755then 6 digits
- Paro011 97582then 5 digits
- Gelephu011 9756then 6 digits
- Samdrup Jongkhar011 97572then 5 digits
- Trashigang011 9754then 6 digits
- Trongsa011 9753then 6 digits
Before you call Bhutan
Calling Bhutan from the USA by mobile
For calling Bhutan cell phones, how to dial Bhutan from the USA is short: type + instead of 011.
- Hold 0 until + appears
- Dial 975
- Dial the number
Dial Paro and the east
For a call to Bhutan from the USA, Paro and Samdrup Jongkhar take 5 local digits after their code, a 7-digit number in all.
- Paro011 975 82
- Samdrup Jongkhar011 975 72
Calling Bhutan from the US without an international plan
Suparelay calls Bhutan for $0.22/min from your browser, with no plan. Without one, carriers in the US charge up to $5.00/min. These carriers need an international add-on for Bhutan, or they bill the full per-minute rate.
| Carrier | Per minute |
|---|---|
SuparelayNo plan neededUp to 22× cheaper | $0.22 |
 | $5.00 + tax |
 | $5.00 + tax$1.29 + tax with plan |
 | $2.49 + tax |
Want to call Bhutan?
Type the number and call from your browser, with no app and no plan
When to call Bhutan
The time now in Bhutan, and the best hours to call. The time difference to New York changes in March and November because US clocks change, not Bhutan's.
- Time difference
- March to November: 10 hours ahead of New York
- November to March: 11 hours ahead of New York
- Daylight saving time
- None, the clocks never change
Why a call to Bhutan 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 Bhutan also fails when
- The exit code is wrong for your country
- The + or 00 is missing
Questions
How to call Bhutan from the USA cell phone or mobile?
Dial +975, then the number. It works from any mobile in the US
Are calls to Bhutan included in the USA phone plans?
Not on most plans. No carrier in the US that we checked includes Bhutan in a plan
How much does it cost to call Bhutan from the USA?
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 Thimphu from the USA?
For Thimphu, dial 011 975 2, then the 6-digit local number
Do I need to dial 011 to call Bhutan?
From a landline, yes: dial 011, then 975. From a mobile, type + instead, and the phone adds the exit code
How do I dial a +975 number?
Press and hold 0 until + appears, then dial 975 and the number
Can I call Bhutan on my iPhone?
Yes. In the Phone app, press and hold 0 for +, then dial 975 and the number. Your plan must allow calls to Bhutan
Why isn't my call going through to Bhutan?
The usual causes: the exit code is wrong for your country and the + or 00 is missing. Each one is listed above, with a link to its fix
Free call to Bhutan: how to call Bhutan from the USA 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 Bhutan from the USA on WhatsApp?
WhatsApp and FaceTime call for free, but only someone with the same app. To ring a landline or a phone in Bhutan without the app, use your phone plan, a calling service, or Suparelay
How to call Bhutan landline from the USA?
From a landline in the US, dial 011 975, then the number
How to make an international call to Bhutan?
Dial 011 975, then the number. From a mobile, +975 works too
When is the best time to call Bhutan?
Call between 8:00 and 22:00 in Bhutan. March to November: 10 hours ahead of New York. November to March: 11 hours ahead of New York