How to call Kyrgyzstan from the UK
- From mobile
- +996 xxx xxx xxx
- From landline
- 00 996 xxx xxx xxx
From $0.28/min in your browser, no plan needed
How to dial Kyrgyzstan from the UK
How to make a call to Kyrgyzstan from the UK: dial the exit code, the country code, and the number. A Kyrgyz number has 9 digits after 996, so drop the 0 that starts an area code.
- Fails
- 00 996 0 3120 xxxxx
- Works
- 00 996 3120 xxxxx
- 00The UK exit code
- 996Country code of Kyrgyzstan
- xxx xxx xxxThe number, area code first
- From a mobile: +996 xxx xxx xxx
Paste or type a number here to see how to dial it from anywhere
Example: +996 312 123 456
- Mobile
- +996 312 123 456
- Landline
- 00 996 312 123 456
Main area codes in Kyrgyzstan
The area code comes right after 996, then the local number
- Bishkek00 9963120then 5 digits
- Osh00 996322then 6 digits
- Karakol00 996392then 6 digits
- Tokmok00 9963138then 5 digits
- Kara-Balta00 9963133then 5 digits
- Naryn00 996352then 6 digits
- Talas00 996342then 6 digits
- Batken00 996362then 6 digits
Before you call Kyrgyzstan
Dial Bishkek with 00 996 3120
Bishkek is 00 996 3120 and 5 more digits.
- 00exit
- 996Kyrgyzstan
- 3120Bishkek
- xxxxxlocal number
Other cities and their area codes
Each city has its own code after 996, then 6 more digits.
- Osh00 996 322
- Karakol00 996 392
- Jalal-Abat00 996 372
Calling Kyrgyzstan cell phones
A mobile is a 9-digit number: dial 00 996 and all 9 digits, with no 0.
- 00exit
- 996Kyrgyzstan
- xxxxxxxxxmobile number
Calling Kyrgyzstan from the UK without an international plan
Suparelay calls Kyrgyzstan for $0.28/min from your browser, with no plan. Without one, carriers in the UK charge up to $6.13/min. EE has no plan for Kyrgyzstan, and Vodafone needs an opt-in add-on, so most UK callers pay per minute.
| Carrier | Per minute |
|---|---|
SuparelayNo plan neededUp to 21× cheaper | $0.28 landline$0.43 mobile |
 | $6.13 |
 | $5.42$1.98 with plan |
 | $3.96 |
Want to call Kyrgyzstan?
Type the number and call from your browser, with no app and no plan
When to call Kyrgyzstan
The time now in Kyrgyzstan, and the best hours to call. The time difference changes in March and October because the UK moves its clocks and Kyrgyzstan does not.
- Time difference
- March to October: 5 hours ahead of London
- October to March: 6 hours ahead of London
- Daylight saving time
- None, the clocks never change
Why a call to Kyrgyzstan 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 Kyrgyzstan also fails when
- The 0 is still in the number
- The exit code is wrong for your country
- The number does not take calls from abroad
Questions
How to call Kyrgyzstan from the UK cell phone or mobile?
Dial +996, then the number. It works from any mobile in the UK
Are calls to Kyrgyzstan included in the UK phone plans?
Not on most plans. No carrier in the UK that we checked includes Kyrgyzstan in a plan
How much does it cost to call Kyrgyzstan from the UK?
With no plan, carriers in the UK charge up to $6.13 a minute. Suparelay charges each started minute, from your browser
How to call Bishkek from the UK?
For Bishkek, dial 00 996 3120, then the 5-digit local number
Do I need to dial 00 to call Kyrgyzstan?
From a landline, yes: dial 00, then 996. From a mobile, type + instead, and the phone adds the exit code
How do I dial a +996 number?
Press and hold 0 until + appears, then dial 996 and the number
Can I call Kyrgyzstan on my iPhone?
Yes. In the Phone app, press and hold 0 for +, then dial 996 and the number. Your plan must allow calls to Kyrgyzstan
Why isn't my call going through to Kyrgyzstan?
The usual causes: the 0 is still in the number, the exit code is wrong for your country, and the number does not take calls from abroad. Each one is listed above, with a link to its fix
How to call Kyrgyzstan 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 Kyrgyzstan 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 Kyrgyzstan without the app, use your phone plan, a calling service, or Suparelay
How to call Kyrgyzstan landline from the UK?
From a landline in the UK, dial 00 996, then the number
When is the best time to call Kyrgyzstan?
Call between 8:00 and 22:00 in Kyrgyzstan. March to October: 5 hours ahead of London. October to March: 6 hours ahead of London
How do I call Kyrgyzstan from the UK with an international call?
Dial 00 996, then the number. From a mobile, +996 works too