How to call Nepal
- From mobile
- +977 x xxxxxxx
- From landline
- exit code + 977 x xxxxxxx
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How to call Nepal from another country
The exit code depends on the country you call from. Find yours, then dial the rest
How to dial Nepal from abroad
How to make a call to Nepal from another country: dial your exit code, the country code, and the number. A Nepali number written with a leading 0 loses that 0 after 977.
- 00Exit code
- 977Country code of Nepal
- 1Kathmandu
- xxx xxxxLocal number
- 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 Nepal
Dial a city outside Kathmandu
A landline has 8 digits after 977: the city code, then the local number.
- Pokhara+977 61
- Biratnagar+977 21
- Butwal+977 71
Drop the 0 before the city
A saved number with a 0 after 977 fails.
- Fails
- +977 0 1 xxx xxxx
- Works
- +977 1 xxx xxxx
Mobiles start with 9
To call Nepal number 9x, dial +977 and the 10 digits, with no city code.
- +977Nepal
- 9x xxxx xxxxmobile
How Nepal phone numbers work
- Landlines
- Starts with 1 or 2, then the rest of the area code for that city
- Mobiles
- Starts with 9
- Toll-free numbers
- Starts with 1, like Nepal Police's toll-free line, 16600141516
Want to call Nepal?
Type the number and call from your browser, with no app and no plan
When to call Nepal
The time now in Nepal, and the best hours to call. Nepal has no daylight saving time, so its time difference changes only when your own clock does.
- Daylight saving time
- None, the clocks never change
Holidays in Nepal
Offices close on these days by law
- Oct11GhatasthapanaSunday
- Oct18FulpatiSunday
- Oct19Maha AshtamiMonday
- Oct19Maha NavamiMonday
- Oct20Bijaya DashamiTuesday
- Oct21Ekadashi (Dashain)Wednesday
Why a call to Nepal fails
The exit code is wrong for your country
00 works from Nepal and most of the world. From the US and Canada, the exit code is 011.
The number does not take calls from abroad
Numbers that start with 1 and run 11 digits long, like Nepal Police's toll-free line, are Nepal's toll-free format.
Questions
How do I call Nepal from another country?
Dial your exit code, then 977 and the number
Which exit code do I dial before 977?
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 a Nepal mobile number?
From a mobile in any country, dial +977, then the number
Why does my call to Nepal not go through?
The usual causes: the exit code is wrong for your country and the number does not take calls from abroad. Each one is explained above, with its fix
What time is it in Nepal now?
Call between 8:00 and 22:00 in Nepal. Most of Nepal keeps the time of Kathmandu. Nepal has no daylight saving time
How much does it cost to call Nepal?
It depends on where you call from. Many plans in the US and Canada include Nepal. From a browser, Suparelay charges each started minute, at the price shown before you call
Can I make a free call to Nepal or to a Nepal 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 +977 on a phone?
Hold the 0 key until + shows, then type 977 and the number. It works the same in every country
Does a WhatsApp call or a VoIP call to Nepal work?
Free apps such as WhatsApp ring only people who have them. A landline in Nepal needs a phone network: a plan, a calling service, or Suparelay from your browser
How to call to Nepal with an international call?
Dial your exit code, then 977 and the number
How do you call Nepal?
Dial your exit code, then 977 and the number
How to call Nepal 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
Can I make an online call or an internet call to Nepal?
Free apps such as WhatsApp ring only people who have them. A landline in Nepal needs a phone network: a plan, a calling service, or Suparelay from your browser
What's the best way to call Nepal?
Free apps such as WhatsApp ring only people who have them. A landline in Nepal needs a phone network: a plan, a calling service, or Suparelay from your browser