How to call Nepal from Australia
- From mobile
- +977 x xxxxxxx
- From landline
- 0011 977 x xxxxxxx
From $0.42/min in your browser, no plan needed
How to dial Nepal from Australia
How to make a call to Nepal from Australia: dial the exit code, the country code, and the number. Drop the 0 at the start of a Nepali number after 977, then dial the area code.
- Fails
- 0011 977 01 xxxxxxx
- Works
- 0011 977 1 xxxxxxx
- 0011Australia exit code
- 977Country code of Nepal
- x xxxxxxxThe number, area code first
- From a mobile: +977 x xxxxxxx
Paste or type a number here to see how to dial it from anywhere
Example: +977 1 4567890
- Mobile
- +977 1 4567890
- Landline
- 0011 977 1 4567890
Main area codes in Nepal
The area code comes right after 977, then the local number
- Kathmandu0011 9771then 7 digits
- Pokhara0011 97761then 6 digits
- Bharatpur0011 97756then 6 digits
- Birgunj0011 97751then 6 digits
- Biratnagar0011 97721then 6 digits
- Butwal0011 97771then 6 digits
- Dharan0011 97725then 6 digits
- Nepalgunj0011 97781then 6 digits
Before you call Nepal
Dial Kathmandu with 7 more digits
Kathmandu has the shortest area code, so its 8-digit number is the 1 and 7 more digits.
- 0011exit
- 977Nepal
- 1Kathmandu
- xxxxxxxlocal number
Other cities take 6 digits
Pokhara, Biratnagar, and Butwal take 6 digits after the area code.
- Pokhara0011 977 61
- Biratnagar0011 977 21
- Butwal0011 977 71
Save Nepali contacts with +977
For calling Nepal cell phones, a saved number that starts with +977 works from a mobile. A landline needs the exit code instead.
- Mobile+977
- Landline0011 977
Calling Nepal from Australia without an international plan
Suparelay calls Nepal for $0.50/min from your browser, with no plan. Without one, carriers in Australia charge up to $1.52/min. Optus and Vodafone include Nepal on one named plan each, so check yours in the table.
| Carrier | Per minute |
|---|---|
SuparelayNo plan neededUp to 3× cheaper | $0.50 landline$0.42 mobile |
 | $1.52 landline · $1.35 mobile |
 | $0.21 |
 | $0.90 + $0.19 per call |
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. The time difference changes in April and October, when Sydney clocks change.
- Time difference
- April to October: 4.25 hours behind Sydney
- October to April: 5.25 hours behind Sydney
- Daylight saving time
- None, the clocks never change
Why a call to Nepal fails
Optus Supercharge adds 39c per call
On Optus Prepaid Supercharge, every international call costs a 39c flagfall. The per-minute rate comes on top of it.
Optus, Optus Prepaid Supercharge | International Call RatesFrom any country, a call to Nepal also fails when
- The exit code is wrong for your country
- The number does not take calls from abroad
Questions
How to call Nepal from Australia on a mobile, or cell phone?
Dial +977, then the number. It works from any mobile in Australia
Are calls to Nepal included in Australia phone plans?
On some plans. Optus includes calls to Nepal in its plans. Vodafone charges less with an add-on or another plan. Without one of these plans, you pay the carrier's rate per minute
How much does it cost to call Nepal from Australia?
With no plan, carriers in Australia charge up to $1.52 a minute. Suparelay charges each started minute, from your browser
How to call Kathmandu from Australia?
For Kathmandu, dial 0011 977 1, then the 7-digit local number
Do I need to dial 0011 to call Nepal?
From a landline, yes: dial 0011, then 977. From a mobile, type + instead, and the phone adds the exit code
How do I dial a +977 number?
Press and hold 0 until + appears, then dial 977 and the number
- Press and hold 0 until + appears
- Dial 977
- Dial the number
Can I call Nepal on my iPhone?
Yes. In the Phone app, press and hold 0 for +, then dial 977 and the number. Your plan must allow calls to Nepal
Why isn't my call going through to Nepal?
The usual causes: 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 Nepal from Australia for free, and is there a free call to Nepal?
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 Nepal from Australia on WhatsApp?
WhatsApp and FaceTime call for free, but only someone with the same app. To ring a landline or a phone in Nepal without the app, use your phone plan, a calling service, or Suparelay
How to call Nepal landline from Australia?
From a landline in Australia, dial 0011 977, then the number
How do I call Nepal from Australia, as an international call to Nepal?
Dial 0011 977, then the number. From a mobile, +977 works too
When is the best time to call Nepal?
Call between 8:00 and 22:00 in Nepal. April to October: 4.25 hours behind Sydney. October to April: 5.25 hours behind Sydney