How to call Nepal from Canada
- From mobile
- +977 x xxxxxxx
- From landline
- 011 977 x xxxxxxx
From $0.42/min in your browser, no plan needed
How to dial Nepal from Canada
How to make a call to Nepal from Canada: dial the exit code, the country code, and the number
- 011Canada 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
- 011 977 1 4567890
Main area codes in Nepal
The area code comes right after 977, then the local number
- Kathmandu011 9771then 7 digits
- Pokhara011 97761then 6 digits
- Bharatpur011 97756then 6 digits
- Birgunj011 97751then 6 digits
- Biratnagar011 97721then 6 digits
- Butwal011 97771then 6 digits
- Dharan011 97725then 6 digits
- Nepalgunj011 97781then 6 digits
Before you call Nepal
Dial Kathmandu with area code 1
A Kathmandu number is an 8-digit number: the code 1, then 7 more digits.
- 011exit
- 977Nepal
- 1Kathmandu
- xxxxxxxlocal number
Other cities use two digit codes
Each of these cities takes 6 more digits after its code.
- Pokhara011 977 61
- Biratnagar011 977 21
- Butwal011 977 71
Drop the 0 from saved numbers
When calling Nepal cell phones or landlines, remove a leading 0 from a saved number before you dial from Canada.
- Fails
- 011 977 0 1 xxxxxxx
- Works
- 011 977 1 xxxxxxx
Calling Nepal from Canada without an international plan
Suparelay calls Nepal for $0.50/min from your browser, with no plan. Without one, carriers in Canada charge up to $2.39/min. Bell, Freedom Mobile, and Rogers each need an add-on to bring the per-minute charge down for Nepal.
| Carrier | Per minute |
|---|---|
SuparelayNo plan neededUp to 4× cheaper | $0.50 landline$0.42 mobile |
 | $1.76 + tax$0.35 + tax with plan |
 | $1.76 + tax$0.21 + tax with plan |
 | $2.39 + tax$0.12 + tax with plan |
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 by 1 hour in March and November, because Canada changes its clocks and Nepal does not.
- Time difference
- March to November: 9.75 hours ahead of Toronto
- November to March: 10.75 hours ahead of Toronto
- Daylight saving time
- None, the clocks never change
Why a call to Nepal fails
Bell can block calls abroad
A Bell Mobility line can have an international calling restriction. Remove it in your long distance add-ons in MyBell before you call abroad.
Bell, What are Bell Mobility's long distance rates?From 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 do I call Nepal from Canada on a cell phone or mobile?
Dial +977, then the number. It works from any mobile in Canada
Are calls to Nepal included in Canada phone plans?
Not on most plans. No carrier in Canada that we checked includes Nepal in a plan
How much does it cost to call Nepal from Canada?
With no plan, carriers in Canada charge up to $2.39 a minute. Suparelay charges each started minute, from your browser
How to call Kathmandu from Canada?
For Kathmandu, dial 011 977 1, then the 7-digit local number
Do I need to dial 011 to call Nepal?
From a landline, yes: dial 011, 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
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 Canada for free, or make 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 Canada 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 Canada?
From a landline in Canada, dial 011 977, then the number
When is the best time to call Nepal?
Call between 8:00 and 22:00 in Nepal. March to November: 9.75 hours ahead of Toronto. November to March: 10.75 hours ahead of Toronto
How to make an international call to Nepal?
Dial 011 977, then the number. From a mobile, +977 works too