How to call Nepal from India
- From mobile
- +977 x xxxxxxx
- From landline
- 00 977 x xxxxxxx
From $0.42/min in your browser, no plan needed
How to dial Nepal from India
How to make a call to Nepal from India: dial the exit code, the country code, and the number. A Kathmandu number is an 8-digit number after 977: the area code 1, then 7 more digits.
- 00India exit code
- 977Country code of Nepal
- 1Kathmandu
- xxxxxxxLocal number
- 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
- 00 977 1 4567890
Main area codes in Nepal
The area code comes right after 977, then the local number
- Kathmandu00 9771then 7 digits
- Pokhara00 97761then 6 digits
- Bharatpur00 97756then 6 digits
- Birgunj00 97751then 6 digits
- Biratnagar00 97721then 6 digits
- Butwal00 97771then 6 digits
- Dharan00 97725then 6 digits
- Nepalgunj00 97781then 6 digits
Before you call Nepal
Dial the right city code
Pick the code of the city you call, then add its 6 local digits.
- Pokhara00 977 61
- Biratnagar00 977 21
- Butwal00 977 71
Leave out the 0 after 977
Nepal writes its area codes with a leading 0 at home. From India, drop that 0.
- Fails
- 00 977 0 1 xxxxxxx
- Works
- 00 977 1 xxxxxxx
Save Nepal cell phones with +977
Calling Nepal cell phones works from any mobile in India when the contact starts with +977. Type it in the dialer above.
Calling Nepal from India without an international plan
Suparelay calls Nepal for $0.50/min from your browser, with no plan. Without one, carriers in India charge up to $0.16/min. Jio and Vi have no plan that includes Nepal, and Airtel needs its ISD pack.
| Carrier | Per minute |
|---|---|
SuparelayNo plan needed | $0.50 landline$0.42 mobile |
 | $0.13 + tax$0.12 + tax with plan |
 | $0.11 + tax |
 | $0.16 + tax |
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 to Nepal is not a whole number of hours, so read the clock above before you call.
- Time difference
- All year: 0.25 hours ahead of Kolkata
- Daylight saving time
- None, the clocks never change
Why a call to Nepal fails
New Vi postpaid lines need physical verification for ISD
A new Vi postpaid line does not get international calls until Vi verifies the subscriber in person. This applies to every destination.
Vi, Postpaid Terms and ConditionsVi postpaid ISD discount ends during national roaming
The discounted ISD rate of a Vi postpaid plan or pack applies only on the home network. During national roaming, Vi charges the standard ISD rate for every destination.
Vi, Postpaid ISD Call Rates & ISD CodesFrom 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 number from India?
Dial 00 977, then the number. From a mobile, +977 works too
Can I call to Nepal from India, and how to call to Nepal from India?
Dial 00 977, then the number. From a mobile, +977 works too
How to call Nepal mobile number from India?
Dial +977, then the number. It works from any mobile in India
Are calls to Nepal included in India phone plans?
Not on most plans. No carrier in India that we checked includes Nepal in a plan
How much does it cost to call Nepal from India?
With no plan, carriers in India charge up to $0.16 a minute. Suparelay charges each started minute, from your browser
How to call Nepal from India with Jio?
Jio charges $0.11 a minute to a landline in Nepal and $0.11 to a mobile
How to call Nepal from India with Airtel?
With the Airtel ISD pack. Without it, Airtel charges $0.13 a minute to a landline and $0.13 to a mobile
How to call Kathmandu from India?
For Kathmandu, dial 00 977 1, then the 7-digit local number
Do I need to dial 00 to call Nepal?
From a landline, yes: dial 00, 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
Is there a free call to Nepal, and how to call Nepal from India 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 Nepal from India 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 India?
From a landline in India, dial 00 977, then the number
When is the best time to call Nepal?
Call between 8:00 and 22:00 in Nepal. All year: 0.25 hours ahead of Kolkata