How to call Nepal from Japan
- From mobile
- +977 x xxxxxxx
- From landline
- 010 977 x xxxxxxx
From $0.42/min in your browser, no plan needed
How to dial Nepal from Japan
How to make a call to Nepal from Japan: dial the exit code, the country code, and the number. Nepal area codes lose their trunk 0 after 977, so Kathmandu is 1 and never 01.
- 010Japan 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
- 010 977 1 4567890
Main area codes in Nepal
The area code comes right after 977, then the local number
- Kathmandu010 9771then 7 digits
- Pokhara010 97761then 6 digits
- Bharatpur010 97756then 6 digits
- Birgunj010 97751then 6 digits
- Biratnagar010 97721then 6 digits
- Butwal010 97771then 6 digits
- Dharan010 97725then 6 digits
- Nepalgunj010 97781then 6 digits
Before you call Nepal
Drop the 0 of the area code
Nepali contacts often show a 0 before the area code. Remove it after 977.
- Fails
- 010 977 01 xxxxxxx
- Works
- 010 977 1 xxxxxxx
Dial the big cities beyond Kathmandu
Each city code follows 977 and takes 6 more digits, so each number is an 8-digit number with its code.
- Pokhara010 977 61
- Biratnagar010 977 21
- Butwal010 977 71
Calling Nepal cell phones
From a mobile in Japan, type +977 and the number. The phone adds the exit code.
Calling Nepal from Japan without an international plan
Suparelay calls Nepal for $0.50/min from your browser, with no plan. Without one, carriers in Japan charge up to $1.89/min. docomo and SoftBank put Nepal in no plan, so each call is charged by the minute.
| Carrier | Per minute |
|---|---|
SuparelayNo plan neededUp to 3× cheaper | $0.50 landline$0.42 mobile |
 | $1.89 |
 | $1.87 + tax |
 | $1.89 |
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 is not a whole number of hours, so read the clock above before you dial.
- Time difference
- All year: 3.25 hours behind Tokyo
- Daylight saving time
- None, the clocks never change
Why a call to Nepal fails
SoftBank international calls are outside free allowances
SoftBank international calls are not covered by the free allowance of a SoftBank plan or by the free allowance of the mail and web data discount service.
SoftBank, Calling abroad from Japandocomo international calls need a WORLD CALL application
A docomo customer without a WORLD CALL subscription must apply for it before making international calls.
docomo, WORLD CALLFrom 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 a Japan cell phone or mobile?
Dial +977, then the number. It works from any mobile in Japan
Are calls to Nepal included in Japan phone plans?
Not on most plans. No carrier in Japan that we checked includes Nepal in a plan
How much does it cost to call Nepal from Japan?
With no plan, carriers in Japan charge up to $1.89 a minute. Suparelay charges each started minute, from your browser
How to call Kathmandu from Japan?
For Kathmandu, dial 010 977 1, then the 7-digit local number
Do I need to dial 010 to call Nepal?
From a landline, yes: dial 010, 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 Japan for free? Is a free call to Nepal possible?
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 Japan 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 Japan?
From a landline in Japan, dial 010 977, then the number
When is the best time to call Nepal?
Call between 8:00 and 22:00 in Nepal. All year: 3.25 hours behind Tokyo
How do I call Nepal from Japan for an international call to Nepal?
Dial 010 977, then the number. From a mobile, +977 works too