How to call Nepal from the UK
- 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 the UK
How to make a call to Nepal from the UK: dial the exit code, the country code, and the number. Leave out the 0 that Nepali numbers show before a city code.
- Fails
- 00 977 0 1 xxx xxxx
- Works
- 00 977 1 xxx xxxx
- 00The UK 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
- 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 city code after 977
A Kathmandu number is an 8-digit number: the code 1 and 7 local digits. Pokhara and Biratnagar take 6 after the code.
- Kathmandu00 977 1
- Pokhara00 977 61
- Biratnagar00 977 21
Save Nepal contacts with +977
How to call to Nepal from a mobile: save the contact as +977 and the number. Calling Nepal cell phones then works at home and when you travel.
Calling Nepal from the UK without an international plan
Suparelay calls Nepal for $0.50/min from your browser, with no plan. Without one, carriers in the UK charge up to $6.13/min. O2 includes Nepal with £15 Big Bundle, and Vodafone sells it as the International add-on.
| Carrier | Per minute |
|---|---|
SuparelayNo plan neededUp to 12× cheaper | $0.50 landline$0.42 mobile |
 | $6.13 |
 | $5.42$0.21 landline · $0.25 mobile with plan |
 | $3.96 |
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 keeps the same time all year, so the time difference moves only when UK clocks change.
- Time difference
- March to October: 4.75 hours ahead of London
- October to March: 5.75 hours ahead of London
- Daylight saving time
- None, the clocks never change
Why a call to Nepal fails
O2 blocks international calls on a £0 Spend Cap
A £0 Spend Cap on O2 bars chargeable use outside the monthly and Bolt On allowances. International calls are in that group, so the call fails.
O2, What are spend caps?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 to call Nepal from the UK cell phone or mobile?
Dial +977, then the number. It works from any mobile in the UK
Are calls to Nepal included in the UK phone plans?
Not on most plans. No carrier in the UK that we checked includes Nepal in a plan
How much does it cost to call Nepal from the UK?
With no plan, carriers in the UK charge up to $6.13 a minute. Suparelay charges each started minute, from your browser
How to call Kathmandu from the UK?
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 the UK for 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 the UK on WhatsApp, or make a VoIP call to Nepal?
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 the UK?
From a landline in the UK, dial 00 977, then the number
When is the best time to call Nepal?
Call between 8:00 and 22:00 in Nepal. March to October: 4.75 hours ahead of London. October to March: 5.75 hours ahead of London