How to call Nepal from the US
- 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 the US
How to make a call to Nepal from the US: dial the exit code, the country code, and the number. A Nepal number written locally starts with 0, and you drop that 0 after 977.
- 011The US exit code
- 977Country code of Nepal
- 1Kathmandu
- xxx xxxxLocal 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
- 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 a city outside Kathmandu
Each city number is an 8-digit number with its area code: 7 digits after Kathmandu, 6 after Pokhara or Butwal.
- Pokhara011 977 61
- Biratnagar011 977 21
- Butwal011 977 71
Save Nepal contacts with +977
Calling Nepal cell phones from a saved contact works from any US mobile, so you never type the exit code.
- Press and hold 0 for +
- Dial 977
- Dial the number
Never dial the 0 after 977
Calling Nepal from the USA with the local 0 fails. Drop it, as shown here.
- Fails
- 011 977 0 1 xxx xxxx
- Works
- 011 977 1 xxx xxxx
Calling Nepal from the US without an international plan
Suparelay calls Nepal for $0.50/min from your browser, with no plan. Without one, carriers in the US charge up to $5.00/min. AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon each need an add-on plan for Nepal, or they charge per minute.
- AT&TInternational Calling
- T-MobileStateside International
- VerizonGlobal Calling
| Carrier | Per minute |
|---|---|
SuparelayNo plan neededUp to 10× cheaper | $0.50 landline$0.42 mobile |
 | $5.00 + tax$1.25 + tax with plan |
 | $5.00 + tax$1.49 + tax with plan |
 | $2.49 + 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 New York grows by 1 hour when US clocks go back in November.
- Time difference
- March to November: 9.75 hours ahead of New York
- November to March: 10.75 hours ahead of New York
- Daylight saving time
- None, the clocks never change
Why a call to Nepal fails
AT&T bills Wi-Fi calls abroad at long-distance rates
An AT&T Wi-Fi call to an international number uses international long distance rates. The Wi-Fi connection does not make the call cheaper.
AT&T, Wi-Fi CallingFrom 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 USA cell phone or mobile?
Dial +977, then the number. It works from any mobile in the US
Are calls to Nepal included in the USA phone plans?
Not on most plans. No carrier in the US that we checked includes Nepal in a plan
How much does it cost to call Nepal from the USA?
With no plan, carriers in the US charge up to $5.00 a minute. Suparelay charges each started minute, from your browser
How to call Kathmandu from the USA?
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
Free call to Nepal: how to call Nepal from the USA 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 USA 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 the USA?
From a landline in the US, 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 New York. November to March: 10.75 hours ahead of New York
How do I call Nepal from the USA, and how to dial Nepal from the USA?
Dial 011 977, then the number. From a mobile, +977 works too
How to make an international call to Nepal?
Dial 011 977, then the number. From a mobile, +977 works too
Can I make a call to Nepal from the USA with AT&T?
With the AT&T International Calling. Without it, AT&T charges $5.00 a minute to a landline and $5.00 to a mobile
Can I call Nepal with T-Mobile?
With the Stateside International Talk. Without it, T-Mobile charges $5.00 a minute to a landline and $5.00 to a mobile
Can I call Nepal with Verizon?
Yes, up to 60 minutes. Verizon includes 60 minutes to Nepal with Global Choice