Nepal Country Code: +977
The international calling code for Nepal is +977. You need this code to dial any phone number in Nepal from another country. This code is assigned by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) under the E.164 standard. Below you will find everything you need to successfully place a call to Nepal, including the correct number format, trunk prefix, and worked examples.
How to Call Nepal from Abroad
Follow these steps to dial a phone number in Nepal from any other country. The process is the same whether you are calling a landline or a mobile number.
- 1Dial the international access code or +
On a mobile phone, press and hold 0 to get the + symbol. From a landline, dial your country's exit code (00 from most of Europe, 011 from the US/Canada, 0011 from Australia). With Kinvo, simply type + in the dialer.
- 2Dial Nepal's country code: 977
After the + or exit code, enter 977. This routes your call to Nepal's telephone network.
- 3Drop the trunk prefix (0) from the local number
When a Nepal number starts with 0 domestically, remove it when dialing internationally. The trunk prefix is only used for calls within Nepal itself.
- 4Dial the remaining local number
Enter the area code (if applicable) and the subscriber number. The complete international number should look like this: +977 984 1234567
Nepal Phone Number Format
Landline Numbers
Landline numbers in Nepal typically include an area code that identifies the city or region, followed by the subscriber number. Domestically, these numbers are prefixed with 0 for long-distance calls. When dialing from abroad, replace the 0 with +977.
Mobile Numbers
Mobile phone numbers in Nepal typically begin with 98 (after the country code). When calling a Nepal mobile from abroad, remember to drop the leading 0 before the mobile prefix.
International Format Example
Dialing Example: Calling Nepal
Suppose you want to call a Nepal number that is written domestically with the trunk prefix 0. Here is how to convert it to the international format:
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Frequently Asked Questions: Nepal Country Code
What is the country code for Nepal?
The international dialing code for Nepal is +977. This code must be dialed before the local phone number when calling Nepal from any other country. The ISO 3166-1 alpha-2 code for Nepal is NP.
How do I call Nepal from the United States?
From the US, dial 011 (the US exit code) followed by 977 (the Nepal country code) and then the local number without the leading 0. Alternatively, dial +977 from a mobile phone. For example: +977 984 1234567.
Do I need to drop the 0 when calling Nepal internationally?
Yes. When calling Nepal from abroad, you must remove the leading 0 (trunk prefix) from the beginning of the number and replace it with the country code +977. This trunk prefix is only used for domestic long-distance calls within Nepal.
What do Nepal mobile numbers start with?
Mobile phone numbers in Nepal typically start with 98 after the country code +977. When dialing from abroad, the full mobile number would begin with +977 98...
Can I call Nepal from my browser?
Yes. Kinvo allows you to call any phone number in Nepal directly from your web browser using WebRTC technology. No app download or installation is required. Simply create a free account, add credits (from $5), and dial +977 followed by the local number. Calls include HD voice quality and end-to-end encryption.
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