977 Country Code: Nepal (+977)
Country code 977 (+977) belongs to Nepal. Nepal uses the international dialing code +977, assigned by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) under the E.164 standard. The ISO 3166-1 alpha-2 code is NP.
You will see the same code written several ways depending on origin: +977 (universal + prefix, works from mobile), 00977 (from countries that use 00 as their international exit code — most of Europe, Asia, and Latin America), 011 977 (from the US and Canada), 0011 977 (from Australia), or the bare 977. All refer to the same Nepal country code. Note: 977 is not a US area code — US area codes are also 3 digits but +977 is the international dialing code for Nepal, not a domestic US destination.
Below you will find the number format, trunk prefix, major city area codes, and dialing facts specific to Nepal (+977).
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Did You Get a Call from +977? Here's What That Means
Any incoming call that displays +977 followed by more digits is originating from Nepal. The caller is dialing you from a Nepal-registered phone number — either a landline or a mobile on a Nepal carrier.
Common reasons people receive calls from +977:
- -Family or friends in Nepal calling from a local number
- -Business contacts at Nepal-based companies
- -Customer support agents working from a Nepal call center
- -Travel-related calls (hotels, airlines, tour operators)
- -Less commonly, robocalls or scam calls that have spoofed a +977 number — if the call is unsolicited, do not return it without verifying the source
To return a call to a +977 number from the US, use Kinvo's Nepal dialing guide — calls cost from $0.99/min with no app to download.
Nepal Phone Number Format
International Format Example
Domestic vs International
Drop 0 and prepend +977.
Calling Nepal Successfully: Common Mistakes & Best Practices
Most failed calls to Nepal come from one of four mistakes, not from network problems. The most common is mishandling the leading 0: domestically, Nepal numbers are written with 0 at the front (e.g. 09841234567), but that 0 is the domestic trunk prefix and must be removed when calling from outside Nepal. Dial +977 followed directly by the local number without the 0.
The second is misreading the area code on landline numbers — Nepal numbers may have variable formatting depending on the carrier and city, so confirm the area code with the recipient before dialing. The third is dialing during off-hours — Nepal uses local business hours and consumer phones are usually answered between 8 AM and 9 PM local time. The fourth and most expensive mistake is assuming your US carrier's WiFi calling feature makes the call cheap. It does not — see WiFi calling vs VoIP for international calls for why.
For scam-call awareness: +977 is the legitimate Nepal country code, and most unsolicited calls from +977 numbers are legitimate calls from Nepal-based businesses, hospitals, family members, or call centers serving US customers. Caller-ID spoofing exists, so if a call from a +977 number claims to be from a US government agency, your bank, or the IRS, hang up and call the agency back on its published number. Real authorities never demand payment over the phone.
When you are ready to place a call, the cheapest reliable route is to dial +977 from your browser using Kinvo — no app, no carrier add-on, and the per-minute rate is shown before you connect so there are no bill surprises. The browser approach also works from any laptop, tablet, or phone you happen to have access to, which matters when you're traveling, using a work device, or borrowing someone else's computer.
Calling Nepal from Your Browser
To place a call to Nepal, dial +977 followed by the local number in the Kinvo browser dialer. Pay-as-you-go, no app required.
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Frequently Asked Questions: Nepal Country Code
Which country is country code 977?
Country code 977 belongs to Nepal. The full international dialing code is +977, also written as 00977 from countries using 00 as their international exit code (Europe, most of Asia, Latin America), 011 977 from the US and Canada, or +977 from any mobile phone.
What is the country code for Nepal?
+977 is the international dialing code for Nepal, assigned by the ITU under E.164. The ISO 3166-1 alpha-2 code is NP. Equivalent forms — 00977, 011 977, +977, and 977 — all refer to the same Nepal country code.
Is 977 a US area code?
No. 977 is the international country code for Nepal, not a US area code. US area codes are also 3 digits but they are domestic North American Numbering Plan codes — to reach Nepal from the US, dial +977 or 011 977 followed by the local number.
Do I drop the 0 when calling Nepal from abroad?
Yes. Nepal uses 0 as its domestic trunk prefix. When dialing from another country, remove it and replace with +977. The trunk prefix is only needed for long-distance calls within Nepal.
Can I call Nepal from my browser?
Yes. Kinvo connects calls to Nepal via WebRTC directly from Chrome, Firefox, Safari, or Edge. No app download. Sign up, add credits from $5, and dial +977 followed by the local number.