Afghanistan +93
To call Afghanistan from abroad, dial your exit code (or +), then 93, then the local number without its leading 0. In full: +93 70 123 4567.
The country calling code for Afghanistan is +93. A number starting +93 or 0093 is a call to or from Afghanistan. From abroad: +93 70 123 4567.
To call Afghanistan from abroad, dial your exit code (or +), then 93, then the local number without its leading 0. The +93 code identifies the country; the following digits identify the line (landline or mobile).
How to call Afghanistan from abroad
011 93 70 123 456700 93 70 123 45670011 93 70 123 4567+93 70 123 456770 123 4567 is a real-format Afghanistan mobile number (example from the ITU-T numbering plan): replace it with the number you were given, without its leading 0.
Afghanistan area codes
In Afghanistan, landlines usually include an area code after +93 (without its leading 0). Mobiles have no area code.
Number format
023 456 7890from abroad+93 23 456 7890070 123 4567from abroad+93 70 123 4567Landline numbers in Afghanistan have 9 digits after the country code; mobile numbers have 9 digits and start with 7. The national prefix 0 is only dialled inside the country — drop it after +93.
Calling abroad from Afghanistan
To call another country from Afghanistan, dial the exit code 00 (or + on a mobile), then the country code, then the number. From Afghanistan to the United States, for example: 00 1 201 555 0123.
A Afghanistan number in international format is written +93 …. The + stands for the exit prefix (00 in much of the world, 011 in North America). Switching to international format, drop the leading 0.
Cheapest ways to call Afghanistan
With internet on both ends, apps like WhatsApp, Signal or FaceTime call Afghanistan for free. To reach a number without an app, VoIP services are usually cheaper than your operator’s international rate.
Frequently asked questions
What country has the code +93?
Afghanistan has the country calling code +93.
How do I call Afghanistan from the United States?
Dial 011, then 93, then the local number without its leading 0 — for example 011 70 123 4567.
What does +93 mean?
It is the international dialing code for Afghanistan. The + stands for your exit code (00 in much of the world, 011 in North America).
Is +93 mobile or landline?
The +93 code identifies the country, not the line type; Afghanistan landlines and mobiles share it.
A country code covers a whole nation; the full number depends on the city and operator.
Mobile networks in Afghanistan
5 mobile network operators run their own networks in Afghanistan. The largest is ATOMA, with about 6.20 million subscribers (Q4 2020). Pick the one with the best coverage where you will spend most of your time.
formerly MTN Afghanistan
Owned by M1 Group
Owned by Aga Khan Fund for Economic Development (AKFED)
Owned by Emirates Telecommunications Corporation
Owned by Telephone Systems International
- 4G/5G frequency bands used in Afghanistan: LTE 1800. Most recent smartphones cover them; older or regional models may miss some.
Operators, subscriber counts, network codes and switch-off dates: Wikipedia (lists of mobile network operators, mobile network codes, 2G/3G phase-out, mobile number portability), licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Figures come from each operator or regulator at the date shown.
Staying connected in Afghanistan
With 60 mobile subscriptions per 100 people, mobile coverage in Afghanistan is not universal — keep a landline number as a backup when you can. Only 16 % of people use the internet, so a plain phone call may reach more people than an app.
Source: World Bank / ITU World Telecommunication indicators (IT.CEL.SETS.P2, IT.NET.USER.ZS, IT.MLT.MAIN.P2), latest available year.
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