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Bhutan +975

To call Bhutan from abroad, dial your exit code (or +), then 975, then the local number. In full: +975 17 12 34 56.

CapitalThimphu Dialing zone9 — Middle East & South Asia Local time10:51 UTC+6 Exit code from Bhutan00
Quick answer

The country calling code for Bhutan is +975. A number starting +975 or 00975 is a call to or from Bhutan. From abroad: +975 17 12 34 56.

Country code+975
CapitalThimphu
ContinentAsia
Time zoneAsia/Thimphu
LanguageSharchhopka
CurrencyNgultrum
Emergency110 / 112 / 113
Exit code00
Trunk prefixnone
Population754,394

To call Bhutan from abroad, dial your exit code (or +), then 975, then the local number as is. The +975 code identifies the country; the following digits identify the line (landline or mobile).

How to call Bhutan from abroad

From the US / Canada011 975 17 12 34 56
From the UK & Europe00 975 17 12 34 56
From Australia0011 975 17 12 34 56
From any mobile+975 17 12 34 56

17 12 34 56 is a real-format Bhutan mobile number (example from the ITU-T numbering plan): replace it with the number you were given, as is.

Bhutan area codes

In Bhutan, landlines usually include an area code after +975 (as is). Mobiles have no area code.

Number format

Landline, written locally2 345 678from abroad+975 2 345 678
Mobile, written locally17 12 34 56from abroad+975 17 12 34 56

Landline numbers in Bhutan have 7 digits after the country code; mobile numbers have 8 digits. There is no national prefix to drop: dial the full local number after +975.

Calling abroad from Bhutan

To call another country from Bhutan, dial the exit code 00 (or + on a mobile), then the country code, then the number. From Bhutan to the United States, for example: 00 1 201 555 0123.

A Bhutan number in international format is written +975 …. The + stands for the exit prefix (00 in much of the world, 011 in North America).

Cheapest ways to call Bhutan

With internet on both ends, apps like WhatsApp, Signal or FaceTime call Bhutan 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 +975?

Bhutan has the country calling code +975.

How do I call Bhutan from the United States?

Dial 011, then 975, then the local number as is — for example 011 17 12 34 56.

What does +975 mean?

It is the international dialing code for Bhutan. The + stands for your exit code (00 in much of the world, 011 in North America).

Is +975 mobile or landline?

The +975 code identifies the country, not the line type; Bhutan landlines and mobiles share it.

A country code covers a whole nation; the full number depends on the city and operator.

Mobile networks in Bhutan

2 mobile network operators run their own networks in Bhutan. The largest is B-Mobile, with about 0.46 million subscribers (June 2021). Pick the one with the best coverage where you will spend most of your time.

B-Mobile5G4G3G2G
0.46 M subscribers · June 2021

Owned by Bhutan Telecom Limited (BTL)

TashiCell4G3G2G
0.28 M subscribers · June 2021

Owned by Tashi Group

Before you travel
  • 4G/5G frequency bands used in Bhutan: 5G, LTE 1800, LTE 700. 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 Bhutan

Mobile subscriptions100 per 100 people2024
Internet users91 % of population2024
Fixed lines0.0 per 100 people2024

With 100 mobile subscriptions per 100 people, mobile coverage in Bhutan is not universal — keep a landline number as a backup when you can. Internet use is high (91 %), so app-to-app calls over Wi-Fi are a safe bet.

Source: World Bank / ITU World Telecommunication indicators (IT.CEL.SETS.P2, IT.NET.USER.ZS, IT.MLT.MAIN.P2), latest available year.

Neighbouring countries

All countries in zone 9 — Middle East & South Asia