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.
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.
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
011 975 17 12 34 5600 975 17 12 34 560011 975 17 12 34 56+975 17 12 34 5617 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
2 345 678from abroad+975 2 345 67817 12 34 56from abroad+975 17 12 34 56Landline 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.
Owned by Bhutan Telecom Limited (BTL)
Owned by Tashi Group
- 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
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.
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