Kyrgyzstan +996
To call Kyrgyzstan from abroad, dial your exit code (or +), then 996, then the local number without its leading 0. In full: +996 700 123 456.
The country calling code for Kyrgyzstan is +996. A number starting +996 or 00996 is a call to or from Kyrgyzstan. From abroad: +996 700 123 456.
To call Kyrgyzstan from abroad, dial your exit code (or +), then 996, then the local number without its leading 0. The +996 code identifies the country; the following digits identify the line (landline or mobile).
How to call Kyrgyzstan from abroad
011 996 700 123 45600 996 700 123 4560011 996 700 123 456+996 700 123 456700 123 456 is a real-format Kyrgyzstan mobile number (example from the ITU-T numbering plan): replace it with the number you were given, without its leading 0.
Kyrgyzstan area codes
In Kyrgyzstan, landlines usually include an area code after +996 (without its leading 0). Mobiles have no area code.
Number format
0312 123 456from abroad+996 312 123 4560700 123 456from abroad+996 700 123 456Landline numbers in Kyrgyzstan have 9 digits after the country code; mobile numbers have 9 digits and start with 312. The national prefix 0 is only dialled inside the country — drop it after +996.
Calling abroad from Kyrgyzstan
To call another country from Kyrgyzstan, dial the exit code 00 (or + on a mobile), then the country code, then the number. From Kyrgyzstan to the United States, for example: 00 1 201 555 0123.
A Kyrgyzstan number in international format is written +996 …. 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 Kyrgyzstan
With internet on both ends, apps like WhatsApp, Signal or FaceTime call Kyrgyzstan 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 +996?
Kyrgyzstan has the country calling code +996.
How do I call Kyrgyzstan from the United States?
Dial 011, then 996, then the local number without its leading 0 — for example 011 700 123 456.
What does +996 mean?
It is the international dialing code for Kyrgyzstan. The + stands for your exit code (00 in much of the world, 011 in North America).
Is +996 mobile or landline?
The +996 code identifies the country, not the line type; Kyrgyzstan landlines and mobiles share it.
A country code covers a whole nation; the full number depends on the city and operator.
Mobile networks in Kyrgyzstan
8 mobile network operators run their own networks in Kyrgyzstan. The largest is MegaCom, with about 2.70 million subscribers (2012). Pick the one with the best coverage where you will spend most of your time.
Owned by JSC Alpha Telecom
Owned by Sky Mobile Ltd. (Eldik Bank, state-owned)
Owned by Aktel Ltd.
Owned by NUR Telecom Ltd.
Owned by KATEL
Owned by SoTel
Owned by Winline Ltd.
- 4G/5G frequency bands used in Kyrgyzstan: LTE 1800, LTE 2100, LTE 2600, LTE 800. 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 Kyrgyzstan
With 108 mobile subscriptions per 100 people, almost everyone in Kyrgyzstan has a mobile — a WhatsApp, Signal or FaceTime call is usually the easiest way in. Internet use is high (92 %), 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.
Free and premium numbers in Kyrgyzstan
+996 800 123 4 56Free from inside Kyrgyzstan (numbers starting with 800). From abroad these numbers are often unreachable or charged at the international rate.
Number ranges: ITU-T national numbering plan for Kyrgyzstan via Google libphonenumber.
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