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Nepal +977

To call Nepal from abroad, dial your exit code (or +), then 977, then the local number without its leading 0. In full: +977 984-1234567.

CapitalKathmandu Dialing zone9 — Middle East & South Asia Local time10:35 UTC+5:8 Exit code from Nepal00
Quick answer

The country calling code for Nepal is +977. A number starting +977 or 00977 is a call to or from Nepal. From abroad: +977 984-1234567.

Country code+977
CapitalKathmandu
ContinentAsia
Time zoneAsia/Kathmandu
LanguageNepali
CurrencyRupee
Emergency100 / 101 / 102 / 103 / 112
Exit code00
Trunk prefix0
Population28,087,871

To call Nepal from abroad, dial your exit code (or +), then 977, then the local number without its leading 0. The +977 code identifies the country; the following digits identify the line (landline or mobile).

How to call Nepal from abroad

From the US / Canada011 977 984-1234567
From the UK & Europe00 977 984-1234567
From Australia0011 977 984-1234567
From any mobile+977 984-1234567

984-1234567 is a real-format Nepal mobile number (example from the ITU-T numbering plan): replace it with the number you were given, without its leading 0.

Nepal area codes

In Nepal, landlines usually include an area code after +977 (without its leading 0). Mobiles have no area code.

Number format

Landline, written locally01-4567890from abroad+977 1-4567890
Mobile, written locally0984-1234567from abroad+977 984-1234567

Landline numbers in Nepal have 8 digits after the country code; mobile numbers have 10 digits and start with 9. The national prefix 0 is only dialled inside the country — drop it after +977.

Calling abroad from Nepal

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

A Nepal number in international format is written +977 …. 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 Nepal

With internet on both ends, apps like WhatsApp, Signal or FaceTime call Nepal 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 +977?

Nepal has the country calling code +977.

How do I call Nepal from the United States?

Dial 011, then 977, then the local number without its leading 0 — for example 011 984-1234567.

What does +977 mean?

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

Is +977 mobile or landline?

The +977 code identifies the country, not the line type; Nepal landlines and mobiles share it.

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

Mobile networks in Nepal

3 mobile network operators run their own networks in Nepal. The largest is Nepal Telecom, with about 21.6 million subscribers (April 2023). Pick the one with the best coverage where you will spend most of your time.

Nepal Telecom4G3G2G
21.6 M subscribers · April 2023

Owned by Nepal Doorsanchar Company Ltd.

Ncell4G3G2G
17.3 M subscribers · April 2023

Owned by Spectrlite UK Limited (80%)

SmartCell4G3G2G
2.41 M subscribers · April 2023

Owned by Smart Private Telcom Limited

Before you travel
  • 4G/5G frequency bands used in Nepal: LTE 1800, LTE 800, LTE 900. 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 Nepal

Mobile subscriptions100 per 100 people2024
Internet users46 % of population2024
Fixed lines1.4 per 100 people2024

With 100 mobile subscriptions per 100 people, mobile coverage in Nepal is not universal — keep a landline number as a backup when you can. Only 46 % 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.

Neighbouring countries

All countries in zone 9 — Middle East & South Asia