Nepal (+977) international code handbook.
The +977 prefix covers the Himalayan republic — from Kathmandu's growing tech and outsourcing sector to Pokhara's tourism gateway. Here's the verified Nepal country code, ISO references, live local time, and Ringflow's direct Nepalese routes.
Nepal at a glance.
The geography, area codes and NPT time zone you need before placing your first call into Nepal.
Nepal country information
Every route into Nepalese lines.
Landline, mobile or business VoIP — the +977 prefix reaches Kathmandu, Pokhara and all provinces. Pick what fits your traffic.
Direct calls using landlines & mobile phones
Dial Nepal directly from any landline or mobile by entering your international exit code, then the country code +977, and finally the local number.
International calling cards for Nepal
Pre-paid international calling cards remain a convenient, low-cost way to reach Nepal. Each card gives you a PIN and an access number to place global calls.
VoIP services for contacting Nepal
VoIP apps like Skype, WhatsApp and Viber — and business VoIP from Ringflow — route calls to Nepal over the internet, usually at far lower rates than traditional carriers.
What shapes Nepalese voice traffic, Himalayan crossroads.
The fundamentals behind calls to and from Nepal — the +977 code, Kathmandu, the NPT zone (UTC+5:45) and the two-digit area-code plan.
How to call Nepal.
A Nepalese number drops the trunk zero when dialled internationally. Here's the anatomy and dialling order.
Number anatomy
Start with the exit prefix
Press + on a mobile (hold the 0 key), or dial 00 from most countries, or 011 from North America.
Add the Nepal code
Dial +977. This identifies Nepal on the global telephone network.
Enter the area or mobile prefix
Type the first part of the local number. Drop the leading 0 if there is one.
Finish with the subscriber number
The remaining digits route the call to the specific line in Kathmandu or elsewhere.
Dialling Nepal (+977) from other countries
The exit prefix changes by origin; the Nepal code stays +977.
| Calling from | Exit prefix | You dial, then the national number |
|---|---|---|
| United States & Canada | 011 | 011 977 |
| United Kingdom & most of Europe | 00 | 00 977 |
| Australia | 0011 | 0011 977 |
| Japan | 010 | 010 977 |
| Any mobile (E.164) | + | +977 |
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Dialling Nepal without misdialling
Nepal’s calling code is +977 , which puts it in West, Central and South Asia, and the Middle East. The codes below are the ones a caller actually reaches by mistake, so they are worth checking before a number goes into a CRM or an outbound list.
| Dial this by mistake | and you reach | Why it happens |
|---|---|---|
| +973 | Bahrain | One digit out on the last position |
| +975 | Bhutan | One digit out on the last position |
| +972 | Israel | One digit out on the last position |
| +976 | Mongolia | One digit out on the last position |
Other Asia countries in the same numbering zone: Afghanistan +93, Azerbaijan +994, Bahrain +973, Bhutan +975, Georgia +995. Nepal's capital is Kathmandu.