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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.

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Nepal
NP · NPL · Zone 9
+977
Live route
Kathmandu
Time
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Alpha-2
NP
Alpha-3
NPL
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Nepal snapshot

Nepal at a glance.

The geography, area codes and NPT time zone you need before placing your first call into Nepal.

Nepal country information

Nepal
Asia
+977
Capital
Kathmandu
Region
Asia
Time zone
Asia/Kathmandu
Numbering zone
Zone 9
Code length
3 digits
ISO 3166 codes
NP · NPL
Ways to reach Nepal

Every route into Nepalese lines.

Landline, mobile or business VoIP — the +977 prefix reaches Kathmandu, Pokhara and all provinces. Pick what fits your traffic.

01Classic

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.

02Pre-paid

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.

03Modern

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.

Nepal profile

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.

Capital
Kathmandu
Region
Asia
Time zone
Asia/Kathmandu
Numbering zone
Zone 9
Code length
3 digits
ISO 3166 codes
NP · NPL
Learn more: Nepal — Wikipedia
Dialing Nepal

How to call Nepal.

A Nepalese number drops the trunk zero when dialled internationally. Here's the anatomy and dialling order.

Number anatomy

Exit prefix++Country code977+Area / mobileXX+Subscriber numberXXX XXX
Final dialled number
+977 XX XXX XXX
Valid E.164
Format follows ITU-T Recommendation E.164 — the international public telecommunication numbering plan.
01Step 1 of 4

Start with the exit prefix

Press + on a mobile (hold the 0 key), or dial 00 from most countries / 011 from North America.

02Step 2 of 4

Add the Nepal code

Dial +977. This identifies Nepal on the global telephone network.

03Step 3 of 4

Enter the area or mobile prefix

Type the first part of the local number. Drop the leading 0 if there is one.

04Step 4 of 4

Finish with the subscriber number

The remaining digits route the call to the specific line in Kathmandu or elsewhere.

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Afghanistan
AF·Asia
+93
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AL·Europe
+355
Algeria
DZ·Africa
+213
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AS·Oceania
+1-684
Andorra
AD·Europe
+376
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AO·Africa
+244
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AI·Americas
+1-264
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AQ·Antarctica
+672
Antigua and Barbuda
AG·Americas
+1-268
Argentina
AR·Americas
+54
Armenia
AM·Asia
+374
Aruba
AW·Americas
+297
Australia
AU·Oceania
+61
Austria
AT·Europe
+43
Azerbaijan
AZ·Asia
+994
Bahamas
BS·Americas
+1-242

FAQ

Calling Nepal, answered.

What businesses and travellers ask most before dialling Nepal on +977.

Nepal's country calling code is +977. Always dial it before the national number when calling from outside Nepal.
Dial your international access prefix (+ on mobile, or 00 / 011 from a landline), then 977, then the Nepal number (drop the leading 0 if it has one).
Nepal uses ISO 3166-1 alpha-2 code NP and alpha-3 code NPL.
Nepal is part of the Asia region.
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