Nepal +977
To call Nepal from abroad, dial your exit code (or +), then 977, then the local number without its leading 0. Written in full: +977 984-1234567.
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.
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
011 977 984-123456700 977 984-12345670011 977 984-1234567+977 984-1234567984-1234567 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
01-4567890from abroad+977 1-45678900984-1234567from abroad+977 984-1234567Landline 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 network codes in Nepal
Every mobile network is identified by a mobile country code (MCC) and a mobile network code (MNC). They appear on your phone when it roams, in SIM settings and in any network lookup. Nepal has 3 network operators with their own infrastructure:
| Network | MCC-MNC | Technologies | Subscribers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nepal TelecomNepal Doorsanchar Company Ltd. | 429-01 | 2G · 3G · 4G | 21.6 MApril 2023 |
| NcellSpectrlite UK Limited (80%) | 429-02 | 2G · 3G · 4G | 17.3 MApril 2023 |
| SmartCellSmart Private Telcom Limited | 429-04 | 2G · 3G · 4G | 2.41 MApril 2023 |
A struck-through generation has been switched off on that network. MCC-MNC: ITU-T E.212 codes as listed on Wikipedia.
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Source: Wikipedia — lists of mobile network operators, mobile network codes, 2G and 3G phase-out, mobile number portability (CC BY-SA 4.0). Subscriber counts as published by each operator or regulator at the date shown.