5
This is the telephone area code for Phuentsholing, the main gateway city and commercial hub in southern Bhutan.
How to Call Phuentsholing from Overseas
- Dial your country's exit code (e.g., 011 for US, 00 for UK)
- Dial 975 (Bhutan country code)
- Dial the area code (5)
- Dial the local phone number (usually 6 digits)
Example: Calling Phuentsholing from USA
011 975 5 252 000
Where:
011 = USA exit code
975 = Bhutan country code
5 = Phuentsholing area code
252 000 = Local Phuentsholing phone number
Quick Facts
5
Area Code
+975
Country Code
7-8 digits
Fixed Line Format
00
BT Exit Code
Phuentsholing Area Coverage
The 5 area code covers the city of Phuentsholing and surrounding regions in the Chukha Dzongkhag:
Commercial District
Main Bazaar, Lower Market, Zangto Pelri Lhakhang area
Industrial Zones
Pasakha Industrial Estate, Allay, Dhamdara
Residential Areas
Kabreytar, Rinchending (Kharbandi), Peckshaltar
Chukha Region
Gedu, Tala, and various settlements within the Chukha district
Major Bhutanese Area Codes
Common Exit Codes for Calling Bhutan
When calling Phuentsholing from these countries, use these exit codes:
India
00
United States
011
United Kingdom
00
Australia
0011
Thailand
001
Singapore
001