Try: "Kathmandu", "1", "Pokhara", or "Biratnagar"
This is the international dialing code for Nepal.
How to Call Nepal from Abroad
- Dial your country's exit code (International Access Code)
- Dial 977 (Nepal country code)
- Dial the area code (without the leading 0)
- Dial the 6-7 digit phone number
Example: Calling Kathmandu from the UK
00 977 1 123 4567
Where:
00 = UK exit code
977 = Nepal country code
1 = Kathmandu area code (without leading 0)
123 4567 = Local phone number
Quick Facts
Major Nepali Area Codes by Region
Major Nepali Cities
Kathmandu
Capital • Area Code: 01
Pokhara
Tourism • Area Code: 061
Biratnagar
Eastern • Area Code: 021
Lalitpur (Patan)
Kathmandu Valley • Area Code: 01
Bharatpur
Central • Area Code: 056
Bhairahawa
Western • Area Code: 071
Common Exit Codes by Country
When calling Nepal from these countries, use these exit codes:
United Kingdom
00
United States
011
India
00
China
00
Japan
010
Australia
0011
Nepali Mobile Network Prefixes
Nepal Telecom (NTC)
984, 985
Ncell (Axiata)
980, 981
Smart Cell
988
UTL
972
Toll-Free
1660
Premium Services
1600
Important Notes for Calling Nepal
Mobile Numbers
Start with 98 (e.g., 980, 984, 985)
Toll-Free
Start with 1660
Emergency
100 (Police), 101 (Fire), 102 (Ambulance)
Tourist Police
1144
National Prefix
0 (used within Nepal)
Fixed Line Format
Kathmandu: 7 digits, Others: 6-7 digits
Nepali Geographic Regions
Himalayan Region
Mountain Areas • High Altitude
Hilly Region
Middle Hills • Kathmandu Valley
Terai Region
Southern Plains • Agricultural
Kathmandu Valley
Capital Region • Code: 01
Pokhara Valley
Lake City • Code: 061
Eastern Development Region
Biratnagar • Code: 021
Nepali Tourist Destinations
Kathmandu
Capital City • Code: 01
Pokhara
Lakeside City • Code: 061
Chitwan National Park
Wildlife Safari • Code: 056
Lumbini
Birthplace of Buddha • Code: 071
Nagarkot
Mountain Views • Code: 01
Bhaktapur
Ancient City • Code: 01