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Bhutan Country Code +975

Complete guide to calling Bhutan from the US and abroad

ISO-2: BT ISO-3: BTN Asia Capital: Thimphu

Calling Information

Dialing Code
+975
Exit Code (US)
011
How to Call
011 + 975 + area + number
Country TLD
.bt

Geography

Capital
Thimphu
Continent
Asia
Area
47,000 km²
Population
796,682
Currency
Bhutanese ngultrum
Languages
Sharchhopka 28%, Dzongkha (official language) 24%, Lhotshamkha 22%, other 26% (includes foreign languages) (2005 est.)

Time & Communication

Current Time
4:32 PM
Time Zone
UTC+6
Mobile Penetration
99.8%
Internet Penetration
91.3%
Fixed-line Penetration
0.0%

How to Call Bhutan from the United States

Follow these simple steps to make an international call to Bhutan from a US landline or mobile phone:

1
Exit Code
011
US international prefix
2
Country Code
975
Bhutan
3
Area Code
XX
City/region code
4
Local Number
XXXX XXXX
Subscriber number

Example dialing format:

011 - 975 - area code - local number

Calling from a Mobile Phone

Replace 011 with the + symbol (press and hold 0):

+975 - area code - local number

Area Codes in Bhutan

Area codes

We don't have a verified list of city area codes for Bhutan yet. From the US, dial 011 + 975 + the full national number, leaving out any domestic trunk prefix (such as a leading 0) if Bhutan uses one.

Neighboring Countries

Nepal flag

Nepal

+977 Burma flag

Burma

+95 Sri Lanka flag

Sri Lanka

+94 Thailand flag

Thailand

+66 Malaysia flag

Malaysia

+60 India flag

India

+91 Laos flag

Laos

+856 Singapore flag

Singapore

+65

Telecommunications in Bhutan

Metric Value Year
Mobile subscriptions (per 100 people) 99.8 2024
Mobile subscriptions (total) 789,606 2024
Fixed-line subscriptions (per 100 people) 0.0 2024
Fixed-line subscriptions (total) 0 2024
Internet users (% of population) 91.3 2024

Source: World Bank (ITU)

Penetration Rates (per 100 people)

Mobile 99.8%
Fixed-line 0.0%
Internet 91.3%

Bhutan on the Map

Borders and capital: Natural Earth. The red dot marks the capital, Thimphu.

Flag of Bhutan

Flag of Bhutan

The national flag of Bhutan. See it next to other flags of Asia in the flags of the world gallery.

Geography of Bhutan

Area

38,390 km²

14,822 sq mi

Coastline

Landlocked

Highest point

Gangkar Puensum 7,570 m

Lowest point

Drangeme Chhu 97 m

Climate:
Varies; tropical in southern plains; cool winters and hot summers in central valleys; severe winters and cool summers in Himalayas
Terrain:
Mostly mountainous with some fertile valleys and savanna
Natural resources:
Timber, Hydropower, Gypsum, Calcium carbonate
Land borders:
China, India
Land use:
agricultural 13.8% (arable 2.6%), forest 70.6% (2023)

Sources: CIA World Factbook (data as of September 2026); area: World Bank 2023.

Economy of Bhutan

GDP

$3.6 billion (2025)

GDP per person

$4,493 (2025)

Growth

8.0% (2025)

Inflation

3.6% (2025)

Unemployment

3.2% (2025)

Human Development Index

0.698 (#125 of 193, 2023)

Currency:
Indian Rupee (INR), Ngultrum (BTN)
GDP by sector:
Agriculture 14%, Industry 33%, Services 53% (2025)
Top exports:
Iron and steel (50%), Salt, stone and cement (31%), Beverages and spirits (5%), Optical and medical instruments (5%), Wood (3%)
Top imports:
Machinery and computers (33%), Mineral fuels and oil (14%), Electrical equipment and electronics (11%), Vehicles and parts (5%), Iron and steel (4%)
Main export markets:
India (78%), Bangladesh (14%), USA (2%), Rep. of Korea (2%), Nepal (1%)
Main suppliers:
India (56%), China (20%), Viet Nam (12%), Malaysia (3%), Singapore (1%)

Sources: World Bank (GDP, growth, inflation, ILO-modeled unemployment, sectors), UNDP Human Development Report 2025, UN Comtrade (goods trade 2025, shares of the total by value), ISO 4217. Years in brackets are the latest available.

Frequently Asked Questions about Bhutan

What is the country code for Bhutan?
The country code for Bhutan is +975.
How do I call Bhutan from the US?
To call Bhutan from the US, dial 011 + 975 + area code + local number. From a mobile phone, use +975 instead of 011.
What time is it in Bhutan?
The current time in Bhutan is 4:32 PM (UTC+6).
What is the capital of Bhutan?
The capital of Bhutan is Thimphu.