Country Code +996

Which Country Has Code +996?

Kyrgyzstan uses the international dialing code +996.

How to Call a +996 Number from the US

Numbers in Kyrgyzstan have 9 digits after +996. At home they are written with a leading 0; leave it out after +996 or 011 996.

X stands for any digit. Toll-free numbers often can't be reached from abroad. Full list of number types: Kyrgyzstan phone number format.

Got a Call From +996?

A number starting with +996 is registered in Kyrgyzstan. If you know someone there, it may be them. If you don't, be careful before you call back.

Reading a +996 number

• •Mobile if the digits after +996 start with 2, 5, 7, 8 or 9 (+996 70X XXX XXX).
• •Landlines start with an area code, for example +996 312 XXX XXX for Bishkek, Chuy region.
• •Local time: 12:03 AM in Bishkek right now, an unusual hour for a genuine call.

• •Don't call back a number you don't recognize. One-ring scams hang up after a ring or two so you return the call, which can add a per-minute charge on top of an international rate.
• •Caller ID can be faked. The code shown is not proof of where the caller really is.
• •Real callers leave a message. If it matters, they'll text, email or leave a voicemail. Otherwise, block the number.

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• How to block unknown international calls
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