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Nepal Country Code +977

Complete guide to calling Nepal from the US and abroad

ISO-2: NP ISO-3: NPL Asia Capital: Kathmandu

Calling Information

Dialing Code
+977
Exit Code (US)
011
How to Call
011 + 977 + area + number
Country TLD
.np

Geography

Capital
Kathmandu
Continent
Asia
Area
140,800 km²
Population
29,618,118
Currency
Nepalese rupee
Languages
Nepali (official language) 44.6%, Maithali 11.7%, Bhojpuri 6%, Tharu 5.8%, Tamang 5.1%, Newar 3.2%, Magar 3%, Bajjika 3%, Urdu 2.6%, Avadhi 1.9%, Limbu 1.3%, Gurung 1.2%, other 10.4%, unspecified 0.2%

Time & Communication

Current Time
7:15 PM
Time Zone
UTC+5.8
Mobile Penetration
99.8%
Internet Penetration
46.3%
Fixed-line Penetration
1.4%

How to Call Nepal from the United States

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

1
Exit Code
011
US international prefix
2
Country Code
977
Nepal
3
Area Code
XX
City/region code
4
Local Number
XXXX XXXX
Subscriber number

Example dialing format:

011 - 977 - area code - local number

Calling from a Mobile Phone

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

+977 - area code - local number

Area Codes in Nepal

Area codes

We don't have a verified list of city area codes for Nepal yet. From the US, dial 011 + 977 + the full national number, leaving out any domestic trunk prefix (such as a leading 0) if Nepal uses one.

Neighboring Countries

Bhutan flag

Bhutan

+975 Bangladesh flag

Bangladesh

+880 Sri Lanka flag

Sri Lanka

+94 India flag

India

+91 Burma flag

Burma

+95 Kyrgyzstan flag

Kyrgyzstan

+996 Pakistan flag

Pakistan

+92 Maldives flag

Maldives

+960

Telecommunications in Nepal

Metric Value Year
Mobile subscriptions (per 100 people) 99.8 2024
Mobile subscriptions (total) 29,605,730 2024
Fixed-line subscriptions (per 100 people) 1.4 2024
Fixed-line subscriptions (total) 407,925 2024
Internet users (% of population) 46.3 2024

Source: World Bank (ITU)

Penetration Rates (per 100 people)

Mobile 99.8%
Fixed-line 1.4%
Internet 46.3%

Nepal on the Map

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

Flag of Nepal

Flag of Nepal

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

Public Holidays in Nepal

Nepal has 12 holidays and observances (1 national, 11 public, 0 observances). The national day is Republic Day, on May 28. Offices and many businesses close on public holidays, so plan calls around them.

DateHolidayType
January 15 Maghe Sankranti Public
January 30 Martyrs' Day Public
May 1 May Day Public
May 28 Republic Day National
September 17 Constitution Day Public
December 25 Christmas Day Public
Varies Maha Shivaratri Public
Varies Holi Public
Varies Nepali New Year (Bisket Jatra) Public
Varies Buddha Jayanti Public
Varies Dashain (Vijaya Dashami) Public
Varies Tihar (Diwali) Public

“Varies”: the date follows a lunar, religious or weekday rule and changes every year.

Geography of Nepal

Area

147,180 km²

56,826 sq mi

Coastline

Landlocked

Highest point

Mount Everest (highest peak in Asia and highest point on earth above sea level) 8,849 m

Lowest point

Kanchan Kalan 70 m

Climate:
Varies from cool summers and severe winters in north to subtropical summers and mild winters in south
Terrain:
Tarai or flat river plain of the Ganges in south; central hill region with rugged Himalayas in north
Natural resources:
Quartz, Water, Timber, Hydropower, Scenic beauty, Small deposits of lignite, Copper, Cobalt, Iron ore
Land borders:
China, India
Land use:
agricultural 26.1% (arable 12.6%), forest 43.5% (2023)

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

Economy of Nepal

GDP

$45.5 billion (2025)

GDP per person

$1,536 (2025)

Growth

4.4% (2025)

Inflation

2.7% (2025)

Unemployment

10.5% (2025)

Human Development Index

0.622 (#145 of 193, 2023)

Currency:
Nepalese Rupee (NPR)
GDP by sector:
Agriculture 22%, Industry 12%, Services 54% (2025)

Sources: World Bank (GDP, growth, inflation, ILO-modeled unemployment, sectors), UNDP Human Development Report 2025, ISO 4217. Years in brackets are the latest available.

Frequently Asked Questions about Nepal

What is the country code for Nepal?
The country code for Nepal is +977.
How do I call Nepal from the US?
To call Nepal from the US, dial 011 + 977 + area code + local number. From a mobile phone, use +977 instead of 011.
What time is it in Nepal?
The current time in Nepal is 7:15 PM (UTC+5.8).
What is the capital of Nepal?
The capital of Nepal is Kathmandu.
What is the national day of Nepal?
The national day of Nepal is Republic Day, on May 28.