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How to Call Afghanistan from the United States

Country code +93 — Dial 011 93 70 XXX XXXX from a US landline or +93 70 XXX XXXX from a mobile phone.

+93
Afghanistan Country Code

What to Dial

  1. 1Dial 011 from a US landline, or + from a mobile (hold the 0 key).
  2. 2Dial 93, the country code of Afghanistan.
  3. 3Dial the number: 9 digits, without the leading 0 used for calls inside Afghanistan.
Calling a… Written in Afghanistan From a US landline From a cell phone
Mobile 070 XXX XXXX 011 93 70 XXX XXXX +93 70 XXX XXXX
Landline (Bamian) 023 XXX XXXX 011 93 23 XXX XXXX +93 23 XXX XXXX

X stands for any digit. Mobile numbers start with 07. More number types: Afghanistan phone number format.

Mobile or Landline?

Afghanistan had 60 mobile subscriptions and 0.4 landlines per 100 people in 2024. Most people you call will be on a mobile, so ask for their mobile number and check what your plan charges for calls to Afghanistan mobiles.

Source: World Bank (ITU).

Calling Tips for Afghanistan

Best Time to Call

To reach someone between 9 AM and 8 PM in Kabul, call between 11:30 PM–10:30 AM EST (8:30 PM–7:30 AM PST). Afghanistan doesn’t change its clocks, so the gap moves by an hour when the US does.

Afghanistan is on UTC+4:30, 9.5 hours ahead of US Eastern Time right now.

Cost Saving Tips

  • VoIP services such as Google Voice or Vonage usually charge less per minute than a carrier's standard international rate.
  • WiFi calling apps (WhatsApp, Viber, FaceTime) are free when both parties have the app.
  • Check your carrier's international plan — many offer add-on packages.

Time Difference

US Eastern (EST)
--:--
UTC-5
+9.5h
Afghanistan
--:--
UTC+4:30

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I call Afghanistan from the US?
From a US landline, dial 011, then 93, then the number without its leading 0: 011 93 70 XXX XXXX for a mobile. From a cell phone, dial +93 70 XXX XXXX.
Do I dial the 0 when calling Afghanistan from abroad?
No. The leading 0 is only for calls inside Afghanistan. A number written 070 XXX XXXX at home is dialed +93 70 XXX XXXX from abroad.
How many digits is a phone number in Afghanistan?
9 digits after the country code +93. Mobile numbers start with 07 when written with the leading 0.
What time should I call Afghanistan from the US?
Afghanistan is 9.5 hours ahead of New York (UTC+4:30 in Kabul). To reach someone between 9 AM and 8 PM there, call between 11:30 PM–10:30 AM EST, or 8:30 PM–7:30 AM PST on the West Coast. Afghanistan doesn't change its clocks, so the difference shifts by an hour when the US switches to or from daylight saving time.
How do people in Afghanistan call the US?
They dial the exit code 00, then 1 and the 10-digit US number: 00 1 XXX XXX XXXX, or +1 from a mobile.
How much does it cost to call Afghanistan?
It depends on your plan: many US plans charge per minute for international calls, and calls to Afghanistan mobiles often cost more than calls to landlines. Internet calling apps are free when both people have the same app.
Afghanistan Quick Info
Country Code +93
ISO Code AF
Capital Kabul
Time Zone UTC+4:30
Exit Code (US) 011
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