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How to Call Bhutan from the United States
Country code +975 — Dial 011 975 17 XX XX XX from a US landline or +975 17 XX XX XX from a mobile phone.
What to Dial
- 1Dial 011 from a US landline, or + from a mobile (hold the 0 key).
- 2Dial 975, the country code of Bhutan.
- 3Dial the number: 8 digits for mobiles and 7 for landlines, exactly as written: Bhutan has no leading 0 to drop.
| Calling a… | Written in Bhutan | From a US landline | From a cell phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mobile | 17 XX XX XX |
011 975 17 XX XX XX |
+975 17 XX XX XX |
| Landline (Thimphu) | 2 XXX XXX |
011 975 2 XXX XXX |
+975 2 XXX XXX |
X stands for any digit. Mobile numbers start with 16–17, 77 or 87. More number types: Bhutan phone number format.
Mobile or Landline?
Bhutan had 100 mobile subscriptions and 0.0 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 Bhutan mobiles.
Source: World Bank (ITU).
Calling Tips for Bhutan
Best Time to Call
To reach someone between 9 AM and 8 PM in Thimphu, call between 11:00 PM–10:00 AM EDT (8:00 PM–7:00 AM PDT). Bhutan doesn’t change its clocks, so the gap moves by an hour when the US does.
Bhutan is on UTC+6, 10 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.