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How to Call Nepal from the United States

Country code +977 — Dial 011 977 98X-XXXXXXX from a US landline or +977 98X-XXXXXXX from a mobile phone.

+977
Nepal Country Code

What to Dial

  1. 1Dial 011 from a US landline, or + from a mobile (hold the 0 key).
  2. 2Dial 977, the country code of Nepal.
  3. 3Dial the number: 10 digits for mobiles and 8 for landlines.
Calling a… Written in Nepal From a US landline From a cell phone
Mobile 98X-XXXXXXX 011 977 98X-XXXXXXX +977 98X-XXXXXXX
Landline 01-XXXXXXX 011 977 1-XXXXXXX +977 1-XXXXXXX

X stands for any digit. Mobile numbers start with 90 or 96–98. More number types: Nepal phone number format.

Mobile or Landline?

Nepal had 100 mobile subscriptions and 1.4 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 Nepal mobiles.

Source: World Bank (ITU).

Calling Tips for Nepal

Best Time to Call

To reach someone between 9 AM and 8 PM in Kathmandu, call between 11:15 PM–10:15 AM EDT (8:15 PM–7:15 AM PDT). Nepal doesn’t change its clocks, so the gap moves by an hour when the US does.

Nepal is on UTC+5:45, 9.75 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 (EDT)
--:--
UTC-4
+9.75h
Nepal
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UTC+5:45

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I call Nepal from the US?
From a US landline, dial 011, then 977, then the number: 011 977 98X-XXXXXXX for a mobile. From a cell phone, dial +977 98X-XXXXXXX.
How many digits is a phone number in Nepal?
10 digits for mobiles and 8 for landlines after the country code +977. Mobile numbers start with 90 or 96–98.
What time should I call Nepal from the US?
Nepal is 9.75 hours ahead of New York (UTC+5:45 in Kathmandu). To reach someone between 9 AM and 8 PM there, call between 11:15 PM–10:15 AM EDT, or 8:15 PM–7:15 AM PDT on the West Coast. Nepal 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 Nepal 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 Nepal?
It depends on your plan: many US plans charge per minute for international calls, and calls to Nepal mobiles often cost more than calls to landlines. Internet calling apps are free when both people have the same app.
Nepal Quick Info
Country Code +977
ISO Code NP
Capital Kathmandu
Time Zone UTC+5:45
Exit Code (US) 011
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