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Bhutan Phone Number Format
Country code +975 — Complete guide to Bhutan phone number formats, mobile and landline structures, and area codes.
How Bhutan Phone Numbers Are Written
Phone numbers in Bhutan have 8 digits for mobiles and 7 for landlines after the country code +975.
There is no trunk prefix to remove: the number is written the same way at home
(17 XX XX XX)
and after the country code (+975 17 XX XX XX).
| Country code | +975 |
|---|---|
| Digits after +975 | 8 digits for mobiles and 7 for landlines |
| Trunk prefix (domestic calls) | None |
| Mobile numbers start with | 16–17, 77 or 87 |
| Exit code (to call abroad from Bhutan) | 00 |
| Dial from the US | 011 975 17 XX XX XX |
Mobile vs. Landline Numbers
8 digits after +975, starting with 16–17, 77 or 87.
17 XX XX XX at home+975 17 XX XX XX international7 digits after +975. Landlines begin with an area code, for example Thimphu:
2 XXX XXX at home+975 2 XXX XXX internationalBhutan Number Types
| Type | Starts with | Written at home | International | From the US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mobile | 16–17, 77 or 87 | 17 XX XX XX |
+975 17 XX XX XX |
011 975 17 XX XX XX |
| Landline | — | 2 XXX XXX |
+975 2 XXX XXX |
011 975 2 XXX XXX |
X stands for any digit. Source: libphonenumber metadata (phonenumbers 9.0.40), Google's open numbering data.
Checking a number from Bhutan? The phone number checker tells you if it is valid, mobile or landline, and gives its international format.
Dialing Tips
- Keep every digit: Bhutan numbers have no trunk prefix, so dial them after +975 exactly as they are written locally.
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Use the + notation: From a US mobile phone, use
+975instead of011 975. - Verify the number length: Numbers in Bhutan have 8 digits for mobiles and 7 for landlines after +975. If your call does not connect, check that no digit is missing or doubled.
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Save contacts in international format: Always store phone numbers with the full
+975prefix so they work from any country.
Bhutan Phone Number FAQ
How many digits does a phone number in Bhutan have?
Phone numbers in Bhutan have 8 digits for mobiles and 7 for landlines after the country code +975.
What do mobile numbers in Bhutan start with?
Mobile numbers in Bhutan start with 16–17, 77 or 87, for example 17 XX XX XX.
How do I write a phone number from Bhutan in international format?
Start with +975, then the national number. For example, a mobile number written 17 XX XX XX at home becomes +975 17 XX XX XX. From a US landline, dial 011 975 17 XX XX XX.
How do I call the US from Bhutan?
Dial the exit code 00, then 1 and the 10-digit US number: 00 1 XXX XXX XXXX. From a mobile phone you can use + instead of 00: +1 XXX XXX XXXX.