🇦🇫UK to Afghanistan Calling Guide

Call Afghanistan
Country Code +93

Reach Afghanistan (+93) from United Kingdom straight in your browser. Outbound calls need no phone number, and you only add one when you also want to receive calls.

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How to Call Afghanistan from UK

Follow these simple steps to connect to Afghan landlines and mobiles from the UK using any browser.

1

UK Exit Code

Dial 00 then the country code and number. On mobile or web VoIP, use the plus sign + instead.

2

Afghanistan Code (+93)

Dial +93 to reach Afghanistan from the UK.

3

Area Code and Number

For landlines drop the leading zero and dial the area code then the subscriber number. For mobiles include the full mobile prefix. Example: +93 20 123 4567 or +93 70 123 4567

Dialing Examples

From the UK you can use either the international prefix 00 or the plus sign. Here are common formats for Afghanistan.

Landline (Kabul)
+93 20 123 4567
Mobile (Example)
+93 70 123 4567
Most Afghan mobile prefixes start with 7 after the country code.

Afghanistan City Codes

Common area codes for major Afghan cities. When dialing internationally omit the leading zero that is used for domestic calls.

CityRegionArea Code
KabulKabul20
KandaharSouth30
HeratWest40
CityRegionArea Code
Mazar-i-SharifNorth50
JalalabadEast60
GhazniCentral38
Mobile Numbers

Afghanistan Mobile Number Rules

Here is what you need to know when calling Afghan mobile phones from the UK.

Mobile Prefixes

Afghan mobile numbers typically begin with a 7 after the country code. Example formats look like +93 70 123 4567 or +93 79 123 4567. Always include the full mobile prefix when dialing internationally.

+93 70 123 4567

Omit Domestic Trunk Zero

When dialing from the UK do not use the leading 0 that Afghans dial locally. For example domestic local format 020 123 4567 becomes +93 20 123 4567 when calling from abroad.

020Use +93 20

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the country code for Afghanistan?

The country calling code for Afghanistan is +93. Dial this after the UK exit code or the plus sign.

Do I need to download an app?

No. StartACall runs in your web browser. Log in on any modern browser and start calling immediately.

How do I call a mobile number in Afghanistan?

Dial +93 followed by the mobile prefix and subscriber number. Afghan mobile numbers typically start with 7 after the country code, for example +93 70 123 4567.

Do I have to use a carrier code?

No. From the UK you simply use 00 or + then the country code and number. Carrier selection codes are not required for international dialing.

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Calling Afghanistan from United Kingdom: what to know

Afghanistan answers on the country code +93, with the capital in Kabul and most business concentrated around Kabul and Mobile. The working language for business is Dari and Pashto, and local offices generally keep hours of 08:00 to 16:00, Saturday to Thursday; Friday is the rest day.

From United Kingdom the outbound access code is 00, so a manual dial reads 00 then +93 then the local number. StartACall removes that step: the call goes through your browser, so there is nothing to install and no SIM card to swap when you travel between United Kingdom and Afghanistan.

Most mobiles in Afghanistan sit on operators such as Roshan, Afghan Wireless (AWCC), Etisalat Afghanistan. Afghanistan runs a half hour offset (UTC+4:30) and the working week runs Saturday to Thursday.

Afghanistan runs on UTC plus 4:30, and it does not observe daylight saving, so the time difference stays constant through the year.

How to dial Afghanistan from United Kingdom

  1. 1
    Dial the exit code 00

    00 is the international access code used when dialing out of United Kingdom. On a mobile you can press and hold 0 to enter the plus sign instead.

  2. 2
    Enter the country code +93

    +93 routes the call to Afghanistan.

  3. 3
    Add the local number

    Dial the destination number without its leading 0. For Kabul that means including the area code 20.

Best time to call Afghanistan

The destination is 4.5 hours ahead of you.

United Kingdom clock (UTC)
09:00 to 12:30
Afghanistan clock (UTC plus 4:30)
13:30 to 17:00

Place the call inside this window and both you and the person in Afghanistan are within normal working hours.

Rates to Afghanistan (+93)

Pay as you go, billed per minute with no connection surprises. A sample 10 minute call is shown for each line type.

Line typePer minute10 minute call
Mobile$1.3330$13.33
Landline$1.1448$11.45

Rates as of 2026-07-06, in US dollars, and subject to change. The exact rate is always confirmed in the dialer before you connect.

Frequently asked questions

How do I call Afghanistan from United Kingdom?+

Dial 00 then +93 followed by the local number without its leading 0. From a browser on StartACall you simply enter the number and press call, with no exit code to remember.

What is the country code for Afghanistan?+

The country code for Afghanistan is +93. Kabul uses the area code 20.

What is the best time to call Afghanistan?+

The destination is 4.5 hours ahead of you. Calling between 09:00 to 12:30 your time reaches Afghanistan during its working day (13:30 to 17:00 local time).

Do I need to install an app to call Afghanistan?+

No. StartACall runs in your browser on Chrome, Safari, Edge and Firefox, so you can place the call without downloading anything or buying a phone number for outbound calls.

Can I receive calls as well?+

Outbound calls need no number. To receive inbound calls you add a US or Canada digital number, billed monthly, and answer it in the same browser tab.

Last reviewed June 2026Reviewed by the StartACall calling teamDialing rules cross checked against ITU international dialing procedures
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