🇳🇵International Calling Guide

How to Call
Nepal from USA

Reach Nepal (+977) from United States 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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Step-by-Step: Calling Nepal from USA

Follow these simple steps to connect to any landline or mobile number in Nepal.

1

USA Exit Code

Dial 011 first. This tells your carrier you are making an international call.
(On mobile/VoIP, just hold '0' to get '+')

2

Country Code (+977)

Dial 977. This routes your call specifically to Nepal.

3

Number (Drop the '0')

Dial the area code and phone number.
Important: Remove the leading '0'.

Dialing Example: Dropping the Zero

If a local number in Kathmandu is 01 422 1234, you must drop the first '0' when calling from the USA.

Landline (Kathmandu)
+977 01 422 1234
Mobile (Ncell/NTC)
+977 9841 123 456
(Mobiles don't have a leading zero)

Nepal Area Codes

Codes for major cities. Remember to drop the '0' when dialing internationally.

City/DistrictRegionArea Code
KathmanduCentral01
PokharaWest061
BiratnagarEast021
BirgunjCentral051
DharanEast025
City/DistrictRegionArea Code
BharatpurCentral056
ButwalWest071
NepalgunjMid-West081
HetaudaCentral057
JanakpurCentral041

Mobile Network Prefixes

Nepal Telecom (NTC)

984, 985, 986

Ncell

980, 981, 982

Smart Cell

961, 962, 988

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the country code for Nepal?

The country calling code for Nepal is +977. You must dial this after the USA exit code (011) or use the '+' symbol on mobile phones.

How do I call a mobile number in Nepal?

Dial +977 followed by the 10-digit mobile number. Mobile numbers in Nepal start with 98 or 97. For example: +977 9841 123 456.

What is the time difference between USA and Nepal?

Nepal is GMT+5:45. It is approximately 10 hours and 45 minutes ahead of New York (EST). The unique 45-minute offset is specific to Nepal.

Why is my call to Nepal failing?

Ensure you are not dialing a leading '0' before the mobile number or area code (after the country code). Also, check if the recipient has international calls enabled.

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Calling Nepal from United States: what to know

Nepal answers on the country code +977, with the capital in Kathmandu and most business concentrated around Kathmandu and Pokhara. The working language for business is Nepali, and local offices generally keep hours of 10:00 to 17:00 Sunday Friday; Saturday is the weekend.

From United States the outbound access code is 011, so a manual dial reads 011 then +977 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 States and Nepal.

Most mobiles in Nepal sit on operators such as Nepal Telecom (NTC), Ncell (Axiata). Nepal uses the +5:45 time zone, one of only a handful of countries on a 45-minute offset.

Nepal runs on UTC plus 5:45, and it does not observe daylight saving, so the time difference stays constant through the year.

How to dial Nepal from United States

  1. 1
    Dial the exit code 011

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

  2. 2
    Enter the country code +977

    +977 routes the call to Nepal.

  3. 3
    Add the local number

    Dial the destination number without its leading 0. For Kathmandu that means including the area code 1.

Best time to call Nepal

The destination is 10.8 hours ahead of you.

United States clock (UTC minus 5)
Early or late
Nepal clock (UTC plus 5:45)
09:00 to 17:00

The two working days barely overlap. Aim for the very start or end of your day to reach someone in Nepal during business hours.

Rates to Nepal (+977)

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$0.9600$9.60
Landline$0.9281$9.28

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 Nepal from United States?+

Dial 011 then +977 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 Nepal?+

The country code for Nepal is +977. Kathmandu uses the area code 1.

What is the best time to call Nepal?+

The destination is 10.8 hours ahead of you. The working days barely overlap, so aim for early morning or late evening on your side to reach a person during business hours.

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

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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