+975 is the country code for Bhutan.
Every phone number in Bhutan starts with +975 when you call it from another country. From the US, dial 011 975, then the full number.
- Time there
- Thimphu timeBhutan Time, UTC+6, no daylight saving
- From the US or Canada
- 011 975 17 12 34 56
- From the UK and most of Europe
- 00 975 17 12 34 56
- From Australia
- 0011 975 17 12 34 56
- From any mobile phone
- +975 17 12 34 56
- Inside Bhutan
- 17 12 34 56
- Mobile numbers
- 8 digits after +975, starting 16, 17, 77 or 87
- Landlines
- 7 digits after +975, such as +975 2 XXX XXX in Thimphu
Check a +975 number to see whether it is a mobile, a landline or VoIP.
Pick the country, enter the number without the +975, and the free check shows whether it is valid and whether it is a mobile, a landline or VoIP.
Mobile numbers in Bhutan start with 16, 17, 77 or 87, and this table shows which networks first issued each start.
| At home | From abroad | First issued by |
|---|---|---|
| 16 | +975 16 | B-Mobile of Bhutan Telecom |
| 17 | +975 17 | B-Mobile of Bhutan Telecom |
| 77 | +975 77 | TashiCell of Tashi InfoComm |
| 87 | +975 87 | TashiCell of Tashi InfoComm |
B-Mobile of Bhutan Telecom started 16 and 17 and TashiCell of Tashi InfoComm started 77 and 87. People keep their number when they switch networks, so the start shows where a number began. Our free number portability lookup shows the network it is on today.
7 landline areas cover Bhutan, from 2 in Thimphu to 8 in Paro.
| At home | From abroad | Area |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | +975 2 | Thimphu |
| 3 | +975 3 | Trongsa |
| 4 | +975 4 | Trashigang |
| 5 | +975 5 | Phuentsholing |
| 6 | +975 6 | Gelephu |
| 7 | +975 7 | Samdrup Jongkhar |
| 8 | +975 8 | Paro |
In Bhutan, the phone number format for apps and SMS gateways is +975 followed by the full number.
| Written | Example | Where you see it |
|---|---|---|
| At home | 17 12 34 56 | Business cards, local ads |
| International | +975 17 12 34 56 | Websites, email signatures |
| E.164 | +97517123456 | APIs, SMS gateways, CRMs |
A missed call from a +975 number you don't know can be a one-ring scam, so check it before calling back.
One-ring scams call once and hang up, hoping you call back a line that bills you international or premium rates.
- Don't call back an international number you don't know. A real caller leaves a message or sends a text.
- Check the number in the box above. A number that is not a working mobile or landline in Bhutan is a warning sign.
- Hang up on anyone who wants gift cards, crypto or a wire transfer, or asks you to read out a code that was just texted to you.
- Report it at reportfraud.ftc.gov, and see the FCC's guide to one-ring scams.
The codes next to +975 belong to other countries, so one wrong digit reaches a different place.
These are the questions people ask most about +975.
Which country uses the +975 country code?
Bhutan. Every phone number there starts with +975 when it is dialed from abroad.
How do I call Bhutan from the US?
Dial 011, then 975, then the full number. A mobile number written 17 12 34 56 at home is dialed 011 975 17 12 34 56 from the US, or +975 17 12 34 56 from any mobile phone.
Is +975 the same as 00975?
Yes. 00 is the exit code used in Bhutan and most of the world, and the + on a mobile phone stands in for whatever exit code your network uses. From the US and Canada the exit code is 011 instead.
How many digits is a phone number in Bhutan?
A mobile number has 8 digits after +975, written 17 12 34 56 at home. A landline has 7 digits, written 2 XXX XXX at home.
What are the area codes in Bhutan?
2 for Thimphu, 3 for Trongsa, 4 for Trashigang, 5 for Phuentsholing, 6 for Gelephu, 7 for Samdrup Jongkhar and 8 for Paro. From abroad, drop the leading digit and put +975 in front.
What time is it in Bhutan?
Bhutan is on Bhutan Time, UTC+6, all year. It does not use daylight saving time.
How do I check a +975 number that called me?
Enter it in the box above. The free check shows whether it is a valid number from Bhutan and whether it is a mobile, a landline or a VoIP line, which helps you spot a one-ring scam before you call back.
Sources: Google's libphonenumber numbering data for lengths, mobile starts, area code places, first-issuing networks and time zones, as of September 24, 2026; the ITU list of country codes.