+977 is the country code for Nepal.
Every phone number in Nepal starts with +977 when you call it from another country. From the US, dial 011 977, then the full number.
- Time there
- Kathmandu timeNepal Time, UTC+5:45, no daylight saving
- From the US or Canada
- 011 977 984 1234567
- From the UK and most of Europe
- 00 977 984 1234567
- From Australia
- 0011 977 984 1234567
- From any mobile phone
- +977 984 1234567
- Inside Nepal
- 984-1234567
- Mobile numbers
- 10 digits after +977, starting 90, 96, 97 or 98
- Toll-free numbers
- Start with 180
Check a +977 number to see whether it is a mobile, a landline or VoIP.
Pick the country, enter the number without the +977, and the free check shows whether it is valid and whether it is a mobile, a landline or VoIP.
Mobile numbers in Nepal start with 9, and this table shows which networks first issued each start.
| At home | From abroad | First issued by |
|---|---|---|
| 90 | +977 90 | NCell |
| 96 | +977 96 | Smart Telecom, STM Telecom, NSTPL |
| 97 | +977 97 | NCell, NDCL, UTL |
| 98 | +977 98 | NCell, Nepal Telecom, Smart Telecom |
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.
In Nepal, the phone number format for apps and SMS gateways is +977 followed by the full number.
| Written | Example | Where you see it |
|---|---|---|
| At home | 984-1234567 | Business cards, local ads |
| International | +977 984 1234567 | Websites, email signatures |
| E.164 | +9779841234567 | APIs, SMS gateways, CRMs |
A missed call from a +977 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 Nepal 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 +977 belong to other countries, so one wrong digit reaches a different place.
These are the questions people ask most about +977.
Which country uses the +977 country code?
Nepal. Every phone number there starts with +977 when it is dialed from abroad.
How do I call Nepal from the US?
Dial 011, then 977, then the full number. A mobile number written 984-1234567 at home is dialed 011 977 984 1234567 from the US, or +977 984 1234567 from any mobile phone.
Is +977 the same as 00977?
Yes. 00 is the exit code used in Nepal 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 Nepal?
A mobile number has 10 digits after +977, written 984-1234567 at home.
What time is it in Nepal?
Nepal is on Nepal Time, UTC+5:45, all year. It does not use daylight saving time.
How do I check a +977 number that called me?
Enter it in the box above. The free check shows whether it is a valid number from Nepal 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.