Frequently Asked Questions
Dial the full landline number, including the area code, directly from your mobile phone. For example, if the landline number is 01-1234567, dial exactly that. No additional prefixes are needed for domestic calls within Nepal from mobile to landline.
The country code for Nepal is +977. This code is required when dialing a Nepalese number from outside the country. Always include the plus sign (+) before the country code for international calls.
Nepal, like all countries, is assigned a unique country code by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU). +977 is Nepal's designated code, essential for routing international calls correctly. This ensures global interoperability in telecommunications.
Use the international prefix 00 when dialing from Nepal to another country. Dial 00, followed by the destination country code, area code, and the subscriber's number.
Nepali mobile numbers follow a specific format: 98[4-9]XXXXXX, totaling 10 digits. The first three digits (98X, where X is 4 to 9) represent the mobile prefix, and the remaining seven digits are the subscriber number. For instance, 9841234567 is a valid mobile number.
No, Mobile Number Portability (MNP) is currently not available in Nepal. This means that your mobile number is tied to the specific operator you signed up with and cannot be transferred to a different operator.
To call Nepal from the United States, first dial the US international access code (011), then Nepal's country code (+977), followed by the area code (without the leading 0) and the subscriber number. For instance, to call Kathmandu (area code 01), you would dial 011-977-1-XXXXXXX.
Use regular expressions to validate Nepali phone numbers effectively. For example, the regex /^0[1-9]\d{7}$/ validates landline numbers, and /^98[4-9]\d{7}$/ validates mobile numbers. This ensures data accuracy in applications.
The area code for Kathmandu, Nepal is 01. When dialing a Kathmandu landline from within Nepal, include the 01 prefix before the 7-digit subscriber number. For international calls, omit the leading 0 and use only 1 after the country code.
Nepal toll-free numbers begin with the prefix 1660 followed by seven digits, totaling 10 digits. An example of a toll-free number is 16601234567. These numbers are free to call from within Nepal.
Nepal Telecom uses the mobile prefixes 984 and 985. Ncell utilizes 980 and 981, while Smart Telecom uses 961 and 962. These prefixes help identify the mobile operator associated with a specific number.
The Nepal Telecommunications Authority (NTA) is the governing body responsible for allocating and managing phone numbers in Nepal. They ensure efficient distribution and adherence to international telecommunication standards.
The recommended format for storing Nepal phone numbers, and international numbers in general, is the E.164 format. This format includes the plus sign (+) followed by the country code, area code, and subscriber number, ensuring consistent and globally recognized number representation.
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