Network & carriers
Nepal's telecom market is regulated by the NTA, with Nepal Telecom and Ncell as the two dominant carriers.
+977 · NP · UTC+5:45
Nepal
Country Code & Virtual Numbers
Nepal's +977 code covers a mobile market led by Ncell and state-owned Nepal Telecom. Capital: Kathmandu · Business hours: 10:00 PM–6:00 AM EST.
// The Basics
What is the +977 country code?
Nepal's international dialing code is assigned by the ITU (International Telecommunication Union) and used for every call placed from outside the country.
Numbering format
Nepali mobile numbers drop the leading 0 internationally — a domestic 98 number becomes +977 98 when dialed from abroad.
Calling culture
Nepali business culture values respect and hierarchy — a polite, deferential tone toward more senior contacts is generally expected.
Did you know
Nepal's mountainous terrain made mobile networks, rather than landlines, the primary way most of the country gained reliable telephone access.
// Quick Facts
A quick read on Nepal numbers.
Nepali mobile numbers drop their leading 0 internationally — a domestic 98 number becomes +977 98 when dialed from abroad. Rozper stores and dials contacts in full E.164 format automatically, so you never have to think about the formatting.
Want to call Nepal from abroad? Dial your local exit code, then 977, then the local number.
Best time to call Nepal from the US
Nepal is on UTC+5:45 · Business hours = – EST · Sun–Fri
// Why a Virtual Number
Why get a Nepal virtual number?
A +977 virtual number gives your business instant local presence in Nepal — without the overhead.
Local caller ID in Nepal
When you call from your virtual Nepal number, contacts see a local +977 number — dramatically improving answer rates.
No office needed
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Instant credibility
A recognizable local number helps build trust with Nepali consumers, particularly given how central mobile networks are to the country's connectivity.
Routes to any device
Calls to your Nepal number ring your team on mobile, desktop, or desk phone — wherever they work.
// Platform Features
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// Get Started
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Frequently Asked
Nepal questions answered.
Answers about Nepal's NTA-regulated carriers, respect-focused business culture, and getting a local +977 virtual number.
The international dialing code for Nepal is +977. When calling from the US, dial 011 + 977 + the local number. Rozper handles this automatically.
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