Call Nepal from United States
Affordable calls from United States to Nepal. No app needed.
Mobile
$0.84
per minute
Landline
$1.06
per minute
Same rate whether you call from United States or anywhere else
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Best Way to Call Nepal from United States
Browser-Based (Callana)
Call directly from your browser at web.callana.app. No app download, no SIM card needed. Works from any country.
VoIP / Internet Calling
Use a VoIP service over WiFi or mobile data. Best for regular international callers who make frequent calls to Nepal.
Traditional Carrier
Dial 011 + 977 + local number from your United States phone. Rates vary by carrier and plan.
How to call Nepal
Call with Callana
Enter the number with the country code. No exit codes or international prefixes needed.
From a regular phone
Dial your country's exit code, then the country code +977, then the local number.
Area codes for major cities
Kathmandu
+977-1
Pokhara
+977-61
Common Issues When Calling Nepal
Dialing CodeNepalese mobile numbers start with 98 or 97
Nepalese mobile numbers start with 98 or 97
Nepalese mobile numbers are 10 digits starting with 98 (NTC) or 97 (Ncell). Dial +977 98XX-XXXXXX or +977 97XX-XXXXXX. There is no leading 0 to drop.
FormattingKathmandu landlines use area code 1
Kathmandu landlines use area code 1
Kathmandu uses area code 01 domestically. Internationally: +977 1-XXXX-XXX. Other areas have different codes. Landline numbers are shorter than mobile numbers.
Calling Nepal from United States
Time difference
Nepal is 10 hours 45 minutes ahead of US Eastern Time
Best time to call
Early morning US (7-9 AM ET) = evening Nepal (5:45-7:45 PM NPT)
Popular cities called
Kathmandu, Pokhara, Biratnagar, Lalitpur, Bharatpur
Peak calling seasons
Dashain, Tihar, Holi, Buddha Jayanti
Calling tips
Nepali families celebrate Dashain (October) as the biggest family festival. Regular calls are appreciated.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to call Nepal from United States?
With Callana, calls from United States to Nepal cost $0.84/min to mobile phones and $1.06/min to landlines. No subscription required — just pay as you go.
What time should I call Nepal from United States?
Early morning US (7-9 AM ET) = evening Nepal (5:45-7:45 PM NPT). Nepal is 10 hours 45 minutes ahead of US Eastern Time. Callana is available 24/7 so you can call anytime.
How do I call Nepal from United States?
The easiest way is to use Callana in your browser — just enter the Nepal number and we connect you instantly. From a regular phone in United States, dial 011 + 977 + the local number.
Do I need a special app to call Nepal?
No. Callana works directly in your browser — no app download needed. Just open web.callana.app, add credit, and start calling Nepal from United States immediately.
What is the best way to call Nepal from United States?
The easiest way is to use Callana's browser-based calling — no app needed, just open web.callana.app and dial. For traditional calling from United States, dial 011 then +977 followed by the local number. Callana offers the same low rates regardless of where you call from.
Why is my call to Nepal not connecting?
Common issues when calling Nepal include using the wrong country code format and incorrect digit count. Make sure you're dialing the full international number with the correct country code. If using Callana, enter the number without any exit codes — we handle the routing automatically.