What is Bhutan's country code?
The country code for Bhutan is +975.
Country codes are assigned by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU).
How do I dial Bhutan?
- International format (recommended)
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+975 [local number]Example:
+975 17 12 34 56 - From a mobile phone
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Press and hold 0 or tap + to get the plus sign, then dial
+975followed by the local number. - From a landline
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Dial your country's international access code, then
975, then the local number.Common access codes: US/Canada: 011, UK: 00, Australia: 0011
Do I need to drop the leading zero?
Bhutan numbers don't typically have a trunk prefix to remove. Dial the number as-is after the country code.
What time zone is Bhutan?
Asia/Thimphu
Good time to call
07:04 PM local time · Weekend daytime
Good for personal calls.
How much does it cost to call Bhutan?
International calls to Bhutan vary dramatically by provider. Major US carriers charge $3.00/min or more, while VoIP services like DialHard start at $0.23/min.
| Provider | Rate/min | vs DialHard |
|---|---|---|
| AT&T | $3.00 | 92% more |
| Verizon | $2.99 | 92% more |
| T-Mobile | $3.00 | 92% more |
| DialHard | $0.23 | Save ~92% |
Carrier rates are based on published international calling rates without plan add-ons. Your actual rate may vary.
Calling Bhutan
Direct calling to Bhutan isn't available yet. View available destinations.
Frequently asked questions
Is +975 a mobile or landline code?
+975 is the country code for all of Bhutan—both mobile and landline numbers use this code. The digits after the country code may indicate the number type, but this varies by country.
Why won't my call to Bhutan connect?
Common issues:
- Wrong format: Make sure you're using +975 (not 00975 or 975)
- Extra digits: Remove any trunk prefix (usually 0) from the start of the local number
- Missing digits: Ensure you have the complete local number after the country code
How do I save a Bhutan number in my contacts?
Always save international numbers in E.164 format: +975 followed by the local number (without the leading 0 if applicable). This format works worldwide.