How To Call Nepal From Singapore

How To Call Nepal From Singapore

Quick Reference Summary

To call Nepal from Singapore:

  • Landline: 001 + 977 + Area Code (without the 0) + Local Number
  • Mobile: 001 + 977 + Mobile Number (10 digits, usually starting 98 or 97)

Examples:

  • For Kathmandu landline (Area Code 01): 001 + 977 + 1 + XXXXXXX
  • For Nepalese mobile phone: 001 + 977 + 98XXXXXXXX

When it’s 12 PM (noon) in Singapore, it’s 9:45 AM in Nepal. (Nepal is 2 hours and 15 minutes behind Singapore).

How to Call a Landline in Nepal

Calling a Nepalese landline from Singapore involves these steps:

  1. Dial Singapore’s international access code: 001 (or 002, 008 depending on your phone company)
  2. Dial Nepal’s country code: 977
  3. Dial the Nepalese area code, making sure to drop the leading 0. (e.g., for Kathmandu ’01’, just dial ‘1’; for Pokhara ‘061’, just dial ’61’).
  4. Dial the local phone number (typically 6 or 7 digits).

For example, if you’re calling a Kathmandu number written as (01) 4123456, you would dial 001 977 1 4123456 from Singapore.

Important Note: Nepalese landline numbers are often written with a leading ‘0’ before the area code when used within Nepal. You must omit this ‘0’ when calling internationally from Singapore.

How to Call a Mobile Phone in Nepal

Calling a Nepalese mobile phone is more direct:

  1. Dial Singapore’s international access code: 001 (or 002, 008)
  2. Dial Nepal’s country code: 977
  3. Dial the full 10-digit Nepalese mobile number. These numbers usually start with 98 (NTC, Ncell) or 97 (NTC, Smart Cell) or 96 (Smart Cell).

For example, if the Nepalese mobile number is 9841234567, you would dial 001 977 9841234567 from Singapore.

Key Point: Unlike landlines, you do not drop any digits from the 10-digit mobile number when calling internationally.

Different Ways to Dial Internationally from Singapore

Singapore offers several international access codes depending on your provider:

  • 001: SingTel
  • 002: M1
  • 008: StarHub

Using different codes might result in different charges from your standard phone provider. When using a phone card, such as those from Singapore Phone Cards, always use the local access number provided with the card for the most cost-effective rates.

Understanding Nepalese Phone Numbers

Landline Numbers

  • Nepalese landline numbers typically start with a 0 followed by an area code (1 to 3 digits).
  • When calling internationally, you MUST drop the leading 0.
  • The local number part is usually 6 or 7 digits long.
  • Total length dialed internationally (after 001 977): Area code (1-3 digits, no ‘0’) + Local Number (6-7 digits) = usually 7 or 8 digits.

Mobile Numbers

  • Nepalese mobile numbers are standardized to 10 digits.
  • They almost always start with 98, 97, or 96.
  • These 10 digits are dialed directly after the country code (977) when calling from abroad.

Major Nepalese Area Codes (Landlines)

Here are some common area codes for major cities and regions in Nepal. Remember to drop the leading 0 when dialing from Singapore:

City / Region Area Code (Drop the 0 from Singapore) Example Dialing from Singapore (XXXXXX is local number)
Kathmandu Valley 1 001 977 1 XXXXXXX
(Kathmandu, Lalitpur, Bhaktapur)
Pokhara 61 001 977 61 XXXXXX
Biratnagar 21 001 977 21 XXXXXXX
Birgunj 51 001 977 51 XXXXXX
Dharan 25 001 977 25 XXXXXX
Bharatpur / Chitwan 56 001 977 56 XXXXXX
Nepalgunj 81 001 977 81 XXXXXX
Bhairahawa/Siddharthanagar 71 001 977 71 XXXXXX
Butwal 71 001 977 71 XXXXXX
Hetauda 57 001 977 57 XXXXXX
Janakpur 41 001 977 41 XXXXXX
Dhangadhi 91 001 977 91 XXXXXX

Nepalese Mobile Phone Prefixes

The main prefixes for 10-digit mobile numbers are:

  • 980, 981, 982: Ncell
  • 984, 985, 986: Nepal Telecom (NTC)
  • 974, 975, 976: Nepal Telecom (NTC)
  • 972: Smart Cell
  • 961, 962: Smart Cell

Time Difference

Nepal observes Nepal Standard Time (NPT), which is UTC+5:45. This is unique as most time zones are offset by full hours. Singapore is UTC+8.

The time difference between Singapore and Nepal is 2 hours and 15 minutes. Singapore is ahead of Nepal.

  • When it is 12:00 PM (Noon) in Singapore, it is 9:45 AM in Nepal.
  • When it is 5:00 PM in Singapore, it is 2:45 PM in Nepal.

Nepal does not observe Daylight Saving Time.

Special Numbers to Know

  • Emergency Numbers (within Nepal):
    • Police: 100
    • Ambulance (Various): 102 (Paropakar Ambulance Service)
    • Fire: 101
    • These numbers cannot be dialed from outside Nepal.
  • Toll-Free: Nepalese toll-free numbers (if any) are generally not reachable from Singapore.

Calling Business Extensions

If you need to reach a specific extension at a Nepalese business:

  1. Dial the full international landline number (001 977 AreaCode(no 0) Number).
  2. Wait for the automated system (may be in Nepali or English) or receptionist.
  3. Enter the extension number when prompted.

Best Time to Call

With Nepal being 2 hours and 15 minutes behind Singapore, the best time for calls during standard business hours (approx. 10 AM – 5 PM Nepal Time) is:

  • Singapore Late Morning/Afternoon (12:15 PM – 7:15 PM SGT): This corresponds to roughly 10 AM – 5 PM in Nepal.
  • Calls made early in the Singapore morning will reach Nepal before business hours.

Call Nepal For Less With Singapore Phone Cards

Calling Nepal directly from Singapore using standard telecom providers can be expensive. Singapore Phone Cards offers a more economical solution with reliable call quality, featuring the Long Chat Calling Card.

Note: This card has a connection fee per call, which is factored into the talk time calculation.

Long Chat Calling Card – Nepal Landline Rate:

Long Chat Calling Card

  • Rate: 14.2 ¢/min (SG$)
  • Connection Fee: 89 ¢ per call
  • Billing Increment: 3 min
Price Talk Time (to Nepal Landlines)
SG$ 10.00 1h 4min
SG$ 20.00 2h 13min
SG$ 30.00 + SG$3.00 bonus 3h 46min
SG$ 60.00 + SG$6.00 bonus 7h 37min

Long Chat Calling Card – Nepal Mobile Rate:

Long Chat Calling Card

  • Rate: 13.9 ¢/min (SG$)
  • Connection Fee: 89 ¢ per call
  • Billing Increment: 3 min
Price Talk Time (to Nepal Mobiles)
SG$ 10.00 1h 4min
SG$ 20.00 2h 16min
SG$ 30.00 + SG$3.00 bonus 3h 49min
SG$ 60.00 + SG$6.00 bonus 7h 46min

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Please note: Call rates and connection fees are subject to change. For the absolute latest rates:

  • Check latest rates for calling Nepal Landlines here.
  • Check latest rates for calling Nepal Mobiles here.

Using our service is easy:

  1. Dial the local Singapore access number provided with your card.
  2. Enter your 10-digit PIN number when prompted.
  3. Dial the Nepalese number:
    • For Landline: 977 + Area Code (no 0) + Local Number
    • For Mobile: 977 + 10-digit Mobile Number

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