Calling Nepal from South Africa: 00 977 [local number].
Quick answer
To call Nepal from South Africa, dial 00, then 977, then the local number without leading zeros. Example: 00 977 984 1234567.
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Dialing format
00 977 984 1234567
Exit code • Country code • Local number
Whether you’re calling family, friends, or business contacts, knowing how to call Nepal correctly helps your conversation start smoothly. This guide covers the essential dialing steps, including country and area codes that are easy to miss. By the end, you’ll be ready to connect confidently with anyone in Nepal - whether you’re calling Kathmandu or anywhere else.
Follow these simple steps to make a call to Nepal from South Africa
Start by dialing 00 (or use + on mobile). This is the international dialing prefix for South Africa.
Dial the country code +977 for Nepal.
Dial the local phone number in Nepal (typically 8-10 digits, without any leading zeros).
Full format: 00 977 [local number] - For example: 00 977 612 345 678
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Calling Code
+977
Capital of Nepal
Kathmandu
Region
Asia (Southern Asia)
Currency of Nepal
Nepalese rupee (₨)
Nepal Time Zones
UTC+05:45
Current time
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Nepal is --
Nepal, located in Southern Asia, is a nation with a rich identity. Its capital city, Kathmandu, serves as the administrative center for a population of approximately 30M.
The official currency is the Nepalese rupee (₨). When calling Nepal, the country code is +977. The country observes the UTC+05:45 time zone(s), and the primary language(s) spoken include Nepali.
Population
30M
Population Rank
#49 of 230
Language Footprint
Nepali
Time Zone Footprint
UTC+05:45
City/Area Code Coverage
14 locations listed
Dial Code Status
Exclusive code in dataset
Nepal currently has a 10-digit local number pattern in this guide, with country code +977.
Exit Code in South Africa
00 (dial 00 (or + from mobile))
South Africa Country Code
+27
Route Dialing Pattern
00 977 984 1234567
Capital Time Difference
3h 45m destination ahead
Best Calling Window (Origin Time)
05:15-14:15
Currency Pair
South African rand (R) -> Nepalese rupee (₨)
Primary languages: South Africa (Afrikaans, English, Southern Ndebele, Northern Sotho, Southern Sotho, Swazi, Tswana, Tsonga, Venda, Xhosa, Zulu) and Nepal (Nepali).
Shared language overlap: No direct overlap in primary language list. Primary timezones: South Africa (UTC+02:00) and Nepal (UTC+05:45).
Use this route profile to plan a real call from South Africa to Nepal, including the exit code, destination country code, time difference, and local context.
From
South Africa
To
Nepal
For dialing this route, callers in South Africa usually start with 00 or the plus sign, then dial +977 before the local Nepal number.
South Africa's primary timezone in this dataset is UTC+02:00, while Nepal's is UTC+05:45. A practical origin-time calling window is 05:15-14:15.
South Africa callers are represented by ZA/ZAF, with Pretoria as a capital reference point, Southern Africa, 63M people, South African rand (R), and primary language context of Afrikaans, English, Southern Ndebele, Northern Sotho, Southern Sotho +6 more.
Origin exit prefix: 00 or + from mobile. Origin country code: +27. Origin time zones: UTC+02:00.
Nepal is represented here by NP/NPL, Kathmandu, Southern Asia, about 30M people, Nepalese rupee (₨), and primary language context of Nepali.
Destination calling code: +977. Destination time zones: UTC+05:45. Rate check: check live price before dialing.
This route combines South Africa's outbound dialing rules with Nepal's destination numbering and local schedule. The primary timezone relationship is 3h 45m destination ahead, and the recommended origin-time window is 05:15-14:15.
Dialing sequence: 00 977 local number. Business-hour window: 05:15-14:15. Time relationship: 3h 45m destination ahead.
Destination market: Nepal is in Southern Asia, with Kathmandu as a main administrative center. Calls from South Africa may reach family, companies, banks, hotels, clinics, or public offices across a market of about 30M. Primary language context: Nepali. Local billing and everyday prices use Nepalese rupee (₨).
Route context: South Africa is listed in Southern Africa with a population of about 63M; Nepal is listed in Southern Asia with about 30M. The main listed languages differ: South Africa (Afrikaans, English, Southern Ndebele +8 more) and Nepal (Nepali). Currency context also changes across the route: South African rand (R) in South Africa and Nepalese rupee (₨) in Nepal.
| City / Region | Area Code | Full Dialing Pattern |
|---|---|---|
| Bhaktapur | 977-1 | +977-1 [local number] |
| Bharatput | 977-56 | +977-56 [local number] |
| Biratnagar | 977-21 | +977-21 [local number] |
| Bjojpur | 977-29 | +977-29 [local number] |
| Dhangadi | 977-91 | +977-91 [local number] |
| Dhankuta | 977-26 | +977-26 [local number] |
| Dolakha | 977-49 | +977-49 [local number] |
| Gorkha | 977-64 | +977-64 [local number] |
| Jhapa | 977-23 | +977-23 [local number] |
| Kathmandu | 977-1 | +977-1 [local number] |
| Nepalgunj | 977-81 | +977-81 [local number] |
| Phidim | 977-24 | +977-24 [local number] |
| Pokhara | 977-41 | +977-41 [local number] |
| Sarlahi | 977-46 | +977-46 [local number] |
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