How to Call Bhutan
Calling Bhutan: [exit code] 975 [local number].
Bhutan Country Code: +975
Quick answer
To call Bhutan, dial your international exit code, then 975, then the local number without leading zeros. Example: +975 17 12 34 56. Calls cost from ~$0.38 per minute with CallTuv.
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Dialing format
+ 975 17 12 34 56
Exit code • Country code • Local number
Exit code
+
Use your country exit code, or + on mobile
Country code
+975
Bhutan's international calling code
Local number
17 12 34 56
Enter the local number without the country code
Browser format
+975 17 12 34 56
Use this format inside CallTuv
Whether you’re calling family, friends, or business contacts, knowing how to call Bhutan 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 Bhutan - whether you’re calling Thimphu or anywhere else.
Step-by-Step Dialing Guide
Follow these simple steps to make a call to Bhutan from anywhere in the world
Dial your country's exit code
Start with your country's international dialing prefix (often 00 or 011, or use + on mobile).
Add Bhutan's country code
Dial the country code +975 for Bhutan.
Enter the local phone number
Dial the local phone number in Bhutan (typically 8-10 digits, without any leading zeros).
Complete dialing format
Full format: [exit code] 975 [local number] - For example: 00 975 612 345 678
HOW TO CALL
International Dialing Format
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Calling Code
+975
Cost to Call Bhutan
~$0.38/min
Capital of Bhutan
Thimphu
Region
Asia (Southern Asia)
Currency of Bhutan
Bhutanese ngultrum (Nu.)
Bhutan Time Zones
UTC+06:00
Current time
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City & Area Codes for Bhutan
| City / Region | Area Code |
|---|---|
| Bangtar DAMA | 975-7 |
| Basochu | 975-2 |
| Chapcha | 975-8 |
| Chargary | 975-5 |
| Chumey | 975-3 |
| Dagana | 975-6 |
| Dagapela | 975-6 |
| Daifam DAMA | 975-7 |
| Damphu DAMA | 975-6 |
| Dechencholing | 975-2 |
| Deothang | 975-7 |
| Drujegang | 975-6 |
| Drukgyel Dzong | 975-8 |
| Gasa | 975-2 |
| Gedu/Tala/Padechu/ Sinchekha | 975-5 |
| Gelephu | 975-6 |
| Gelpoyshing | 975-4 |
| Gomtu | 975-5 |
| Ha | 975-8 |
| Ha (Damthang) | 975-8 |
Show all 63 Bhutan area codes
| Jakar | 975-3 |
| Kanglung | 975-4 |
| Khaling | 975-4 |
| Kharsadrapchu | 975-2 |
| Lhamoi Zingkha | 975-5 |
| Lhuntse | 975-4 |
| Lingshi DAMA | 975-2 |
| Lodrai | 975-6 |
| Mobile Phones | 975-17 |
| Mongar | 975-4 |
| Nganglam | 975-7 |
| Nganglam DAMA | 975-7 |
| P/Gatshel | 975-7 |
| P/Gatshel DAMA | 975-7 |
| Panbang DAMA | 975-6 |
| Paro | 975-8 |
| Pasakha | 975-5 |
| Phuntsholing | 975-5 |
| Punakha | 975-2 |
| Rangjung | 975-4 |
| S/Jongkhar | 975-7 |
| Sakteng DAMA | 975-4 |
| Samtse | 975-5 |
| Sarpang | 975-6 |
| Shaba | 975-8 |
| Sibsoo | 975-5 |
| Simtokha | 975-2 |
| Suray | 975-6 |
| Taba | 975-2 |
| Tangmachu | 975-4 |
| Thimphu | 975-2 |
| Tingtibi | 975-3 |
| Trashi Yangtse | 975-4 |
| Trashigang | 975-4 |
| Trongsa | 975-3 |
| Tsenkharla | 975-4 |
| Tsimasham | 975-8 |
| Tsirang (Damphu) | 975-6 |
| Wamrong | 975-4 |
| Wangdue | 975-2 |
| Wangkha | 975-8 |
| Zhemgang | 975-3 |
| Zhemgang DAMA | 975-3 |
International Calling to Bhutan: FAQs
How do I call Bhutan from abroad?
To call Bhutan, dial your country's exit code, followed by the country code +975, and then the local phone number.
What is the country calling code for Bhutan?
The country calling code for Bhutan is +975. To call Bhutan from abroad, dial +975 followed by the local phone number.
How do I make cheap calls to Bhutan?
To make affordable calls to Bhutan from abroad, use CallTuv's browser-based calling service. Simply dial +975 followed by the local number. No app download required, and calls start at ~$0.38 per minute.
How much does it cost to call Bhutan?
Calls to Bhutan cost ~$0.38 per minute with CallTuv, billed per minute with no subscription.View rates for Bhutan →
Can I use + instead of the exit code when calling Bhutan?
Yes. On mobile phones and in CallTuv, you can usually use +975. The plus sign replaces your country's international exit code.
Should I remove leading zeros from Bhutan phone numbers?
In most international dialing formats, remove the trunk prefix or leading zero before the local Bhutan number, then dial +975. If the dialer shows a formatting warning, follow the corrected format before calling.
