Kyrgyzstan

Kyrgyzstan country code: +996

To call Kyrgyzstan from abroad, dial +996 and then the local number. If the local number starts with 0, drop that 0.

How to dial Kyrgyzstan

  1. 1. Start with +996. On a mobile, hold 0 for +. On a landline, dial your exit code first (00 in most countries, 011 from the US and Canada).
  2. 2. Adjust the local number. If the local number starts with 0, drop that 0.
  3. 3. Dial the rest. Or skip the formatting: pick Kyrgyzstanin Kitaphone's dialer and it adds +996 for you.

Dialing examples

Mobile
0700 123 456 โ†’ +996 700 123 456
Landline
Dial the area code without its leading 0, then the number.

Kyrgyzstan at a glance

Country code
+996
Main language
Kyrgyz
Time zone
UTC+6 all year
Kitaphone rate
$0.50/min landline ยท $0.53/min mobile
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Questions about calling Kyrgyzstan

What is the country code for Kyrgyzstan?
+996. From outside Kyrgyzstan, dial +996 and then the local number. If the local number starts with 0, drop that 0.
How do I dial a mobile number in Kyrgyzstan from abroad?
Write it in international form: 0700 123 456 becomes +996 700 123 456.
Do I drop the leading 0 when calling Kyrgyzstan?
Yes. Numbers in Kyrgyzstan are written locally with a leading 0, which you leave out after +996.
What time zone is Kyrgyzstan in?
UTC+6 all year. Check the local time before you call.
What language is spoken in Kyrgyzstan?
The main language is Kyrgyz.
How much does it cost to call Kyrgyzstan?
$0.50 per minute to landlines and $0.53 per minute to mobiles, billed in whole minutes from prepaid credit. No subscription and no connection fee.
Does the person in Kyrgyzstan need an app?
No. Kitaphone calls the ordinary phone network, so the call arrives on their normal mobile or landline. They need no app, no account and no internet connection.

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