VerifiedAsiaReviewed 2026-08-08

Nepal

Nepal’s country codes standardize its international identity. The ISO 3166 alpha-2 code NP and alpha-3 code NPL are used in global databases, shipping, and data systems, while the .np country-code top-level domain (ccTLD) registers Nepalese websites. For telecommunications, the calling code +977 routes international calls into Nepal, essential for business and personal contact. The Nepalese rupee (NPR) is the official currency, identified in financial transactions, exchange rates, and trade settlements. These codes are practical for domain registration, cross-border payments, and international commerce. Understanding NP, NPL, +977, .np, and NPR ensures accurate communication, logistics, and financial operations involving Nepal.

VerifiedReviewed 2026-08-08
Calling code
+977
ISO alpha-2
NP
ISO alpha-3
NPL
ISO numeric
524
ccTLD
.np
Currency
NPRNepalese rupee (NPR)
Region
Asia
Capital
Kathmandu
Time zones
Asia/Kathmandu
Postal format
5-Digits - NNNNN

How to call Nepal

From outside Nepal, dial your international access prefix, then +977, then the national number. Drop the leading trunk zero when the destination numbering plan requires it.

+977 [area or mobile code] [local number]

Read the international dialing guide