Telephone numbers in Bhutan
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| Location | |
|---|---|
| Country | Bhutan |
| Continent | Asia |
| Type | closed |
| Access codes | |
| Country code | +975 |
| International access | 00 |
| Long-distance | none |
Typical format for telephone numbers in Bhutan are: +975 xy ...... (mobile) and +975 x ...... (fixed line).
Contents
Fixed Line
National Significant Numbers (NSN): seven digits
- Area code length: one digit
- Subscriber number length: six digits
Format: +975 x ......
Area codes
List of area codes: [1]
- 2 - Thimphu, Simtokha, Dechencholing, Taba, Kharsadrapchu, Basochu, Wangdue, Punakha, Lingshi DAMA, Gasa
- 3 - Trongsa, Jakar, Chumey, Zhemgang DAMA, Zhemgang, Tingtibi
- 4 - Trashigang, Kanglung, Lhuntse, Tangmachu, Rangjung, Wamrong, Khaling, Mongar, Sakteng DAMA, Gelpoyshing, Trashi Yangtse, Tsenkharla
- 5 - Phuntsholing, Pasakha, Gedu, Tala, Padechu, Sinchekha, Lhamoi Zingkha, Samtse, Gomtu, Chargary, Sibsoo
- 6 - Gelephu, Suray, Lodrai, Sarpang, Tsirang, Damphu DAMA, Dagana, Dagapela, Drujegang, Panbang DAMA
- 7 - Jongkhar, Deothang, Nganglam, Bangtar DAMA, Daifam DAMA, Nganglam DAMA, Gatshel, Gatshel DAMA
- 8 - Paro, Drukgyel Dzong, Shaba, Ha, Damthang, Chapcha, Wangkha, Tsimasham
Mobile Operator
Mobile numbers: eight digit NSN
- Mobile operator code : two digit
- Subscriber number : six digits
Format: +975 xy ......
Mobile operator codes
Special number
- 110 - Fire department
- 112 - Emergency medical services
- 113 - Police
- 1600 - Bhutan Telecom
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