Kyrgyzstan Country Code: +996
Use this page to dial Kyrgyzstan correctly: country calling code +996, ISO codes (KG, KGZ, 417), national number length (9 digits), domestic trunk prefix (0), international prefix (00), major area codes (e.g., Bishkek 312, Osh 3222), plus a live Bishkek clock (UTC+6, KGT).
Dial +996 then 9 digits.
Used in APIs, logistics, and payments.
Domestic trunk: 0.
No DST.
Kyrgyzstan quick facts
Key details for dialing, forms, and data systems.
| Country | Kyrgyzstan (Kyrgyz Republic) |
|---|---|
| Capital | Bishkek |
| Country calling code | +996 |
| ISO 3166-1 | KG (alpha-2), KGZ (alpha-3), 417 (numeric) |
| Internet TLD | .kg |
| Currency | KGS (Kyrgyz som) |
| Time zone | KGT (UTC+6), no DST |
| International prefix (from Kyrgyzstan) | 00 |
| Trunk prefix (domestic) | 0 |
| NSN length (national) | 9 digits (closed plan) |
How to call Kyrgyzstan
Standard international format: Exit code + 996 + 9-digit national number.
Step-by-step
- Dial your country’s exit code (examples on the right).
- Dial 996 (Kyrgyzstan country calling code).
- Dial the 9-digit national number (drop any leading domestic 0).
Common exit codes
| From | Exit code |
|---|---|
| United States / Canada | 011 |
| United Kingdom | 00 |
| EU (most countries) | 00 |
| Australia | 0011 |
| India | 00 |
Number formats & examples
Kyrgyzstan uses a closed numbering plan with a 9-digit national number (NSN). Domestic dialing uses trunk prefix 0.
International format (E.164)
- +996 312 123456 — Bishkek (3-digit area code + 6-digit subscriber)
- +996 3222 12345 — Osh (4-digit area code + 5-digit subscriber)
- +996 XXX XXXXXX — generic pattern (varies by area/mobile)
Some regions use 3-digit destination codes; others use 4-digit destination codes. Total national digits remain 9.
Domestic formats
Inside Kyrgyzstan you typically dial:
- 0XXX XXXXXX — domestic format (3-digit code)
- 0XXXX XXXXX — domestic format (4-digit code)
Major area codes in Kyrgyzstan
Below are commonly referenced geographic destination codes. Use them after +996 (international) or after trunk 0 (domestic).
| City / Region | Code | Example (international) |
|---|---|---|
| Bishkek | 312 | +996 312 123456 |
| Osh | 3222 | +996 3222 12345 |
| Talas | 3422 | +996 3422 12345 |
| Naryn | 3522 | +996 3522 12345 |
| Jalal-Abad | 3760 | +996 3760 12345 |
| Karakol | 3922 | +996 3922 12345 |
| Tokmok | 3138 | +996 3138 12345 |
| Kant | 3132 | +996 3132 12345 |
| Kara-Balta | 3133 | +996 3133 12345 |
Kyrgyzstan time zone (UTC+6)
Kyrgyzstan uses Kyrgyzstan Time (KGT), UTC+6, year-round (no daylight saving time). The clock uses Asia/Bishkek when available.
Scheduling hint
When scheduling calls with Kyrgyzstan, use UTC+6 as the baseline and confirm local business hours with your contact.
- Kyrgyzstan: UTC+6 (KGT)
- No DST shifts during the year
Dial-string builder
Paste a Kyrgyzstan number in common forms (+996…, 996…, 00996…, 0… domestic) and output a dialable string using your exit code.
This builder formats a dial string. Call completion depends on carrier routing.
Validate a +996 number (format check)
Normalize input and check a plausible Kyrgyzstan structure: +996 + 9 digits (NSN).
Formatting check only (not a carrier lookup).
FAQs
Do I keep the leading 0 when calling Kyrgyzstan from abroad?
No. The 0 is a domestic trunk prefix. When calling internationally, use +996 and dial the remaining 9 digits.
Why do some Kyrgyzstan numbers look like 3+6 digits and others 4+5?
Different regions can use different destination code lengths (e.g., Bishkek 312 vs Osh 3222), but the total national digits remain 9.
What time zone is Kyrgyzstan in?
Kyrgyzstan uses KGT (UTC+6) with no daylight saving time.
Sources & references
References for calling code, numbering plan notes, ISO codes, ccTLD, and time zone details.
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