How to call Kyrgyzstan from the USA & Canada:

011 - 996 - phone number

* Use also to TEXT Kyrgyzstan numbers. ** 011996 and +996 often work interchangeably from cell phones.

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Calling Kyrgyzstan explained:

  • 011 - international prefix; dial first when calling abroad from the US or Canada
  • 996 - Country Code for Kyrgyzstan
  • Phone Number (remove initial 0) - 9 digits, area code included for fixed lines
  • example call from the United States or from Canada to a landline in Bishkek: 011 996 312 ??? ???

Cell phone numbers:

  • geographic area codes not needed to reach Kyrgyzstan cell phones
  • dialing format valid for calls and text messages: 011 996 X?? ??? ???
  • leading digit X can be: 2, 5, 6, 7 or 9

Area codes:

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Balykchy 3944 Kara-Kul 3746 Nookat 3230
Batken 3622 Kara-Suu 3232 Osh 3222
Bishkek 312 Karakol 3922 Shopokov 3134
Chaek 3536 Kerben 3742 Sulukta 3653
Cholpon-Ata 3943 Kochkor-Ata 3734 Talas 3422
Isfana 3656 Kokjangak 3743 Tash-Kumyr 3745
Jalal-Abad 3722 Kyzyl-Kiya 3657 Tokmok 3138
Kant 3132 Mailuu-Suu 3744 Toktogul 3747
Kara-Balta 3133 Naryn 3522 Uzgen 3233

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