+996 country code: Kyrgyzstan
+996 is the international calling code of Kyrgyzstan. A number that starts with +996 (or 00996) comes from Kyrgyzstan.
| Country | 🇰🇬 Kyrgyzstan |
|---|---|
| Calling code | +996 (or 00996) |
| ISO | KG |
| Mobile number length | 9 digits after +996 |
| Example (international) | +996 700 123 456 |
| Same number, dialled inside the country | 0700 123 456 |
| To call abroad from there, dial | 00 |
| Time zone | UTC+6 |
| WhatsApp format | wa.me/996700123456 |
Example numbers are fictional.
How to call a +996 number from abroad
- The exit code+ on a mobile, or 00 from most countries (011 from the US and Canada).
- The country code 996Without the +, if you already dialled 00.
- The numberWithout the leading 0, which is only dialled inside the country: 0700 123 456 becomes +996 700 123 456.
For WhatsApp, write the code and the number with no +, no leading 0 and no spaces: 996700123456. Make a WhatsApp link
A missed call from +996?
If you do not know anyone with a +996 number, do not call back a one-ring missed call. It is a common scam: calling back an international number is charged at a high rate. Block the number, and look it up before you answer if in doubt.
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Common questions
Which country has the code +996?
Kyrgyzstan. A number that starts with +996 or 00996 is from Kyrgyzstan.
How many digits are in a +996 phone number?
A mobile number has 9 digits after the +996 country code. Example: +996 700 123 456.
How do I call a +996 number from abroad?
Dial + on a mobile (or 00 from most countries, 011 from the US and Canada), then 996, then the number without its leading 0. Example: +996 700 123 456.
Is 00996 the same as +996?
Yes. The + stands for the international exit code of the country you call from (00 in most countries). On a mobile, + works everywhere.
All country calling codes · Sources: ITU-T E.164 for the codes; libphonenumber for number formats and examples.