Dialling Code for Afghanistan
How to call Afghanistan from abroad
Facts last checked 9 October 2026.
The international dialling code for Afghanistan is +93. To call Afghanistan from the UK, dial 00 then 93, followed by the local number. From the US or Canada, dial 011 then 93. On a mobile phone you can simply dial +93 directly.
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Afghanistan calling details
| Country code | +93 |
|---|---|
| Internet domain | .af |
| Emergency number | 112 (works on most mobile networks worldwide) |
| Time zone | UTC+04:30 — check the time before you call |
| Capital | Kabul |
Dialling codes of neighbouring countries
| Iran | +98 |
|---|---|
| Pakistan | +92 |
| Turkmenistan | +993 |
| Uzbekistan | +998 |
| Tajikistan | +992 |
| China | +86 |
Afghanistan in context
- Afghanistan covers 652,230 km², making it the 40th largest of the 196 countries on this site.
- Its population density of about 67 people per km² ranks 119th of 196 (1st = most crowded).
- It shares a land border with 6 countries: Iran, Pakistan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, China.
- Afghanistan is landlocked, with no direct coastline.
- With 43,844,000 people, Afghanistan holds about 2.2% of the population of Southern Asia.
- That is roughly 0.9% of the Asia total counted on this site.
- Traffic drives on the right, and calendars start the week on Monday.
- Afghanistan is a member state of the United Nations.
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Calling Afghanistan — FAQ
What is the international dialling code for Afghanistan?
The dialling code for Afghanistan is +93.
How do I call Afghanistan from the UK?
To call Afghanistan from the UK, dial 00 93 followed by the local number (drop any leading 0).
How do I call Afghanistan from the US?
To call Afghanistan from the US, dial 011 93 followed by the local number.
Do other countries share the +93 dialling code?
No — +93 is used exclusively by Afghanistan.
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