02 area code — Thimphu
In Bhutan, the area code 02 covers Thimphu. Numbers are written internationally as +975 2.
How to call Thimphu
- From abroad
- +975 2 XXX XXXX
- Within Bhutan
- 02 XXX XXXX
- Country calling code
- +975
About the 02 area code
When you see a number beginning +975 2, it belongs to Thimphu: the 975 is Bhutan's country calling code and 2 is the area code.
Area codes like 02 tie a phone number to a place — useful for knowing where a call or message originates, and for signing up to services that expect a local Bhutan number. To actually receive an SMS on a Bhutan number, a temporary or virtual line does the job without exposing your own SIM.
Frequently asked questions
What area code is Thimphu?
Thimphu uses the area code 02, written internationally as +975 2.
How do I call Thimphu from another country?
Dial your international access code, then +975 2, then the local number — dropping the national leading 0.
What time is it in Thimphu?
Thimphu is in the Asia/Thimphu time zone; the live clock above shows the current local time.
Is 02 a mobile or a landline code?
02 is a geographic (landline) area code for Thimphu. Mobile numbers in Bhutan use their own separate prefixes.