031253 area code — Bishkek
In Kyrgyzstan, the area code 031253 covers Bishkek. It falls within Chuy region. Numbers are written internationally as +996 31253.
How to call Bishkek
- From abroad
- +996 31253 XXX XXXX
- Within Kyrgyzstan
- 031253 XXX XXXX
- Country calling code
- +996
About the 031253 area code
When you see a number beginning +996 31253, it belongs to Bishkek: the 996 is Kyrgyzstan's country calling code and 31253 is the area code.
Area codes like 031253 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 Kyrgyzstan number. To actually receive an SMS on a Kyrgyzstan number, a temporary or virtual line does the job without exposing your own SIM.
Frequently asked questions
What area code is Bishkek?
Bishkek uses the area code 031253, written internationally as +996 31253.
How do I call Bishkek from another country?
Dial your international access code, then +996 31253, then the local number — dropping the national leading 0.
What time is it in Bishkek?
Bishkek is in the Asia/Bishkek time zone; the live clock above shows the current local time.
Is 031253 a mobile or a landline code?
031253 is a geographic (landline) area code for Bishkek. Mobile numbers in Kyrgyzstan use their own separate prefixes.