Kazakhstan Calling Code: +7

Complete guide to calling Kazakhstan — international dialing code, step-by-step instructions, and FAQ.

How to Call Kazakhstan from Abroad

About Kazakhstan Calling Code

Kazakhstan's international dialing code is +7. This code is assigned by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) and must be dialed before the local phone number when calling Kazakhstan from another country. Kazakhstan is located in Asia.

Kazakhstan is known locally as Қазақстан — Astana is the capital. When saving an international contact, write the number in full international format with +7 so it works from any country.

ITU-T Recommendation E.164 is the standard behind the prefix +7: it gives every country a distinct international code so the global telephone network knows where to route a call. Kazakhstan holds +7, in Central Asia, and that code has to be dialed after your own exit code before any national number.

Where the +7 Calling Code Is Used

The country code +7 is assigned to Kazakhstan, located in Central Asia, with the capital Astana. This code is part of the international telephony numbering plan and is used for all calls made to Kazakhstan from outside the country.

When you see a phone number written as +7 ..., the +7 prefix tells your telephone network to route the call to Kazakhstan's national telephone network. After the country code, you dial the local area code (dropping any leading 0) and the subscriber number. The same format applies whether you are calling a landline or a mobile phone.

Country codes are allocated by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU-T Recommendation E.164) and are grouped by geographic region. Calling codes starting with 7 are generally assigned to the region around Kazakhstan, in Central Asia. When a phone number is stored internationally, the leading zeros of the domestic area code are omitted after the country code — this is why you will often see numbers written as +7 followed directly by the area code and number.

The country code +7 is shared with Russia. After dialing +7, the following digits (area code + subscriber number) route the call to the correct country, so you must always include the full national number.

Kazakhstan Phone Number Formats

Phone numbers in Kazakhstan follow the ITU E.164 international format: country code + area code + subscriber number. Below is the general structure used for both landlines and mobile numbers.

A Kazakhstan number follows the published pattern +7 (XXX) XXXXXXXX. Whatever sits in front of it at home — usually a trunk 0 — is stripped for international calls, so you dial your exit code, then +7, then the national number with that zero removed.

Time Zone in Kazakhstan

Kazakhstan is in the Asia/Almaty time zone, which is UTC+05:00 relative to Coordinated Universal Time (UTC). If you are calling from a different time zone, remember to account for the time difference when scheduling your international call.

When planning a call to Kazakhstan, the time difference matters: a good time to reach businesses in Astana, the capital, during their working hours may be early morning or late evening in your own time zone. Many international callers use the UTC offset as a quick reference to avoid calling in the middle of the night.

Some countries observe daylight saving time (DST), which shifts the local clock by one hour during summer months. If Kazakhstan uses DST, the effective offset changes twice a year — check the current UTC offset before dialing if your call is time-sensitive. For most purposes, however, the standard offset shown above is sufficient.

Best Time to Call Kazakhstan

Business hours in Kazakhstan run roughly 09:00–18:00 local time. Because Kazakhstan sits at UTC+05:00, the window in which it is polite to call lands at a different hour for every caller. The table below converts Kazakhstan's working day into your own clock — and shows the hours to avoid so you do not wake anyone up.

If you are in	Call Kazakhstan between	Avoid calling between
London	04:00–13:00	18:00–02:00
New York	23:00–08:00	13:00–21:00
Los Angeles	20:00–05:00	10:00–18:00
Sao Paulo	01:00–10:00	15:00–23:00
Dubai	08:00–17:00	22:00–06:00
Mumbai	09:30–18:30	23:30–07:30
Singapore	12:00–21:00	02:00–10:00
Sydney	14:00–23:00	04:00–12:00

Times shown are standard time and ignore daylight saving, which shifts the clock by one hour in countries that observe it — around the clock change, add or subtract an hour from every figure above.

Emergency Numbers in Kazakhstan

If you need urgent help while in Kazakhstan, dial the local emergency numbers below. Note that these numbers are only for use inside Kazakhstan.

Service	Number
Police	102
Fire	101
Ambulance	103

Example: Calling Kazakhstan Numbers in Practice

Here is how a typical call to Kazakhstan works, depending on where you are calling from:

If the number you are calling has a domestic trunk prefix (often 0) in front of the area code, omit it when dialing from abroad. The country code +7 replaces the trunk prefix entirely.

Calling Kazakhstan from Major Countries

International exit codes differ by country. These are the ones most often used to reach Kazakhstan (+7):

Calling From	Exit Code	Full International Dialing
United States	011	011 7 [local number]
United Kingdom	00	00 7 [local number]
United Arab Emirates	00	00 7 [local number]
Saudi Arabia	00	00 7 [local number]
Australia	0011	0011 7 [local number]
Japan	010	010 7 [local number]
India	00	00 7 [local number]
Singapore	001	001 7 [local number]

On mobile phones, the + symbol replaces the exit code entirely — just dial +7 followed by the local number.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the calling code for Kazakhstan?

The international calling code for Kazakhstan is +7.

How do I call Kazakhstan from the United States?

Dial 011 (US exit code), then +7, then the local phone number.

How do I call Kazakhstan from the United Kingdom?

Dial 00 (UK exit code), then +7, then the local phone number.

Can I use the + symbol instead of the exit code?

Yes! On mobile phones you can dial +7 directly followed by the local number. The + symbol automatically replaces your country's exit code.

How do I call within Kazakhstan?

If you're already in Kazakhstan, simply dial the local number directly. You do not need to use the country code +7 for domestic calls.

What is the capital of Kazakhstan?

The capital of Kazakhstan is Astana. When calling the capital from abroad, dial +7 followed by the local area code (without the leading 0) and the number.

What are the emergency numbers in Kazakhstan?

Police: 102, Fire: 101, Ambulance: 103. These numbers are only valid inside Kazakhstan.

Which other places use the calling code +7?

The code +7 is shared with Russia. The digits after the country code route the call to the right destination.

Is Kazakhstan a country?

Yes — Kazakhstan is a sovereign state, whose capital is Astana, and +7 is its international calling code.

Kazakhstan Mobile Phone Prefixes & Domestic Dialing

Mobile phone numbers in Kazakhstan typically use the following prefixes:

• 7x - mobile numbers start with 07

Trunk prefix: 8. This prefix is used for domestic long-distance calls inside Kazakhstan and is dropped when you dial from abroad.

Kazakhstan City / Area Codes

Major cities in Kazakhstan and their local area codes (dial these after the country code +7 when calling from abroad):

City	Area Code(s)
Almaty	727
Astana	717
Shymkent	725
Karaganda	721

Note: Drop any leading "0" when dialing from abroad. Example: Almaty 727 becomes +7 727 + local number.

From the United States, a call to Almaty is dialed as 011 +7 727 [local number].

Other Countries in Asia

Nearby countries and their calling codes:

Calling Kazakhstan from Malaysia or Indonesia works the same way: dial your local exit code first, then +7, then the local number. Within Asia, many callers simply use the + symbol on mobile to avoid exit-code differences.