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.

Country calling codes (also known as ISD codes or dialing codes) are telephone numbering plan prefixes defined by ITU-T standards E.123 and E.164. Each country is assigned one or more unique prefixes to facilitate international direct dialing.

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.

Most countries use a closed or open telephone numbering plan. In an open plan, the length of local numbers varies and the trunk prefix (usually 0) is dropped when dialing internationally. In a closed plan, all national numbers have a fixed length regardless of area. When dialing Kazakhstan from abroad, always replace the leading trunk zero with the country code +7.

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.

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. Use this reference when dialing Kazakhstan (+7) from abroad:

Calling From	Exit Code	Full International Dialing
United States	011	011 7 [local number]
United Kingdom	00	00 7 [local number]
Australia	0011	0011 7 [local number]
China	00	00 7 [local number]
Japan	010	010 7 [local number]
India	00	00 7 [local number]
Germany	00	00 7 [local number]
France	00	00 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.

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.