How to Call to Kazakhstan from USA
Quick Answer
To call Kazakhstan from the United States:
- Landline:
011 + 7 + Area Code (3 digits) + Local Number (7 digits) - Mobile:
011 + 7 + Mobile Code (3 digits, usually starting with 7) + Subscriber Number (7 digits)
Examples:
- For Almaty landline (Area Code 727):
011 + 7 + 727 + XXX XX XX - For Astana (Nur-Sultan) landline (Area Code 7172):
011 + 7 + 7172 + XX XX XX(Note: Astana numbers are often 6 digits after the 7172 code, making the full national number 10 digits after the +7) - For a Kazakh mobile phone (e.g., Kcell 775):
011 + 7 + 775 + XXX XX XX
When it's 12 PM (noon) in New York (EST), it's typically 10 PM or 11 PM in Kazakhstan (Eastern Kazakhstan Time, UTC+6, is 11 hours ahead of EST). Kazakhstan has two time zones.
How to Dial Kazakhstan from the US
How to Call a Landline in Kazakhstan
To call a Kazakh landline from the United States, follow these steps:
- Step 1 – Dial the US exit code: Start by dialing
011. - Step 2 – Dial Kazakhstan's country code: Next, key in
7. (Kazakhstan shares this code with Russia). - Step 3 – Dial the Kazakh Area Code: Enter the specific 3-digit area code for the city or region in Kazakhstan you are calling (e.g.,
727for Almaty,7172for Astana). - Step 4 – Dial the local phone number: Finally, dial the local landline number. This is typically 7 digits (though some cities like Astana might have 6-digit local numbers following a 4-digit city code like 7172, resulting in a 10-digit national number after +7).
For example:
- To call an Almaty number
(727) XXX-XX-XX, you would dial:011 7 727 XXX XX XX - To call an Astana number
(7172) XX-XX-XX, you would dial:011 7 7172 XX XX XX
How to Call a Mobile Phone in Kazakhstan
Calling a Kazakh mobile phone from the US involves these steps:
- Step 1 – Dial the US exit code: Start by dialing
011. - Step 2 – Dial Kazakhstan's country code: Next, key in
7. - Step 3 – Dial the mobile operator code: Dial the 3-digit mobile operator code (e.g.,
701, 705, 775, 777). - Step 4 – Dial the subscriber number: Dial the remaining 7 digits of the mobile number.
For example, if the Kazakh mobile number is +7 775 XXX XX XX, you would dial: 011 7 775 XXX XX XX from the US.
Understanding Kazakhstan Phone Numbers
Kazakh phone numbers, when dialed internationally, start with the country code +7. Following this, a 3-digit area code (for landlines) or mobile operator code is used, and then a 7-digit subscriber number. The total length of the number after +7 is 10 digits.
Landline Numbers
- Format from US:
011 + 7 + Area Code (3 digits) + Local Number (7 digits) - Example Area Codes: Almaty (
727), Astana (Nur-Sultan) (7172- followed by 6-digit local number).
Mobile Numbers
- Format from US:
011 + 7 + Mobile Code (3 digits) + Subscriber Number (7 digits) - Mobile codes typically start with
7(e.g.,701, 705, 775).
Kazakhstan Area Codes (Major Cities)
This is a list of major city area codes for landlines in Kazakhstan. Remember to dial 011 + 7 before these codes and the local number.
| City | Region (Oblast) | Area Code (Dial internationally after +7) |
|---|---|---|
| Almaty | Almaty City | 727 |
| Astana (Nur-Sultan) | Astana City | 7172 |
| Shymkent | Shymkent City | 7252 |
| Karaganda | Karaganda Region | 7212 |
| Aktobe | Aktobe Region | 7132 |
| Taraz | Jambyl Region | 7262 |
| Pavlodar | Pavlodar Region | 7182 |
| Oskemen (Ust-Kamenogorsk) | East Kazakhstan Region | 7232 |
| Semey (Semipalatinsk) | East Kazakhstan Region | 7222 |
| Oral (Uralsk) | West Kazakhstan Region | 7112 |
| Kostanay | Kostanay Region | 7142 |
| Petropavl | North Kazakhstan Region | 7152 |
| Kyzylorda | Kyzylorda Region | 7242 |
| Aktau | Mangystau Region | 7292 |
| Atyrau | Atyrau Region | 7122 |
| Kokshetau | Akmola Region | 7162 |
| Taldykorgan | Almaty Region | 7282 |
Kazakhstan Mobile Phone Prefixes
Kazakh mobile numbers use a 3-digit prefix after the country code +7. These are typically 70X, 74X, or 77X.
| Operator | Prefixes (Dial after +7) |
|---|---|
| Kcell / Activ | 701, 702, 775, 778 |
| Beeline KZ | 705, 771, 777 |
| Tele2 / Altel | 700, 707, 708, 747 |
*Number portability is active in Kazakhstan, so a prefix may not always indicate the original operator.
Time Difference
Kazakhstan spans two main time zones:
- Western Kazakhstan (UTC+5): Includes cities like Oral, Atyrau, Aktau, Aktobe.
- Eastern Kazakhstan (UTC+6): Includes major cities like Almaty, Astana (Nur-Sultan), Shymkent, Karaganda. This zone covers most of the population.
The time difference compared to the US East Coast (ET, which is UTC-5 for EST and UTC-4 for EDT):
- When it's 12 PM (noon) EST in New York:
- It's 10 PM in Western Kazakhstan (UTC+5).
- It's 11 PM in Eastern Kazakhstan (UTC+6).
- When it's 12 PM (noon) EDT in New York:
- It's 9 PM in Western Kazakhstan (UTC+5).
- It's 10 PM in Eastern Kazakhstan (UTC+6).
Generally, Eastern Kazakhstan is 10-11 hours ahead of the US East Coast, depending on Daylight Saving Time.
Kazakhstan's Phone System
Kazakhstan has a modernizing telecommunications infrastructure. Mobile phone penetration is high, with good coverage in urban areas and along major transport routes. Landline services are available, particularly in cities, with ongoing development of digital and fiber-optic networks. Internet access is widespread, especially in urban centers.
Best Times to Call
Considering the significant time difference (Eastern Kazakhstan is typically 10-11 hours ahead of US ET):
- For business calls to Eastern Kazakhstan, consider calling very early in the US morning (e.g., 7 AM - 9 AM ET), which would be late afternoon (5 PM - 7 PM) in Kazakhstan.
- Kazakh business hours are generally Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
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