How to check your own number on Nepal Telecom (Namaste)

To check your own Nepal Telecom (Namaste) number, open your phone dialer and dial *9# — it's free and your number shows on screen (or arrives by text). Or detect it automatically.

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Tap to dial Detect automatically

On iPhone, tap-to-dial may not run USSD codes automatically — copy the code and dial it manually if it doesn't open the keypad.

Step by step

  1. Open the phone dialer. Open the dialer/keypad app on your phone.
  2. Enter the code. Type *9# exactly as shown.
  3. Press call. Press the call button — it is free.
  4. Read your number. Your phone number appears on screen (or arrives by text).

What you'll see: Your NTC number appears on screen.

If that doesn't work

Open Settings → About phone → SIM status, or check the Nepal Telecom app.

Free self-number lookup.

What your Nepal number looks like

A Nepal mobile number is mobiles start 98/97 (10 digits), written +977 98X XXX XXXX — for example 9801 234567 / +977 9801 234567. If what you see doesn't match that, you may be reading a different field (such as the ICCID/SIM serial) rather than your number — re-check with the method above.

About Nepal Telecom (Namaste)

Nepal Telecom (Namaste) is the state-owned incumbent operator, strongest in rural Nepal. Dial *9# to see your own NTC number.

Nepal Telecom (Namaste) quick facts

CarrierNepal Telecom (Namaste)
Also known asNTC, Namaste
Network typeState-owned mobile network operator
Parent companyGovernment of Nepal
CountryNepal
Customer care1498
Self-number method*9# (USSD)

FAQ

What is the code to check my Nepal Telecom (Namaste) number?
Dial *9# from your phone dialer. It is free and your number appears on screen or arrives by text.

Is it free?
Yes. Checking your own number this way is free, and the whatismynumber.io auto-detect tool and apps are free too.

What if it does not work?
Codes can vary by plan or region. Use the fallback: check Settings → About phone → SIM status, or your carrier's app. Or detect your number automatically with the tool.

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Method last verified 2026-06-15 · Nepal Telecom (Namaste) official help