Send SMS to Nepal online
Kathmandu's busy markets are filled with small businesses like tea shops, trekking agencies, and handicraft stores. They might send reminders about a trekking permit, a school exam date, or a vaccination appointment. Texts are effective here because they reach everyone, even in rural areas where internet access is limited.
Nepal
+977 · South Asia
Price per message
$0.02978
- For $40
- 1,343 SMS
- Alphabet
- Unicode (UCS-2)
- 1,000 messages
- $29.78
- Example number
- +977 984 1234567
What a bulk SMS campaign to Nepal costs
Need a different count? The pricing calculator works it out for any number of messages, and the workspace shows the exact total for your own list, including names merged into the text.
| Recipients | 1 segment | 2 segments |
|---|---|---|
| 100 | $2.98 | $5.96 |
| 500 | $14.89 | $29.78 |
| 1,000 | $29.78 | $59.56 |
| 5,000 | $148.90 | $297.80 |
| 10,000 | $297.80 | $595.60 |
Who sends text messages to customers in Nepal
Trekking agencies
They text clients in Pokhara about departure times or gear requirements for hikes.
Local clinics
They remind patients in Kathmandu about upcoming appointments or vaccine availability.
Schools
They notify parents in Lalitpur about exam schedules or school closures.
Handicraft shops
They inform customers in Bhaktapur about new arrivals or special discounts.
Phone number format in Nepal
A mobile number in Nepal has 10 digits after +977 and no leading 0, so 984-1234567 becomes +977 984 1234567 in international format. With Nepal as the default country you can paste the local form.
Alphabet and message length
Writing in Devanagari always uses Unicode, so a message to Nepal in Nepali holds 70 characters in one segment and 67 in each part of a longer text. Short notices in English or plain Latin letters hold 160 characters, which keeps a long message in fewer segments.
Main languages: Nepali.
Best time to send to Nepal
Nepal stays on UTC+5:45 all year, so 10:00 in Kathmandu is always 04:15 UTC. The scheduler takes your own time zone and shows the same moment in UTC, which makes a 10:00 local send easy to set from anywhere.
Your business
Text Message · Today 09:30
Hi Lee, your order is ready. Collect it today from 2 pm at the front desk.
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Questions about texting Nepal
How much does it cost to send an SMS to Nepal?
One message (one segment) to Nepal costs $0.02978. A campaign to 1,000 people with a short text costs $29.78, and a two-segment text costs twice that. Failed messages are refunded to your credit.
How many messages to Nepal does a $40 top-up send?
$40 sends 1,343 single-segment messages to Nepal, and more with the bonus on your first top-up. Credit has no expiry date, so what you do not use stays in your account.
How long can a text to Nepal be?
Writing in Devanagari always uses Unicode, so a message to Nepal in Nepali holds 70 characters in one segment and 67 in each part of a longer text. Short notices in English or plain Latin letters hold 160 characters, which keeps a long message in fewer segments.
What number format do I use for Nepal?
A mobile number in Nepal has 10 digits after +977 and no leading 0, so 984-1234567 becomes +977 984 1234567 in international format. With Nepal as the default country you can paste the local form.
Should I send texts in Nepali or English?
Nepali is preferred for local customers, while English works well for tourists or international clients.
Are there times when people are less likely to read texts?
Avoid sending messages during major festivals like Dashain or Tihar, when people are busy with celebrations.
Ready to text Nepal?
Create an account, paste your Nepal numbers and see the exact total before you send. Top up from $40: that is 1,343 messages to Nepal.