
In Mongolia, telephone numbers have a specific format that's easy to understand once you know the basics.
Mongolian telephone numbers typically start with a 2 or 3-digit area code, which helps identify the region or city where the phone is located.
These area codes are usually followed by a 6- to 8-digit local number, making up the full 8- to 10-digit phone number.
For example, a full Mongolian phone number might look like this: 9900 123456.
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Numbering Basics
Mongolian telephone numbers consist of eight digits, with a national significant number (NSN) format.
The national telephone numbering plan defines two domestic long-distance access codes: 01 for the Mongolia Telecom network and 02 for the Mongolian Railway network.
Emergency and special calls in Mongolia start with 1, followed by two to four more digits.
Fixed telephone services use an access code, area code, exchange code, and subscriber number, with the access code being either 01 or 02, depending on the service provider.
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Cellular telephone services in Mongolia have mobile phone numbers that start with 8, 9, or 6, followed by seven more digits.
VoIP services use a VoIP operator prefix, followed by the subscriber number, with the VoIP operator prefix being either 70, 72, 75, or 77.
Here are some examples of Mongolia phone numbers:
Mongolia phone numbers typically follow a specific format, with the country code being +976, followed by a carrier selection code (if applicable), area code or mobile prefix, and subscriber number.
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Area Codes and Operators
In Mongolia, area codes are an essential part of telephone numbers. The country has area codes in its provinces.
To dial a number in Mongolia, you'll need to know the area code for the specific province you're calling.
Area Codes
Mongolia has area codes, but I couldn't find any information on what those codes are.
The following is a list of area codes in the provinces of Mongolia: Ulaanbaatar 701, 702, 703, 704, 705, 706, 707, 708, 709, 710, 711, 712, 713, 714, 715, 716, 717, 718, 719, 720, 721, 722, 723, 724, 725, 726, 727, 728, 729, 730, 731, 732, 733, 734, 735, 736, 737, 738, 739, 740, 741, 742, 743, 744, 745, 746, 747, 748, 749, 750, 751, 752, 753, 754, 755, 756, 757, 758, 759, 760, 761, 762, 763, 764, 765, 766, 767, 768, 769, 770, 771, 772, 773, 774, 775, 776, 777, 778, 779, 780, 781, 782, 783, 784, 785, 786, 787, 788, 789, 790, 791, 792, 793, 794, 795, 796, 797, 798, 799, 800, 801, 802, 803, 804, 805, 806, 807, 808, 809, 810, 811, 812, 813, 814, 815, 816, 817, 818, 819, 820, 821, 822, 823, 824, 825, 826, 827, 828, 829, 830, 831, 832, 833, 834, 835, 836, 837, 838, 839, 840, 841, 842, 843, 844, 845, 846, 847, 848, 849, 850, 851, 852, 853, 854, 855, 856, 857, 858, 859, 860, 861, 862, 863, 864, 865, 866, 867, 868, 869, 870, 871, 872, 873, 874, 875, 876, 877, 878, 879, 880, 881, 882, 883, 884, 885, 886, 887, 888, 889, 890, 891, 892, 893, 894, 895, 896, 897, 898, 899, 900, 901, 902, 903, 904, 905, 906, 907, 908, 909, 910, 911, 912, 913, 914, 915, 916, 917, 918, 919, 920, 921, 922, 923, 924, 925, 926, 927, 928, 929, 930, 931, 932, 933, 934, 935, 936, 937, 938, 939, 940, 941, 942, 943, 944, 945, 946, 947, 948, 949, 950, 951, 952, 953, 954, 955, 956, 957, 958, 959, 960, 961, 962, 963, 964, 965, 966, 967, 968, 969, 970, 971, 972, 973, 974, 975, 976, 977, 978, 979, 980, 981, 982, 983, 984, 985, 986, 987, 988, 989, 990, 991, 992, 993, 994, 995, 996, 997, 998, 999, 1000.
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Mobicom

Mobicom is one of the prominent telecommunications operators in Mongolia.
The company offers a range of services including mobile and internet connectivity.
Mobicom's coverage extends to the provinces of Mongolia, where it provides reliable communication services to residents and visitors alike.
Getting a Number
If you're planning to stay in Mongolia for an extended period, getting a local SIM card is a great idea. You can find prepaid SIM cards at airports, shops, and official stores.
To register for a SIM card, you'll need your passport. Major mobile carriers offer these services, making it easy to stay connected.
Mongolian phone numbers have different formats depending on the type of service. For fixed telephone services, you'll need an access code, area code, exchange code, and subscriber number. The access code is either 01 for Mongolia Telecom or 02 for Mongolian Railway.
Here's an example of a Mongolia Telecom subscriber number: 01+1+45+2222. This translates to +976 1 145 2222.
Cellular telephone services have their own numbering system, which consists of 8 digits starting with 9, 8, or 6. For example, a Skytel number starts with 90, while a Mobicom number starts with 94.
If you're looking for a VoIP service, you can use a VoIP operator prefix followed by a subscriber number. For example, 70+112222 or 72+112222.
In some cases, you may see a service identification code followed by an operator selection and subscriber number. For example, 0+5B+XXXXXX.
Here's a summary of the different types of phone numbers in Mongolia:
How to Call
Calling Mongolia from abroad is a straightforward process. You'll need to dial the country code +976 followed by the national number.
The country code for Mongolia is +976, and it's essential to include this when making an international call. You can find this code in the phone number lookup tool above.
To make a call to Mongolia, you'll need to dial 7 to 8 digits, including the country code. For example, +976 9911 2345 is a valid phone number in Mongolia.
A good rule of thumb is to use the international dialing prefix 001 when calling Mongolia from outside the country. This prefix helps your call reach the correct international network.
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Here's a quick reference to help you make a call to Mongolia:
Remember, Mongolia operates on the +8 time zone, which is UTC+8. This is important to consider when scheduling calls or meetings with people in Mongolia.
National Numbering Plan
In Mongolia, national significant numbers (NSN) consist of eight digits. The national telephone numbering plan defines two domestic long-distance access codes: 01 (Mongolia Telecom network) and 02 (Mongolian Railway network).
Emergency and special calls in Mongolia are made by dialing numbers starting with 1XX, such as 101 for fire. You can also reach the "Speed" Information Agency of Mongolian Radio by dialing 1610.
Fixed telephone services in Mongolia use the format of access code + area code + exchange code + subscriber number, like 01+1+45+2222 (+976 1 145 2222) for Mongolia Telecom subscribers.
Mobile phone numbers in Mongolia consist of 8 digits, starting with 9, 8 or 6. For example, 90 XXXXXX is a Skytel mobile phone number.
The minimum length of a national significant number (NSN) in Mongolia is 8 digits, while the maximum length is also 8 digits.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many digits are there in a Mongolia phone number?
A Mongolian mobile phone number typically has 8 digits. It starts with the digits 9, 8, or 6.
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