Afghanistan's international calling code is +93. If you're calling or texting a number there from another country, or getting ready to send mobile credit, here's exactly how the number should be formatted.
How to dial an Afghan number
An Afghan mobile number has the format +93 7X XXX XXXX — nine digits after the country code. If the number was given to you in local format, it usually starts with a 0 (like 07X XXX XXXX); when dialing internationally, drop that leading 0 and add +93 in front instead.
So a local number written as 0791234567 becomes +93 791234567 when dialed from abroad.
Most phones accept either +93... or 0093... — the 00 is just how some phones expect an international prefix to be typed instead of the + symbol.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Keeping the leading 0 along with +93 — the number should only have one or the other, not both.
- Missing a digit — Afghan mobile numbers are consistently 9 digits after the country code; double-check if a call doesn't connect.
- Confusing the city/area format — Afghan mobile numbers don't use separate area codes the way landlines in some countries do; the full 9-digit number is what's dialed.
Sending mobile credit to a +93 number
Topping up an Afghan number works the same way as dialing it — enter it with the +93 country code, in either format (with or without the leading 0), and the rest is automatic.
- Go to the recharge widget and enter the number — with or without the leading 0, with or without +93.
- The network (Roshan, AWCC, Etisalat, ATOMA, or Salaam) is detected automatically from the prefix.
- Pick an airtime amount or a data bundle.
- Pay by card — the credit lands within seconds.
Frequently asked questions
Does it matter if I type the number with or without the leading 0?
No — the recharge widget accepts both formats and normalizes the number automatically either way.
Is +93 only used for mobile numbers?
+93 is Afghanistan's country code for both mobile and landline numbers, though this site is specifically for topping up mobile numbers.
What if I accidentally add an extra digit or drop one?
The recharge widget will flag an incomplete or invalid number before you're able to pay, so there's no risk of accidentally sending credit to the wrong length of number.