Russia → 
AfghanistanStep by step
Dial in this order.
- 1Dial 88
The exit code for Russia. It tells the network the next number is international.
- 2Dial 9393
The country code for Afghanistan.
- 3Dial the area code23
Afghanistan area codes start with 0 at home. Leave it off: 23 for Bamian.
- 4Dial the local number456 7890
7 digits in Bamian.
WHAT TO DIALRussia → Afghanistan
8 + 93 + area code + number
Exit Code
8
Russia exit code. Other codes: 10
+Country Code
93
Country code for Afghanistan
+City Code
--(2)
Bamian 23. Drop the leading 0.
+Phone Number
-------(7)
Bamian, 7 digits
TypeWhat you dialExample
LANDLINE8 93 -- ------- (2)+(7)8 93 23 456 7890 Bamian
MOBILE8 93 --------- (9)8 93 701 234 567
Drop the leading 0.
Other exit codes: 10
Major Afghanistan city codes
| City | Dial from Russia | City code | Number |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kabul | 8 93 20 | -- (2) | ------- (7) |
| Parwan | 8 93 21 | -- (2) | ------- (7) |
| Kapisa | 8 93 22 | -- (2) | ------- (7) |
| Bamian | 8 93 23 | -- (2) | ------- (7) |
| Wardak | 8 93 24 | -- (2) | ------- (7) |
| Logar | 8 93 25 | -- (2) | ------- (7) |
| Dorkondi | 8 93 26 | -- (2) | ------- (7) |
| Khost | 8 93 27 | -- (2) | ------- (7) |
At home these codes are written with a 0 in front. Leave that off when calling from abroad.
Time difference
Moscow2:05 AM
1½ hoursBamian3:35 AM
Bamian is 1½ hours ahead of Moscow.
Calling from a mobile?
Just dial +93 23 456 7890 — hold 0 to get the +. The + works from any country.