A Shu number gives your business a local presence in Shu without an office there. Callers see a familiar 8 number and pay local rates; you answer wherever your team is.
Shu numbers at a glance
| Area code | 8 |
|---|---|
| Country | Kazakhstan (+7) |
| Dialled within Kazakhstan | 8 (72643) 1 23 45 |
| Dialled from abroad | +7 72643 1 23 45 |
| Local time zone | Asia/Almaty |
| Population | about 40,000 |
Inside Kazakhstan, callers dial the trunk prefix 8 before the area code. From abroad, callers dial +7 and drop the 8.
Who uses Shu numbers
- Sales teams entering the Shu market
- Support desks that want customers to call a local number
- Contact centres running campaigns with local caller ID
- Remote and hybrid teams that need one number for a Shu office
Other cities in Kazakhstan
- Almaty 8
- Shymkent 8
- Taraz 8
- Kyzylorda 8
- Pavlodar 8
- Ust-Kamenogorsk 8
- Semey 8
- Atyrau 8
- Aktau 8
- Ekibastuz 8
- Taldykorgan 8
- Zhanaozen 8
- Kentau 8
- Ridder 8
- Stepnogorsk 8
- Aksu 8
- Zhitikara 8
- Saran 8
- Arkalyk 8
- Shakhtinsk 8
- Lisakovsk 8
- Karatau 8
- Arys 8
- Atbasar 8
Frequently asked questions
Is the number shown here really available?
Yes — results come from live inventory and are refreshed every few minutes. Numbers are reserved for you once you start checkout.
Can I get several Shu numbers in a row?
Consecutive blocks are often available on request. Contact sales with the quantity you need.
Where will calls to my Shu number ring?
Wherever you choose: a SIP URI, your PBX, Microsoft Teams, a softphone or any mobile. You can change the destination at any time in the portal.