How to call India
- From mobile
- +91 xxxxx xxxxx
- From landline
- exit code + 91 xxxxx xxxxx
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How to call India from another country
The exit code depends on the country you call from. Find yours, then dial the rest
How to dial India from abroad
How to make a call to India from another country: dial your exit code, the country code, and the number. A mobile number has 10 digits after +91, and no 0 in front.
- Most countries00 91
- US and Canada011 91
- Australia0011 91
- 00Exit code
- 91Country code of India
- xxxxx xxxxxThe number, area code first
- From a mobile, type + instead of 00
- From the US or Canada, type 011 instead of 00
Paste or type a number here to see how to dial it from anywhere
Before you call India
Dial a Delhi landline
Delhi is +91 11, then the number.
- +91India
- 11Delhi
- xxxx xxxxlocal number
Mumbai drops the 0 too
Mumbai, Delhi, and every other city drop the 0 of the area code after +91.
- Fails
- +91 022 xxxx xxxx
- Works
- +91 22 xxxx xxxx
Mobiles start with 6 to 9
A mobile number starts with 6, 7, 8, or 9 and takes no 0 after +91.
- Fails
- +91 0 7xxxxxxxxx
- Works
- +91 7xxxxxxxxx
How India phone numbers work
- Landlines
- Starts with the area code: 011 in Delhi, or up to 4 digits after the 0 in a small town
- Mobiles
- Starts with 6, 7, 8, or 9
- Toll-free numbers
- Starts with 1800. The business being called pays for the whole call
Want to call India?
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When to call India
The time now in India, and the best hours to call. Most of India keeps the time of Kolkata, so the time difference changes only when your own country changes its clocks.
- Daylight saving time
- None, the clocks never change
Holidays in India
Offices close on these days by law
- Oct2Mahatma Gandhi's BirthdayFriday
- Oct20DussehraTuesday
- Nov8Diwali (Deepavali)Sunday
- Nov24Guru Nanak's BirthdayTuesday
- Dec25ChristmasFriday
- Jan26Republic DayTuesday
Why a call to India fails
The 0 is still on the number
A landline or mobile number written with a 0 at the front is for calls inside India. From abroad, leave it out: +91 takes its place.
The exit code is wrong for your country
00 works from India, Europe, and most of the world. From the US and Canada the exit code is 011, so a Delhi landline is 011 91 11 and then the number.
The number does not take calls from abroad
Toll-free numbers that start with 1800 often cannot be reached from outside India.
Questions
How do I call India from another country?
Dial your exit code, then 91 and the number
How do you call India?
Dial your exit code, then 91 and the number
Which exit code do I dial before 91?
From a landline, dial your exit code first: 00 in most countries, 011 in the US and Canada. From a mobile, + replaces it
How to call an India mobile number?
From a mobile in any country, dial +91, then the number
How to call India number, and how to call to India from a landline?
From a landline, dial your exit code first: 00 in most countries, 011 in the US and Canada. From a mobile, + replaces it
Why does my call to India not go through?
The usual causes: the 0 is still on the number, the exit code is wrong for your country, and the number does not take calls from abroad. Each one is explained above, with its fix
What time is it in India now?
Call between 8:00 and 22:00 in India. Most of India keeps the time of Kolkata. India has no daylight saving time
How much does it cost to call India?
It depends on where you call from. Many plans in the US and Canada include India. From a browser, Suparelay charges each started minute, at the price shown before you call
Is there a free call to India?
An app calls for free only when both sides have it. A call to a landline, or to a phone without the app, costs money
Can I make a free online call to India, or an unlimited free internet call?
An app calls for free only when both sides have it. A call to a landline, or to a phone without the app, costs money
How do I type +91 on a phone?
Hold the 0 key until + shows, then type 91 and the number. It works the same in every country
What call India app works for a landline?
Free apps such as WhatsApp ring only people who have them. A landline in India needs a phone network: a plan, a calling service, or Suparelay from your browser
How do I make an online or internet call to India, or a free VoIP call?
Free apps such as WhatsApp ring only people who have them. A landline in India needs a phone network: a plan, a calling service, or Suparelay from your browser