How to call India from Australia
- From mobile
- +91 xxxxx xxxxx
- From landline
- 0011 91 xxxxx xxxxx
From $0.09/min in your browser, no plan needed
How to dial India from Australia
How to make a call to India from Australia: dial the exit code, the country code, and the number. Drop the 0 that starts an Indian area code, because the 0 does not follow 91.
- Fails
- 0011 91 022 xxxx xxxx
- Works
- 0011 91 22 xxxx xxxx
- 0011Australia exit code
- 91Country code of India
- xxxxx xxxxxThe number, area code first
- From a mobile: +91 xxxxx xxxxx
Paste or type a number here to see how to dial it from anywhere
Example: +91 74104 10123
- Mobile
- +91 74104 10123
- Landline
- 0011 91 74104 10123
Main area codes in India
The area code comes right after 91, then the local number
- Mumbai0011 9122then 8 digits
- Delhi0011 9111then 8 digits
- Bengaluru0011 9180then 8 digits
- Hyderabad0011 9140then 8 digits
- Ahmedabad0011 9179then 8 digits
- Chennai0011 9144then 8 digits
- Kolkata0011 9133then 8 digits
- Surat0011 91261then 7 digits
Before you call India
Dial big cities with these codes
Each city code follows 0011 91, then 8 more digits, so you dial a 10-digit number after 91.
- Delhi0011 91 11
- Bengaluru0011 91 80
- Hyderabad0011 91 40
- Chennai0011 91 44
- Kolkata0011 91 33
Surat takes a longer code
Surat uses 3 digits after 91, so the local number has only 7 digits.
- 0011exit
- 91India
- 261Surat
- xxx xxxxlocal number
Toll free numbers from Australia
A number that does not take calls from abroad fails on every carrier. Ask for a landline number and dial 0011 91 before it. For calling India cell phones, +91 works too.
Calling India from Australia without an international plan
Suparelay calls India for $0.09/min from your browser, with no plan. Without one, carriers in Australia charge up to $1.51/min. Optus, Telstra, and Vodafone each include India on one plan only, so check your plan in the table.
| Carrier | Per minute |
|---|---|
SuparelayNo plan neededUp to 16× cheaper | $0.09 landline$0.10 mobile |
 | $1.51 |
 | No rate published |
 | $0.069 + $0.19 per call |
Want to call India?
Type the number and call from your browser, with no app and no plan
When to call India
The time now in India, and the best hours to call. The time difference to Sydney changes in April and October, because India keeps the same time all year.
- Time difference
- April to October: 4.5 hours behind Sydney
- October to April: 5.5 hours behind Sydney
- Daylight saving time
- None, the clocks never change
Why a call to India fails
Optus Supercharge adds 39c per call
On Optus Prepaid Supercharge, every international call costs a 39c flagfall. The per-minute rate comes on top of it.
Optus, Optus Prepaid Supercharge | International Call RatesFrom any country, a call to India also fails when
- The 0 is still on the number
- The exit code is wrong for your country
- The number does not take calls from abroad
Questions
How do I call India from Australia?
Dial 0011 91, then the number. From a mobile, +91 works too
How to call India landline from Australia mobile phone?
Dial +91, then the number. It works from any mobile in Australia
How to call India landline number from Australia?
From a landline in Australia, dial 0011 91, then the number
Are calls to India included in Australia phone plans?
Yes. Optus, Telstra, and Vodafone include calls to India in their plans. Without one of these plans, you pay the carrier's rate per minute
How much does it cost to call India from Australia?
Nothing extra on Optus Medium Choice Plus or Large Choice Plus plan, Telstra Pre-Paid Max, and Vodafone Infinite Medium Plan. Without such a plan, carriers in Australia charge up to $1.51 a minute. Suparelay calls India from your browser for cents a minute, with no plan
How to call Mumbai from Australia?
For Mumbai, dial 0011 91 22, then the 8-digit local number
Do I need to dial 0011 to call India?
From a landline, yes: dial 0011, then 91. From a mobile, type + instead, and the phone adds the exit code
How do I dial a +91 number?
Press and hold 0 until + appears, then dial 91 and the number
Can I call India on my iPhone?
Yes. In the Phone app, press and hold 0 for +, then dial 91 and the number. Your plan must allow calls to India
Why isn't my call going through to India?
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 listed above, with a link to its fix
How to make a free call to India?
Only on Optus Medium Choice Plus or Large Choice Plus plan, Telstra Pre-Paid Max, and Vodafone Infinite Medium Plan, or app to app. With any other plan, or from a laptop, Suparelay calls India from your browser for cents a minute
How to call India from Australia on WhatsApp?
WhatsApp and FaceTime call for free, but only someone with the same app. To ring a landline or a phone in India without the app, use your phone plan, a calling service, or Suparelay
When is the best time to call India?
Call between 8:00 and 22:00 in India. April to October: 4.5 hours behind Sydney. October to April: 5.5 hours behind Sydney