How to call India from Brazil
- From mobile
- +91 xxxxx xxxxx
- From landline
- carrier code + 91 xxxxx xxxxx
From $0.09/min in your browser, no plan needed
How to dial India from Brazil
How to make a call to India from Brazil: dial the exit code, the country code, and the number. From a Brazilian landline the carrier code 21 sits between 00 and 91, and it is not part of the Indian number.
- +From a mobile
- 91Country code of India
- 22Mumbai
- xxxx xxxxLocal number
- Claro0021 91
Paste or type a number here to see how to dial it from anywhere
Example: +91 74104 10123
- Mobile
- +91 74104 10123
Main area codes in India
The area code comes right after 91, then the local number
- Mumbai+9122then 8 digits
- Delhi+9111then 8 digits
- Bengaluru+9180then 8 digits
- Hyderabad+9140then 8 digits
- Ahmedabad+9179then 8 digits
- Chennai+9144then 8 digits
- Kolkata+9133then 8 digits
- Surat+91261then 7 digits
Before you call India
Dial a big Indian city
Each city code follows 91 and takes 8 more digits.
- Mumbai00 21 91 22
- Delhi00 21 91 11
- Bengaluru00 21 91 80
Drop the 0 of a city code
When calling India cell phones or cities, dial a 10-digit number as it is after 91. Indian numbers are written with a 0 in front, and after 91 that 0 stays off.
- Fails
- 00 21 91 022 xxxx xxxx
- Works
- 00 21 91 22 xxxx xxxx
Call an India toll free number
A toll free number in India can refuse calls from abroad. Dial 00 21 91 and the number; if it fails, ask for a local number.
Calling India from Brazil without an international plan
Suparelay calls India for $0.09/min from your browser, with no plan. Without one, carriers in Brazil charge up to $0.71/min
| Carrier | Per minute |
|---|---|
SuparelayNo plan neededUp to 7× cheaper | $0.09 landline$0.10 mobile |
 | $0.71 with access code 0021 |
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 stays at 8.5 hours, so the best hours to call India are the same in every month.
- Time difference
- All year: 8.5 hours ahead of Sao Paulo
- Daylight saving time
- None, the clocks never change
Why a call to India fails
Dial 00, a carrier code, then the country code
To choose the carrier for a call abroad, dial 00, then the two-digit carrier code, then the country code. Other ways to dial exist, such as a preselected carrier or the + sign.
Anatel, Código de Seleção de Prestadora (CSP)Enable international calls on Claro
On Claro, enable international calls before calling another country.
Claro, Como faço para realizar ligações de longa distância internacionaisFrom 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 to call India from Brazil on a cell phone or mobile?
Dial +91, then the number. It works from any mobile in Brazil
Are calls to India included in Brazil phone plans?
Not on most plans. No carrier in Brazil that we checked includes India in a plan
How much does it cost to call India from Brazil?
With no plan, carriers in Brazil charge up to $0.71 a minute. Suparelay charges each started minute, from your browser
How to call India from Brazil for free, 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
How to call India from Brazil 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
How to call an India landline from Brazil?
From a landline in Brazil, dial your carrier's code, then 91 and the number: 0021 with Claro
How to call Mumbai from Brazil?
For Mumbai, dial +91 22, then the 8-digit local number
How do I dial a +91 number?
Press and hold 0 until + appears, then dial 91 and the number
How do I call India from Brazil, an international call to India?
Dial +91, then the number. From a mobile, +91 works too
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
When is the best time to call India?
Call between 8:00 and 22:00 in India. All year: 8.5 hours ahead of Sao Paulo
Does Claro include calls to India?
Claro charges $0.71 a minute to a landline in India and $0.71 to a mobile