How to call India from Canada
- From mobile
- +91 xxxxx xxxxx
- From landline
- 011 91 xxxxx xxxxx
From $0.09/min in your browser, no plan needed
How to dial India from Canada
How to make a call to India from Canada: dial the exit code, the country code, and the number
- 011Canada exit code
- 91Country code of India
- 22Mumbai
- xxxx xxxxLocal number
- 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
- 011 91 74104 10123
Main area codes in India
The area code comes right after 91, then the local number
- Mumbai011 9122then 8 digits
- Delhi011 9111then 8 digits
- Bengaluru011 9180then 8 digits
- Hyderabad011 9140then 8 digits
- Ahmedabad011 9179then 8 digits
- Chennai011 9144then 8 digits
- Kolkata011 9133then 8 digits
- Surat011 91261then 7 digits
Before you call India
Dial the big Indian cities
How do I call India from Canada to a city? The area code and the local digits make a 10-digit number.
- Mumbai011 91 22
- Delhi011 91 11
- Bengaluru011 91 80
Drop the 0 before the area code
A 0 before the area code is for calls inside India and stops the call from Canada.
- Fails
- 011 91 022 xxxx xxxx
- Works
- 011 91 22 xxxx xxxx
Call an India toll free number
Calling India cell phones and a toll free number starts the same way. Some numbers do not take calls from abroad.
- Dial 011
- Dial 91
- Dial the number
Calling India from Canada without an international plan
Suparelay calls India for $0.09/min from your browser, with no plan. Without one, carriers in Canada charge up to $1.44/min. Bell Mobility, Freedom Mobile, and Rogers each need a long distance add-on to call India.
| Carrier | Per minute |
|---|---|
SuparelayNo plan neededUp to 16× cheaper | $0.09 landline$0.10 mobile |
 | $1.05 + tax$0.035 + tax with plan |
 | $1.05 + tax |
 Rogers1000 min included with Long Distance 1,000 international minutes to select countriesrogers.com · 2026 | $1.44 + tax |
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 moves by 1 hour because Canada changes its clocks and India does not.
- Time difference
- March to November: 9.5 hours ahead of Toronto
- November to March: 10.5 hours ahead of Toronto
- Daylight saving time
- None, the clocks never change
Why a call to India fails
Bell can block calls abroad
A Bell Mobility line can have an international calling restriction. Remove it in your long distance add-ons in MyBell before you call abroad.
Bell, What are Bell Mobility's long distance rates?From 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 Canada for free?
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 landline number from Canada?
From a landline in Canada, dial 011 91, then the number
How to call to India from Canada on a mobile?
Dial +91, then the number. It works from any mobile in Canada
Do I need to dial 011 to call India?
From a landline, yes: dial 011, 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
How to call Mumbai from Canada?
For Mumbai, dial 011 91 22, then the 8-digit local 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 call India from Canada 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 much does it cost to call India from Canada?
With no plan, carriers in Canada charge up to $1.44 a minute. Suparelay charges each started minute, from your browser
Are calls to India included in Canada phone plans?
Not on most plans. No carrier in Canada that we checked includes India in a plan
When is the best time to call India?
Call between 8:00 and 22:00 in India. March to November: 9.5 hours ahead of Toronto. November to March: 10.5 hours ahead of Toronto