How to call India from Colombia
- 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 Colombia
How to make a call to India from Colombia: dial the exit code, the country code, and the number. Drop the 0 that starts an Indian area code: Delhi is 11 after 91, not 011.
- Fails
- 00444 91 011 xxxx xxxx
- Works
- 00444 91 11 xxxx xxxx
- +From a mobile
- 91Country code of India
- xxxxx xxxxxThe number, area code first
- claro00444 91
- Movistar009 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 Mumbai from a landline
Add your carrier's code, then 91 and 22. Mumbai takes a 10-digit number: 22 and 8 more digits.
- Claro00444 91 22
- Movistar009 91 22
Save Indian contacts with +91
When calling India cell phones, a mobile in Colombia adds the exit code for you, so the saved number works as it is.
- +exit
- 91India
- 22Mumbai
- xxxx xxxxlocal number
Toll free numbers can fail
A toll free number of India fails when it does not take calls from abroad. Ask for a number with a full area code.
Calling India from Colombia without an international plan
Suparelay calls India for $0.09/min from your browser, with no plan. Without one, carriers in Colombia charge up to $0.40/min. Claro needs its Paquete LDI sin fronteras 50 minutos for India, and no Movistar plan covers it.
| Carrier | Per minute |
|---|---|
SuparelayNo plan neededUp to 4× cheaper | $0.09 landline$0.10 mobile |
 | $0.40 with access code 00444 |
 | $0.40 with access code 009 |
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. Call between 8:00 and 22:00 in India, because the time difference to Bogota never changes.
- Time difference
- All year: 10.5 hours ahead of Bogota
- Daylight saving time
- None, the clocks never change
Why a call to India fails
Claro fixed lines need international dialing enabled
On a Claro fixed line, international calls need international direct dialing (DDI) enabled on the line.
Claro Colombia, Términos y condiciones, 2.20 Paquetes LDI y LDNMovistar bills other exit codes extra, and prepaid pays with recharge balance
On Movistar, a call placed with an exit code other than 009 bills as extra minutes at the current rates. On Movistar prepaid and Cuenta Control, on-demand international calls use recharge balance. Promotional balance does not pay for them.
Movistar Colombia, Términos y condiciones Larga Distancia internacionalFrom 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 Colombia cell phone or mobile?
Dial +91, then the number. It works from any mobile in Colombia
Are calls to India included in Colombia phone plans?
Not on most plans. No carrier in Colombia that we checked includes India in a plan
How much does it cost to call India from Colombia?
With no plan, carriers in Colombia charge up to $0.40 a minute. Suparelay charges each started minute, from your browser
How to call Mumbai from Colombia?
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
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
Free call to India: how to call India from Colombia 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 from Colombia 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 India landline from Colombia?
From a landline in Colombia, dial your carrier's code, then 91 and the number: 00444 with claro and 009 with Movistar
How do I call India from Colombia: an international call to India?
Dial +91, then the number. From a mobile, +91 works too
When is the best time to call India?
Call between 8:00 and 22:00 in India. All year: 10.5 hours ahead of Bogota