How to call India from France
- From mobile
- +91 xxxxx xxxxx
- From landline
- 00 91 xxxxx xxxxx
From $0.09/min in your browser, no plan needed
How to dial India from France
How to make a call to India from France: dial the exit code, the country code, and the number. Mumbai takes 2 digits after 91 and Surat takes 3, so each makes a 10-digit number.
- 00France 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
- 00 91 74104 10123
Main area codes in India
The area code comes right after 91, then the local number
- Mumbai00 9122then 8 digits
- Delhi00 9111then 8 digits
- Bengaluru00 9180then 8 digits
- Hyderabad00 9140then 8 digits
- Ahmedabad00 9179then 8 digits
- Chennai00 9144then 8 digits
- Kolkata00 9133then 8 digits
- Surat00 91261then 7 digits
Before you call India
Dial the big cities from France
Each city code follows 91, then 8 digits.
- Mumbai00 91 22
- Delhi00 91 11
- Bengaluru00 91 80
Drop the 0 of the area code
Indian numbers written with a leading 0 lose it after 91.
- Fails
- 00 91 022 xxxx xxxx
- Works
- 00 91 22 xxxx xxxx
Save Indian contacts with +91
Calling India cell phones works with +91 saved from a French mobile, at home and abroad. Type it in the dialer above.
- Hold 0 until + appears
- Dial 91
- Dial the number
Calling India from France without an international plan
Suparelay calls India for $0.09/min from your browser, with no plan. Without one, carriers in France charge up to $2.24/min. Bouygues Telecom, Free Mobile, and sfr each name one plan that includes India.
| Carrier | Per minute |
|---|---|
SuparelayNo plan neededUp to 24× cheaper | $0.09 landline$0.10 mobile |
 Bouygues TelecomLandlines included in Forfaits Bouygues Telecom 150 Go et plusbouyguestelecom.fr · 2026 | $1.58 |
 | No rate published |
 | $2.24 |
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 Paris changes in March and October, when France moves its clocks.
- Time difference
- March to October: 3.5 hours ahead of Paris
- October to March: 4.5 hours ahead of Paris
- Daylight saving time
- None, the clocks never change
Why a call to India fails
Free Forfait 2€ needs an option to call destinations outside the plan
On the Free Forfait 2€, calls from France to destinations outside the plan work only with the Option Internationale.
Free Mobile, Brochure tarifaire Forfaits mobilesEU roaming allowances do not cover calls from France to another EU country
Roam like at home covers calls you make while you travel in the EU. It does not cover a call from France to a number in another EU country. Check the international allowance of your plan before you call.
Arcep, Bilan 2024 de la plateforme J’alerte l’Arcep, page 25From 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 France on a cell phone or mobile?
Dial +91, then the number. It works from any mobile in France
Are calls to India included in France phone plans?
Yes, on most. Bouygues Telecom and Free Mobile include calls to India in their plans. sfr charges less with an add-on or another plan. Without one of these plans, you pay the carrier's rate per minute
Does Bouygues Telecom include calls to India?
With the Forfaits Bouygues Telecom 150 Go et plus. Without it, Bouygues Telecom charges $1.58 a minute to a landline and $1.58 to a mobile
Does Free Mobile include calls to India?
With Free Mobile: Landlines included in Forfait Free Max. Free Mobile publishes no price a minute without a plan
Does sfr include calls to India?
Yes, up to 120 minutes. sfr includes 120 minutes to India with European Travel SIM
How much does it cost to call India from France?
With no plan, carriers in France charge up to $2.24 a minute. Suparelay charges each started minute, from your browser
How to call India from France 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 France 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 do I call India from France, and how to dial India from France?
Dial 00 91, then the number. From a mobile, +91 works too
How to call Mumbai from France?
For Mumbai, dial 00 91 22, then the 8-digit local number
Do I need to dial 00 to call India?
From a landline, yes: dial 00, 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
How to call an India landline from France?
From a landline in France, dial 00 91, then the number
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 an international call to India?
The country code of India is +91
When is the best time to call India?
Call between 8:00 and 22:00 in India. March to October: 3.5 hours ahead of Paris. October to March: 4.5 hours ahead of Paris