How to call India from Ireland
- 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 Ireland
How to make a call to India from Ireland: dial the exit code, the country code, and the number. On a mobile in Ireland, + takes the place of 00, so +91 and 00 91 reach the same number.
- 00Ireland 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
- 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 big cities with their codes
A 2-digit city code and 8 local digits make a 10-digit number after 91.
- Mumbai00 91 22
- Delhi00 91 11
- Bengaluru00 91 80
- Pune00 91 20
Drop the 0 of the city code
When calling India cell phones or landlines, leave out the 0 that Indian numbers show at home.
- Fails
- 00 91 022 xxxx xxxx
- Works
- 00 91 22 xxxx xxxx
Surat has a longer city code
Surat takes a 3-digit code and 7 local digits, not 8.
- 00exit
- 91India
- 261Surat
- xxx xxxxlocal number
Calling India from Ireland without an international plan
Suparelay calls India for $0.09/min from your browser, with no plan. Without one, carriers in Ireland charge up to $2.52/min. Three and Vodafone include India on one named plan each, and eir needs an opt-in for its India rate.
| Carrier | Per minute |
|---|---|
SuparelayNo plan neededUp to 28× cheaper | $0.09 landline$0.10 mobile |
 | $2.52$0.17 with plan |
 | $0.34 |
 | $0.43 |
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. Ireland changes its clocks in March and October and India does not, so the time difference moves twice a year.
- Time difference
- March to October: 4.5 hours ahead of Dublin
- October to March: 5.5 hours ahead of Dublin
- Daylight saving time
- None, the clocks never change
Why a call to India fails
Three can bar calls abroad
A Three account can have international services barred. On Three Open Complete Extra, ask Three to lift the barring before you use the international minutes.
Three Ireland, Three Open Price Plans termseir prepay setup fee outside Europe
On eir Pay as You Go, a call to a country in eir bands 4 to 8, most countries outside Europe, costs a 25c setup fee when it connects.
eir, eir Price List Pt12.16From 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 Ireland on a cell phone or mobile?
Dial +91, then the number. It works from any mobile in Ireland
Are calls to India included in Ireland phone plans?
On some plans. Three includes calls to India in its plans. eir and Vodafone charge less with an add-on or another plan. Without one of these plans, you pay the carrier's rate per minute
How much does it cost to call India from Ireland?
With no plan, carriers in Ireland charge up to $2.52 a minute. Suparelay charges each started minute, from your browser
How to call Mumbai from Ireland?
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
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
Is there a free call to India, and how to call India from Ireland 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 Ireland 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 Ireland?
From a landline in Ireland, dial 00 91, then the number
How to make an international call to India?
Dial 00 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. March to October: 4.5 hours ahead of Dublin. October to March: 5.5 hours ahead of Dublin