How to call India from Malaysia
- 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 Malaysia
How to make a call to India from Malaysia: dial the exit code, the country code, and the number
- 00Malaysia 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 Pune and Surat with the right length
Pune takes 8 digits after its code, and Surat takes 7.
- Pune00 91 20
- Surat00 91 261
Drop the 0 after 91
Never dial the 0 that Indian numbers carry at home. A Mumbai 10-digit number is 22 and 8 digits.
- Fails
- 00 91 022 xxxx xxxx
- Works
- 00 91 22 xxxx xxxx
Save India cell phones with +91
Calling India cell phones from Malaysia works with a contact saved as +91.
- Press and hold 0 for +
- Dial 91
- Dial the number without the 0
Calling India from Malaysia without an international plan
Suparelay calls India for $0.09/min from your browser, with no plan. Without one, carriers in Malaysia charge up to $0.59/min. CelcomDigi sells India calls as the Helo IDD Pass add-on, and no Maxis plan includes them, so check your plan first.
| Carrier | Per minute |
|---|---|
SuparelayNo plan neededUp to 6× cheaper | $0.09 landline$0.10 mobile |
 | $0.46 + tax |
 | $0.12 landline · $0.59 mobile + tax |
 | $0.47 + tax$0.029 + tax with plan |
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 fixed, so the best hours to call India never shift.
- Time difference
- All year: 2.5 hours behind Kuala Lumpur
- Daylight saving time
- None, the clocks never change
Why a call to India fails
Prepaid 5G Biru Unlimited Passes cover domestic calls only
On CelcomDigi Prepaid 5G Biru, the Unlimited Passes cover calls inside Malaysia only. International calls are not part of the pass.
CelcomDigi, Prepaid 5G Biru fair usage policyFrom 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 a Malaysia cell phone or mobile?
Dial +91, then the number. It works from any mobile in Malaysia
Are calls to India included in Malaysia phone plans?
Not on most plans. No carrier in Malaysia that we checked includes India in a plan
How much does it cost to call India from Malaysia?
With no plan, carriers in Malaysia charge up to $0.59 a minute. Suparelay charges each started minute, from your browser
How to call Mumbai from Malaysia?
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
How to call India from Malaysia for free, or make 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 Malaysia 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 Malaysia?
From a landline in Malaysia, dial 00 91, then the number
When is the best time to call India?
Call between 8:00 and 22:00 in India. All year: 2.5 hours behind Kuala Lumpur
How to call India number from Malaysia, or make an international call to India?
Dial 00 91, then the number. From a mobile, +91 works too
Does CelcomDigi include calls to India?
Yes, up to 70 minutes. CelcomDigi includes 70 minutes to India with Helo IDD Pass RM10
How much does Maxis charge to call India?
Maxis charges $0.12 a minute to a landline in India and $0.59 to a mobile