How to call India from the Netherlands
- 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 the Netherlands
How to make a call to India from the Netherlands: dial the exit code, the country code, and the number. Drop the 0 that starts an Indian area code: after 91, Mumbai is 22, not 022.
- 00The Netherlands 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 a big city from the Netherlands
Each city code goes right after 91, then 8 more digits.
- Mumbai00 91 22
- Delhi00 91 11
- Bengaluru00 91 80
Remove the 0 from saved numbers
The area code and local number make a 10-digit number. A saved number with the 0 fails after 91.
- Fails
- 00 91 022 xxxx xxxx
- Works
- 00 91 22 xxxx xxxx
Dial from a Dutch mobile
Calling India cell phones works the same way: a mobile adds the exit code for you.
- Hold 0 until + appears
- Dial 91
- Dial the number
Calling India from the Netherlands without an international plan
Suparelay calls India for $0.09/min from your browser, with no plan. Without one, carriers in the Netherlands charge up to $1.41/min. KPN has no plan for India, and Odido and Vodafone need a world bundle first.
| Carrier | Per minute |
|---|---|
SuparelayNo plan neededUp to 15× cheaper | $0.09 landline$0.10 mobile |
 | $0.34 |
 | $1.41 |
 | $1.41 |
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 changes in March and October because the Netherlands moves its clocks, not India.
- Time difference
- March to October: 3.5 hours ahead of Amsterdam
- October to March: 4.5 hours ahead of Amsterdam
- Daylight saving time
- None, the clocks never change
Why a call to India fails
Calls to EU numbers can cost extra
On Odido, calls from Netherlands to foreign EU numbers usually fall outside your bundle and cost extra.
Odido, Bellen naar het buitenland binnen de EUFrom 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 the Netherlands cell phone or mobile?
Dial +91, then the number. It works from any mobile in the Netherlands
Are calls to India included in the Netherlands phone plans?
Not on most plans. No carrier in the Netherlands that we checked includes India in a plan
How much does it cost to call India from the Netherlands?
With no plan, carriers in the Netherlands charge up to $1.41 a minute. Suparelay charges each started minute, from your browser
How to call Mumbai from the Netherlands?
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 the Netherlands 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 the Netherlands 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 the Netherlands?
From a landline in the Netherlands, dial 00 91, then the number
International call to India: how do I call India from the Netherlands?
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: 3.5 hours ahead of Amsterdam. October to March: 4.5 hours ahead of Amsterdam
Does KPN include calls to India?
KPN charges $0.34 a minute to a landline in India and $0.34 to a mobile