How to call India from New Zealand
- 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 New Zealand
How to make a call to India from New Zealand: dial the exit code, the country code, and the number. An Indian number written with a leading 0 loses that 0 after 91.
- 00New Zealand 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
Drop the 0 after 91
Indian numbers are often written with a trunk 0 in front of the area code. Leave it out when you dial from New Zealand.
- Fails
- 00 91 0 22 xxxx xxxx
- Works
- 00 91 22 xxxx xxxx
Dial Pune and its 8 digits
Pune takes the code 20, then 8 local digits, a 10-digit number in all. Type it in the dialer above.
- 00exit
- 91India
- 20Pune
- xxxx xxxxlocal number
Save Indian contacts with plus
Calling India cell phones works the same way: a contact saved with +91 works from any mobile in New Zealand, at home or abroad.
- Press and hold 0 for +
- Dial 91
- Dial the number without its 0
Calling India from New Zealand without an international plan
Suparelay calls India for $0.09/min from your browser, with no plan. Without one, carriers in New Zealand charge up to $0.50/min. One NZ includes calls to India in its plans, while 2degrees and Spark sell it as an add-on.
| Carrier | Per minute |
|---|---|
SuparelayNo plan neededUp to 5× cheaper | $0.09 landline$0.10 mobile |
 | $0.39 |
 | $0.50 |
 | No rate published |
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. India keeps one clock all year, so the time difference moves by 1 hour when New Zealand changes its clocks.
- Time difference
- April to September: 6.5 hours behind Auckland
- September to April: 7.5 hours behind Auckland
- Daylight saving time
- None, the clocks never change
Why a call to India fails
One NZ Prepay Plus charges $1.43 per minute outside the top 15
On a One NZ Prepay Plus plan, a call to a country outside the top 15 overseas destinations costs $1.43 per minute. An International Add-On allowance does not cover these calls. Check the destination before you call.
One NZ, Prepay terms2degrees Spend Control blocks calls at the limit
On a 2degrees Pay Monthly plan, Spend Control blocks further chargeable calls when you reach your limit. This includes international calls outside your plan allowance. Change or turn off the limit, or wait for the next billing date.
2degrees, Spend Control terms and conditionsFrom 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 New Zealand cell phone or mobile?
Dial +91, then the number. It works from any mobile in New Zealand
Are calls to India included in New Zealand phone plans?
On some plans. One NZ includes calls to India in its plans. 2degrees and Spark charge less with an add-on or another plan. Without one of these plans, you pay the carrier's rate per minute
Does One NZ include calls to India?
Yes, up to 250 minutes. One NZ includes 250 minutes to India with Medium Endless Mobile
Does 2degrees include calls to India?
Yes, up to 300 minutes. 2degrees includes 300 minutes to India with $10 International Chat Pack
How much does it cost to call India from New Zealand?
With no plan, carriers in New Zealand charge up to $0.50 a minute. Suparelay charges each started minute, from your browser
How to call Mumbai from New Zealand?
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
Free call to India: how to call India from New Zealand 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 New Zealand 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 New Zealand?
From a landline in New Zealand, dial 00 91, then the number
How do I call India from New Zealand? How to dial India from New Zealand for 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. April to September: 6.5 hours behind Auckland. September to April: 7.5 hours behind Auckland