How to call India from Nigeria
- From mobile
- +91 xxxxx xxxxx
- From landline
- 009 91 xxxxx xxxxx
From $0.09/min in your browser, no plan needed
How to dial India from Nigeria
How to make a call to India from Nigeria: dial the exit code, the country code, and the number. Drop the 0 before an Indian area code: after 91 it never stays on the number.
- Fails
- 009 91 022 xxxx xxxx
- Works
- 009 91 22 xxxx xxxx
- 009Nigeria 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
- 009 91 74104 10123
Main area codes in India
The area code comes right after 91, then the local number
- Mumbai009 9122then 8 digits
- Delhi009 9111then 8 digits
- Bengaluru009 9180then 8 digits
- Hyderabad009 9140then 8 digits
- Ahmedabad009 9179then 8 digits
- Chennai009 9144then 8 digits
- Kolkata009 9133then 8 digits
- Surat009 91261then 7 digits
Before you call India
City code plus local digits make 10
A 10-digit number: Mumbai takes 8 digits after 22, and Surat takes 7 after 261.
- Mumbai009 91 22
- Surat009 91 261
- Delhi009 91 11
Dial a +91 number from a mobile
For calling India cell phones, the + replaces 009, so a number saved with +91 works on any mobile in Nigeria.
- Hold 0 until + appears
- Dial 91
- Dial the number
Reach Pune with code 20
Pune numbers take 8 digits after the city code.
- 009exit
- 91India
- 20Pune
- xxxx xxxxlocal number
Calling India from Nigeria without an international plan
Suparelay calls India for $0.09/min from your browser, with no plan. Without one, carriers in Nigeria charge up to $0.038/min. Only MTN Nigeria includes India, on XtraSpecial Postpaid; airtel and Glo list no plan for it.
| Carrier | Per minute |
|---|---|
SuparelayNo plan needed | $0.09 landline$0.10 mobile |
 | $0.038 + tax |
 | $0.038 + tax |
 | $0.036 + tax |
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 holds all year, so one call window works in every month.
- Time difference
- All year: 4.5 hours ahead of Lagos
- Daylight saving time
- None, the clocks never change
Why a call to India fails
Glo charges N9,999 to unlisted countries
Glo lists a rate of N9,999 for destinations absent from its international rate list. Check the destination and billing unit before calling.
Globacom, International Calling (IDD Pay as You Go Rates)A SIM without NIN linkage cannot call
A SIM barred for missing NIN linkage cannot make calls. Complete NIN verification and linkage through your carrier.
NCC, Press statement on unblocking SIM cards that require SIM linkageFrom 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 Nigeria cell phone or mobile?
Dial +91, then the number. It works from any mobile in Nigeria
Are calls to India included in Nigeria phone plans?
Not on most plans. No carrier in Nigeria that we checked includes India in a plan
Does MTN Nigeria include calls to India?
Yes, up to 25 minutes. MTN Nigeria includes 25 minutes to India with IDB1000
How much does it cost to call India from Nigeria?
With no plan, carriers in Nigeria charge up to $0.038 a minute. Suparelay charges each started minute, from your browser
How to call Mumbai from Nigeria?
For Mumbai, dial 009 91 22, then the 8-digit local number
Do I need to dial 009 to call India?
From a landline, yes: dial 009, 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 Nigeria 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 Nigeria 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 an India landline from Nigeria?
From a landline in Nigeria, dial 009 91, then the number
When is the best time to call India?
Call between 8:00 and 22:00 in India. All year: 4.5 hours ahead of Lagos
How do I call India from Nigeria on an international call to India?
Dial 009 91, then the number. From a mobile, +91 works too