How to call India from the Philippines
- 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 Philippines
How to make a call to India from the Philippines: dial the exit code, the country code, and the number
- 00The Philippines 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 each big city by its code
Mumbai is a 10-digit number: 22 and 8 more digits. Surat is the exception, with a 3-digit code and 7 digits.
- Delhi00 91 11
- Bengaluru00 91 80
- Pune00 91 20
- Surat00 91 261
Calling India cell phones in 3 steps
How do I call India from the Philippines? Dial 3 parts, then type the same digits in the dialer above.
- Dial 00
- Dial 91
- Dial the number
Never dial the 0 after 91
Indian numbers are written with a 0 before the area code. From abroad, that 0 drops.
- Fails
- 00 91 022 xxxx xxxx
- Works
- 00 91 22 xxxx xxxx
Calling India from the Philippines without an international plan
Suparelay calls India for $0.09/min from your browser, with no plan. Without one, carriers in the Philippines charge up to $0.40/min
| Carrier | Per minute |
|---|---|
SuparelayNo plan neededUp to 4× cheaper | $0.09 landline$0.10 mobile |
 | $0.40 + 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. Use the time difference to call between 8:00 and 22:00 in India.
- Time difference
- All year: 2.5 hours behind Manila
- Daylight saving time
- None, the clocks never change
Why a call to India fails
Register your Philippine SIM before calling
A new Philippine SIM stays inactive until you register it, so it cannot make calls to any destination. Register the SIM first.
Republic Act 11934, section 4Smart default rate is $0.40 a minute
Smart publishes an IDD rate of $0.40 per minute to any country.
Smart Communications, Smart IDDFrom 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 Philippines on a cell phone or mobile?
Dial +91, then the number. It works from any mobile in the Philippines
Are calls to India included in the Philippines phone plans?
Not on most plans. No carrier in the Philippines that we checked includes India in a plan
Does DITO include calls to India?
DITO charges $0.40 a minute to a landline in India and $0.40 to a mobile
How much does it cost to call India from the Philippines?
With no plan, carriers in the Philippines charge up to $0.40 a minute. Suparelay charges each started minute, from your browser
How to call Mumbai from the Philippines?
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
How to make an international call to India?
Dial 00 91, then the number. From a mobile, +91 works too
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 Philippines 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 Philippines 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 the Philippines?
From a landline in the Philippines, 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 Manila