How to call India from Saudi Arabia
- 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 Saudi Arabia
How to make a call to India from Saudi Arabia: dial the exit code, the country code, and the number
- 00Saudi Arabia 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 from Saudi Arabia
Pune is not in the list above. Its code and 8 more digits make a 10-digit number.
- 00exit
- 91India
- 20Pune
- xxxx xxxxlocal number
Drop the 0 before the area code
Indian numbers written with a leading 0 lose it after 91.
- Fails
- 00 91 0 22 xxxx xxxx
- Works
- 00 91 22 xxxx xxxx
Check the time difference first
India is 2.5 hours ahead of Riyadh all year. Keep it in mind when calling India cell phones.
Calling India from Saudi Arabia without an international plan
Suparelay calls India for $0.09/min from your browser, with no plan. Without one, carriers in Saudi Arabia charge up to $0.61/min. stc includes India on mofawtar flex, while Mobily needs the International Booster add-on.
| Carrier | Per minute |
|---|---|
SuparelayNo plan neededUp to 6× cheaper | $0.09 landline$0.10 mobile |
 Mobily850 min included with International Minutes Service, All Networks, 850 minutes 30 daysmobily.com.sa · 2026 | $0.16 + tax |
 | $0.61 |
 | $0.15 + 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
- Time difference
- All year: 2.5 hours ahead of Riyadh
- Daylight saving time
- None, the clocks never change
Why a call to India fails
stc needs International Access first
On stc home packages, International Access must be activated first. Activate it before you call another country.
stc, International Call ChargesFrom 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 make a free call to India online from Saudi Arabia?
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 do I call India from Saudi Arabia?
Dial 00 91, then the number. From a mobile, +91 works too
How to call India from Saudi Arabia on a cell phone?
Dial +91, then the number. It works from any mobile in Saudi Arabia
How to call India from Saudi Arabia on WhatsApp, or by online or internet call?
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
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 call an India landline from Saudi?
From a landline in Saudi Arabia, dial 00 91, then the number
How to call Mumbai from Saudi Arabia?
For Mumbai, dial 00 91 22, then the 8-digit local number
Are calls to India included in Saudi Arabia phone plans?
On some plans. stc includes calls to India in its plans. Mobily charges less with an add-on or another plan. Without one of these plans, you pay the carrier's rate per minute
How much does it cost to call India from Saudi Arabia?
With no plan, carriers in Saudi Arabia charge up to $0.61 a minute. Suparelay charges each started minute, from your browser
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