How to call India from Singapore
- From mobile
- +91 xxxxx xxxxx
- From landline
- carrier code + 91 xxxxx xxxxx
From $0.09/min in your browser, no plan needed
How to dial India from Singapore
How to make a call to India from Singapore: dial the exit code, the country code, and the number
- +From a mobile
- 91Country code of India
- xxxxx xxxxxThe number, area code first
- M1021 91
- Singtel001 91
- StarHub018 91
Paste or type a number here to see how to dial it from anywhere
Example: +91 74104 10123
- Mobile
- +91 74104 10123
Main area codes in India
The area code comes right after 91, then the local number
- Mumbai+9122then 8 digits
- Delhi+9111then 8 digits
- Bengaluru+9180then 8 digits
- Hyderabad+9140then 8 digits
- Ahmedabad+9179then 8 digits
- Chennai+9144then 8 digits
- Kolkata+9133then 8 digits
- Surat+91261then 7 digits
Before you call India
Drop the 0 of Indian city codes
Indian city codes are written with a 0 at home. After 91, that 0 must go.
- Fails
- 001 91 022 xxxx xxxx
- Works
- 001 91 22 xxxx xxxx
Dial big cities from a landline
Calling India cell phones from a mobile needs only +91. From a landline, replace 001 with 021 for M1 or 018 for StarHub.
- Delhi001 91 11
- Bengaluru001 91 80
- Chennai001 91 44
- Pune001 91 20
Mumbai from an M1 landline
How to call India number from Singapore in Mumbai: the 10-digit number is 22 and 8 more digits.
- 021M1
- 91India
- 22Mumbai
- xxxx xxxxlocal number
Calling India from Singapore without an international plan
Suparelay calls India for $0.09/min from your browser, with no plan. Without one, carriers in Singapore charge up to $1.44/min. M1 and StarHub need an IDD add-on for India, so the add-on decides what you pay.
| Carrier | Per minute |
|---|---|
SuparelayNo plan neededUp to 16× cheaper | $0.09 landline$0.10 mobile |
 | $1.44 |
 | $1.33 + tax with access code 001 |
 | $0.77 + tax with access code 018 |
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 stays 2.5 hours all year, so the hours to call never shift.
- Time difference
- All year: 2.5 hours behind Singapore
- Daylight saving time
- None, the clocks never change
Why a call to India fails
Singtel IDD 001 needs activation
A Singtel line must have IDD access activated before IDD 001 calls work. Application is free, so ask Singtel before you call abroad.
Singtel, IDD 001M1 charges a plus sign call at IDD 002 rates
On M1, a call that starts with + is charged at the Premium IDD 002 rate, so you do not need to dial 002.
M1, Premium IDD 002From 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 Singapore on a cell phone?
Dial +91, then the number. It works from any mobile in Singapore
Are calls to India included in Singapore phone plans?
On some plans. Singtel includes calls to India in its plans. M1 and StarHub charge 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 Singapore?
With no plan, carriers in Singapore charge up to $1.44 a minute. Suparelay charges each started minute, from your browser
How to call India from Singapore on Singtel?
Yes, up to 1200 minutes. Singtel includes 1200 minutes to India with $35 hi! 5G+ Enhanced Plan
How to call India from Singapore on M1?
Yes, up to 1200 minutes. M1 includes 1200 minutes to India with IDD 033 Pack 4 weeks
How to make a free online call to India?
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 Mumbai from Singapore?
For Mumbai, dial +91 22, then the 8-digit local number
How to call India landline from Singapore?
From a landline in Singapore, dial your carrier's code, then 91 and the number: 021 with M1, 001 with Singtel, and 018 with StarHub
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
How to call India from Singapore 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
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
When is the best time to call India?
Call between 8:00 and 22:00 in India. All year: 2.5 hours behind Singapore