How to call India from Sri Lanka
- 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 Sri Lanka
How to make a call to India from Sri Lanka: dial the exit code, the country code, and the number
- 00Sri Lanka 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 and Surat correctly
Pune takes 8 more digits after its code. Surat takes 7. Both make a 10-digit number.
- Pune00 91 20
- Surat00 91 261
Drop the 0 before the area code
Callers who keep the trunk 0 reach no one.
- Fails
- 00 91 022 xxxx xxxx
- Works
- 00 91 22 xxxx xxxx
Save Indian contacts with plus
For calling India cell phones, save the contact with +91 and it dials from any Sri Lanka mobile.
- Hold 0 until + appears
- Dial 91
- Dial the number
Calling India from Sri Lanka without an international plan
Suparelay calls India for $0.09/min from your browser, with no plan. Without one, carriers in Sri Lanka charge up to $0.021/min. Airtel, Hutch, and Mobitel include no India calls in a plan, and Mobitel sells the IDD Buddy per Minute add-on for them.
| Carrier | Per minute |
|---|---|
SuparelayNo plan needed | $0.09 landline$0.10 mobile |
 | $0.019 + tax |
 | $0.021 + tax |
 | $0.021 + tax$0.018 + tax with access code 100 with plan |
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. Sri Lanka and India share one clock, so the time difference is zero all year.
- Time difference
- All year: the same time as Colombo
- Daylight saving time
- None, the clocks never change
Why a call to India fails
Mobitel postpaid IDD needs a deposit before six months
A Mobitel postpaid customer with less than 6 months on the network pays a refundable deposit of Rs. 2000 for international calls.
Mobitel, IDDSri Lanka blocks VoIP protocols on some connections
TRCSL has all operators block VoIP applications and protocols suspected of bypassing international telecommunications, such as SIP and H.323. The block covers symmetric broadband, leased lines, and international private leased circuits with a bandwidth of 1 Mbps or more. It excludes asymmetric broadband such as ADSL, GPRS, 3G, HSPA, and Wimax. An eligible customer can ask TRCSL to unblock VoIP by applying through the operator.
TRCSL, VOIP UnblockingFrom 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 Sri Lanka cell phone or mobile?
Dial +91, then the number. It works from any mobile in Sri Lanka
Are calls to India included in Sri Lanka phone plans?
Not on most plans. No carrier in Sri Lanka that we checked includes India in a plan
How much does it cost to call India from Sri Lanka?
With no plan, carriers in Sri Lanka charge up to $0.021 a minute. Suparelay charges each started minute, from your browser
How to call Mumbai from Sri Lanka?
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
How to call India from Sri Lanka for free, or make a free 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 India from Sri Lanka 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 Sri Lanka?
From a landline in Sri Lanka, dial 00 91, then the number
How do I call India from Sri Lanka on 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. All year: the same time as Colombo