How to call India from the UAE
- 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 UAE
How to make a call to India from the UAE: dial the exit code, the country code, and the number. Pune, which the list does not show, is 00 91 20 then 8 digits.
- 00The UAE 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
Drop the 0 before the area code
An Indian number saved with a leading 0 fails from abroad. Delhi is a 10-digit number: 11 and 8 more digits.
- Fails
- 00 91 011 xxxx xxxx
- Works
- 00 91 11 xxxx xxxx
Save Indian contacts with plus
How to call to India from Dubai: save the number with +91. Calling India cell phones then works the same from a UAE mobile and when you travel.
- Press and hold 0 for +
- Dial 91
- Dial the number
Calling India from the UAE without an international plan
Suparelay calls India for $0.09/min from your browser, with no plan. Without one, carriers in the UAE charge up to $0.69/min. du includes India on Power Plan with Flexi minutes, and e& sells the International Calling Offer as an add-on.
| Carrier | Per minute |
|---|---|
SuparelayNo plan neededUp to 7× cheaper | $0.09 landline$0.10 mobile |
 | $0.13$0.10 with plan |
 | $0.69$0.10 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. The time difference stays 1.5 hours because India does not change its clocks.
- Time difference
- All year: 1.5 hours ahead of Dubai
- Daylight saving time
- None, the clocks never change
Why a call to India fails
e& prepaid special rates need an opt-in
On e& Wasel prepaid, the special international rates apply only after you opt in to the International Calling Offer. Without it, calls abroad cost the standard tariff rate.
e&, International Calling: Overview & BenefitsFrom 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 UAE cell phone?
Dial +91, then the number. It works from any mobile in the UAE
How to call India number from the UAE?
Dial 00 91, then the number. From a mobile, +91 works too
Are calls to India included in the UAE phone plans?
Not on most plans. No carrier in the UAE that we checked includes India in a plan
Does du include calls to India?
With the International Savings Offer. Without it, du charges $0.13 a minute to a landline and $0.13 to a mobile
Does e& include calls to India?
With the e& International Calling Offer. Without it, e& charges $0.69 a minute to a landline and $0.69 to a mobile
How much does it cost to call India from the UAE?
With no plan, carriers in the UAE charge up to $0.69 a minute. Suparelay charges each started minute, from your browser
How to call Mumbai from the UAE?
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 Dubai for free, with an online 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
Is there 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 landline number from the UAE or from Dubai?
From a landline in the UAE, dial 00 91, then the number
Can I make an internet call or online call to India?
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