How to call India from the UK
- 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 UK
How to make a call to India from the UK: dial the exit code, the country code, and the number. Drop the 0 that starts an Indian area code: it does not stay after 91.
- Fails
- 00 91 022 xxxx xxxx
- Works
- 00 91 22 xxxx xxxx
- 00The UK exit code
- 91Country code of India
- xxxxx xxxxxThe number, area code first
- 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 with its own code
Pune is the code 20 and 8 digits, a 10-digit number. Type the code straight after 91.
- Pune00 91 20
- Mumbai00 91 22
- Kolkata00 91 33
Check a toll free number first
A number that does not take calls from abroad fails from the UK. Ask for a full number with a city code instead.
Calling India from the UK without an international plan
Suparelay calls India for $0.09/min from your browser, with no plan. Without one, carriers in the UK charge up to $6.13/min. EE and Vodafone sell India calls as an add-on, and O2 includes them only with the £15 Big Bundle.
| Carrier | Per minute |
|---|---|
SuparelayNo plan neededUp to 68× cheaper | $0.09 landline$0.10 mobile |
 | $6.13$0.04 with plan |
 | $5.42 |
 | $3.96 |
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 changes when the UK clocks change in March and October, not when India does.
- Time difference
- March to October: 4.5 hours ahead of London
- October to March: 5.5 hours ahead of London
- Daylight saving time
- None, the clocks never change
Why a call to India fails
O2 blocks international calls on a £0 Spend Cap
A £0 Spend Cap on O2 bars chargeable use outside the monthly and Bolt On allowances. International calls are in that group, so the call fails.
O2, What are spend caps?From 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 UK mobile?
Dial +91, then the number. It works from any mobile in the UK
Are calls to India included in the UK phone plans?
On some plans. O2 includes calls to India in its plans. EE and Vodafone 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 the UK?
With no plan, carriers in the UK charge up to $6.13 a minute. Suparelay charges each started minute, from your browser
Does EE include calls to India?
With the International Pass Add-On. Without it, EE charges $6.13 a minute to a landline and $6.13 to a mobile
Does O2 include calls to India?
Yes, up to 500 minutes. O2 includes 500 minutes to India with £30 Rolling plan
Does Vodafone include calls to India?
Yes, up to 500 minutes. Vodafone includes 500 minutes to India with International Saver 500
How to call Mumbai from the UK?
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 dial India from the UK?
Dial 00 91, then the number. From a mobile, +91 works too
How to call India number from the UK, calling India cell phones too?
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 UK 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 UK 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 number from the UK?
From a landline in the UK, dial 00 91, then the number
When is the best time to call India?
Call between 8:00 and 22:00 in India. March to October: 4.5 hours ahead of London. October to March: 5.5 hours ahead of London