How to call India from the US
- From mobile
- +91 xxxxx xxxxx
- From landline
- 011 91 xxxxx xxxxx
From $0.09/min in your browser, no plan needed
How to dial India from the US
How to make a call to India from the US: dial the exit code, the country code, and the number. Drop the 0 that starts an Indian area code: Mumbai is 22 after 91, never 022.
- Fails
- 011 91 022 xxxx xxxx
- Works
- 011 91 22 xxxx xxxx
- 011The US 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
- 011 91 74104 10123
Main area codes in India
The area code comes right after 91, then the local number
- Mumbai011 9122then 8 digits
- Delhi011 9111then 8 digits
- Bengaluru011 9180then 8 digits
- Hyderabad011 9140then 8 digits
- Ahmedabad011 9179then 8 digits
- Chennai011 9144then 8 digits
- Kolkata011 9133then 8 digits
- Surat011 91261then 7 digits
Before you call India
Dial Pune, Chennai, or Surat
Each is a 10-digit number: the area code plus 7 or 8 digits. Surat takes 7, Pune and Chennai take 8.
- Pune011 91 20
- Chennai011 91 44
- Surat011 91 261
Save contacts with the plus sign
For calling India cell phones, a contact saved with +91 works from any US mobile.
- Press and hold 0 for +
- Dial 91
- Dial the number
Check toll free numbers first
Before you call an India toll free number from the US, check that it takes calls from abroad. Some do not, and the call fails.
Calling India from the US without an international plan
Suparelay calls India for $0.09/min from your browser, with no plan. Without one, carriers in the US charge up to $4.00/min. No US carrier that we checked includes India in a plan, so each one needs an add-on or charges per minute.
| Carrier | Per minute |
|---|---|
SuparelayNo plan neededUp to 44× cheaper | $0.09 landline$0.10 mobile |
 | $4.00 + tax |
 | $3.00 + tax |
 | $2.49 + 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. Only the US moves its clocks, so the time difference changes in March and November.
- Time difference
- March to November: 9.5 hours ahead of New York
- November to March: 10.5 hours ahead of New York
- Daylight saving time
- None, the clocks never change
Why a call to India fails
AT&T bills Wi-Fi calls abroad at long-distance rates
An AT&T Wi-Fi call to an international number uses international long distance rates. The Wi-Fi connection does not make the call cheaper.
AT&T, Wi-Fi CallingFrom 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 do I call India from the US with a cell phone?
Dial +91, then the number. It works from any mobile in the US
Are calls to India included in the US phone plans?
Not on most plans. No carrier in the US that we checked includes India in a plan
How much does it cost to call India from the US?
With no plan, carriers in the US charge up to $4.00 a minute. Suparelay charges each started minute, from your browser
How to call Mumbai from the US?
For Mumbai, dial 011 91 22, then the 8-digit local number
Do I need to dial 011 to call India?
From a landline, yes: dial 011, 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
Free call to India: how to call India from the US 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
What are the best apps to call 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
How to call India landline from the USA?
From a landline in the US, dial 011 91, then the number
How to call to India from the USA, and what is the best way to call India from the USA?
Dial 011 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. March to November: 9.5 hours ahead of New York. November to March: 10.5 hours ahead of New York