How to call Russia from India
- From mobile
- +7 xxx xxx xx xx
- From landline
- 00 7 xxx xxx xx xx
From $0.26/min in your browser, no plan needed
How to dial Russia from India
How to make a call to Russia from India: dial the exit code, the country code, and the number. A Russian 10-digit number follows the 7: a 3-digit area code and 7 more digits.
- 00India exit code
- 7Country code of Russia
- 495Moscow
- xxx xx xxLocal number
- From a mobile: +7 xxx xxx xx xx
Paste or type a number here to see how to dial it from anywhere
Example: +7 495 771 81 00
- Mobile
- +7 495 771 81 00
- Landline
- 00 7 495 771 81 00
Main area codes in Russia
The area code comes right after 7, then the local number
- Moscow00 7495then 7 digits
- Saint Petersburg00 7812then 7 digits
- Novosibirsk00 7383then 7 digits
- Yekaterinburg00 7343then 7 digits
- Nizhny Novgorod00 7831then 7 digits
- Kazan00 7843then 7 digits
- Chelyabinsk00 7351then 7 digits
- Omsk00 7381then 7 digits
Before you call Russia
Drop the 8 before the area code
Russians save numbers with a leading 8. When calling Russia cell phones from India, leave that 8 out.
- Fails
- 00 7 8 495 xxx xx xx
- Works
- 00 7 495 xxx xx xx
Area codes of other big cities
Each city takes 7 local digits after its code.
- Saint Petersburg00 7 812
- Novosibirsk00 7 383
- Kazan00 7 843
Calling a Russia toll free number
How do I call Russia from India on a toll free number? Dial it like any other number.
- Dial 00 7
- Leave out the 8
- Dial the rest of the number
Calling Russia from India without an international plan
Suparelay calls Russia for $0.26/min from your browser, with no plan. Without one, carriers in India charge up to $0.15/min. No carrier in India that we checked includes Russia in a plan, so each call is charged by the minute.
| Carrier | Per minute |
|---|---|
SuparelayNo plan needed | $0.26 landline$0.38 mobile |
 | $0.12 + tax$0.093 + tax with plan |
 | $0.083 + tax |
 | $0.15 + tax |
Want to call Russia?
Type the number and call from your browser, with no app and no plan
When to call Russia
The time now in Russia, and the best hours to call. The time difference never changes, so the best hours stay the same in every season.
- Time difference
- All year: 2.5 hours behind Kolkata
- Daylight saving time
- None, the clocks never change
- Time zones
- 11
Why a call to Russia fails
New Vi postpaid lines need physical verification for ISD
A new Vi postpaid line does not get international calls until Vi verifies the subscriber in person. This applies to every destination.
Vi, Postpaid Terms and ConditionsVi postpaid ISD discount ends during national roaming
The discounted ISD rate of a Vi postpaid plan or pack applies only on the home network. During national roaming, Vi charges the standard ISD rate for every destination.
Vi, Postpaid ISD Call Rates & ISD CodesFrom any country, a call to Russia also fails when
- The 8 is still in the number
- The exit code is wrong for your country
Questions
How to call Russia from India on a cell phone or mobile?
Dial +7, then the number. It works from any mobile in India
Are calls to Russia included in India phone plans?
Not on most plans. No carrier in India that we checked includes Russia in a plan
How much does it cost to call Russia from India?
With no plan, carriers in India charge up to $0.15 a minute. Suparelay charges each started minute, from your browser
Does Jio include calls to Russia?
Jio charges $0.083 a minute to a landline in Russia and $0.083 to a mobile
Does Vi include calls to Russia?
Vi charges $0.15 a minute to a landline in Russia and $0.15 to a mobile
How to call Moscow from India?
For Moscow, dial 00 7 495, then the 7-digit local number
Do I need to dial 00 to call Russia?
From a landline, yes: dial 00, then 7. From a mobile, type + instead, and the phone adds the exit code
How to call a Russia landline from India?
From a landline in India, dial 00 7, then the number
How to make an international call to Russia?
Dial 00 7, then the number. From a mobile, +7 works too
Can I call Russia on my iPhone?
Yes. In the Phone app, press and hold 0 for +, then dial 7 and the number. Your plan must allow calls to Russia
Why isn't my call going through to Russia?
The usual causes: the 8 is still in the number and the exit code is wrong for your country. Each one is listed above, with a link to its fix
How to call Russia from India for free online?
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 Russia from India on WhatsApp?
WhatsApp and FaceTime call for free, but only someone with the same app. To ring a landline or a phone in Russia without the app, use your phone plan, a calling service, or Suparelay
When is the best time to call Russia?
Call between 8:00 and 22:00 in Russia. All year: 2.5 hours behind Kolkata