How to call the UAE from India
- From mobile
- +971 x xxx xxxx
- From landline
- 00 971 x xxx xxxx
From $0.35/min in your browser, no plan needed
How to dial the UAE from India
How to make a call to the UAE from India: dial the exit code, the country code, and the number. A UAE area code loses its leading 0 after 971, so Dubai is 4 and not 04.
- Fails
- 00 971 04 xxx xxxx
- Works
- 00 971 4 xxx xxxx
- 00India exit code
- 971Country code of the UAE
- x xxx xxxxThe number, area code first
- From a mobile: +971 x xxx xxxx
Paste or type a number here to see how to dial it from anywhere
Example: +971 2 234 5678
- Mobile
- +971 2 234 5678
- Landline
- 00 971 2 234 5678
Main area codes in the UAE
The area code comes right after 971, then the local number
- Dubai00 9714then 7 digits
- Abu Dhabi00 9712then 7 digits
- Sharjah00 9716then 7 digits
- Al Ain City00 9713then 7 digits
- Fujairah00 9719then 7 digits
- Ras Alkhaimah00 9717then 7 digits
Before you call the UAE
Dial Abu Dhabi and Dubai
Each is an 8-digit number: the area code and 7 more digits.
- Dubai00 971 4
- Abu Dhabi00 971 2
Call Dubai from Airtel
Airtel prices the call by plan, so add the ISD pack first.
- Add the Airtel ISD pack
- Dial 00 971 4
- Dial the 7 digits
Save UAE cell phones with +971
Calling the UAE cell phones works from any mobile in India when you save the contact as +971 and the number.
Calling the UAE from India without an international plan
Suparelay calls the UAE for $0.35/min from your browser, with no plan. Without one, carriers in India charge up to $0.17/min. Airtel, Jio, and Vi each need an ISD pack for their pack rate to the UAE.
| Carrier | Per minute |
|---|---|
SuparelayNo plan needed | $0.35 landline$0.37 mobile |
 | $0.17 + tax$0.093 + tax with plan |
 | $0.093 + tax |
 | $0.13 + tax$0.12 + tax with plan |
Want to call the UAE?
Type the number and call from your browser, with no app and no plan
When to call the UAE
The time now in the UAE, and the best hours to call. The time difference to Kolkata stays the same in every month.
- Time difference
- All year: 1.5 hours behind Kolkata
- Daylight saving time
- None, the clocks never change
Why a call to the UAE 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 the UAE also fails when
- The 0 is still in the number
- The exit code is wrong for your country
Questions
How to call a Dubai number from India?
For Dubai, dial 00 971 4, then the 7-digit local number
How to call the UAE number from India?
Dial 00 971, then the number. From a mobile, +971 works too
How to call to the UAE from India?
The country code of the UAE is +971
How to call a Dubai mobile number from India?
Dial +971, then the number. It works from any mobile in India
How to call Dubai from India 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
Which app, such as WhatsApp, can call Dubai from India?
WhatsApp and FaceTime call for free, but only someone with the same app. To ring a landline or a phone in the UAE without the app, use your phone plan, a calling service, or Suparelay
How much does it cost to call the UAE from India?
With no plan, carriers in India charge up to $0.17 a minute. Suparelay charges each started minute, from your browser
Are calls to the UAE included in India phone plans?
Not on most plans. No carrier in India that we checked includes the UAE in a plan
Does Jio include calls to the UAE?
Yes, up to 10 minutes. Jio includes 10 minutes to the UAE with Jio ISD Pack 97
Does Vi include calls to the UAE?
With the ISD Pack Rs 18. Without it, Vi charges $0.13 a minute to a landline and $0.13 to a mobile
Do I need to dial 00 to call the UAE?
From a landline, yes: dial 00, then 971. From a mobile, type + instead, and the phone adds the exit code
How do I dial a +971 number?
Press and hold 0 until + appears, then dial 971 and the number
How can I call to the UAE from India on a landline?
From a landline in India, dial 00 971, then the number
When is the best time to call the UAE?
Call between 8:00 and 22:00 in the UAE. All year: 1.5 hours behind Kolkata