How to call the UK from India
- From mobile
- +44 xx xxxx xxxx
- From landline
- 00 44 xx xxxx xxxx
From $0.05/min in your browser, no plan needed
How to dial the UK from India
How to make a call to the UK from India: dial the exit code, the country code, and the number. Most UK lines are a 10-digit number after 44, and some have 9 or 7 digits.
- Fails
- 00 44 0 20 xxxx xxxx
- Works
- 00 44 20 xxxx xxxx
- 00India exit code
- 44Country code of the UK
- xx xxxx xxxxThe number, area code first
- From a mobile: +44 xx xxxx xxxx
Paste or type a number here to see how to dial it from anywhere
Example: +44 20 7946 0018
- Mobile
- +44 20 7946 0018
- Landline
- 00 44 20 7946 0018
Main area codes in the UK
The area code comes right after 44, then the local number
- London00 4420then the local number
- Birmingham00 44121then the local number
- Glasgow00 44141then the local number
- Manchester00 44161then the local number
- Sheffield00 44114then the local number
- Leeds00 44113then the local number
- Edinburgh00 44131then the local number
- Liverpool00 44151then the local number
Before you call the UK
Dial Birmingham from India
Birmingham is 00 44 121, then the local number. Other UK cities follow the same pattern.
- Birmingham00 44 121
- Bristol00 44 117
- Cardiff00 44 29
- Leicester00 44 116
Call a UK number from Airtel
How to call to the UK from India on Airtel: type +44 or dial 00 44, then the number.
- Dial 00, or hold 0 for +
- Dial 44
- Dial the number without its 0
Calling UK cell phones
Calling the UK cell phones from India takes +44, then the number without its 0.
Calling the UK from India without an international plan
Suparelay calls the UK for $0.05/min from your browser, with no plan. Without one, carriers in India charge up to $0.16/min. No carrier in India that we checked includes the UK in a plan, so each call needs an ISD pack or a per-minute charge.
| Carrier | Per minute |
|---|---|
SuparelayNo plan neededUp to 3× cheaper | $0.05 landline$0.07 mobile |
 | $0.083 + tax$0.021 + tax with plan |
 | $0.042 + tax |
 | $0.16 + tax$0.021 + tax with plan |
Want to call the UK?
Type the number and call from your browser, with no app and no plan
When to call the UK
The time now in the UK, and the best hours to call. The time difference changes in March and October, when UK daylight saving time starts and ends.
- Time difference
- March to October: 4.5 hours behind Kolkata
- October to March: 5.5 hours behind Kolkata
- Daylight saving time
- Clocks change twice a year
Why a call to the UK 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 UK also fails when
- The 0 is still in the number
- The exit code is wrong for your country
- The number does not take calls from abroad
Questions
How to call the UK from India on a cell phone?
Dial +44, then the number. It works from any mobile in India
Are calls to the UK included in India phone plans?
Not on most plans. No carrier in India that we checked includes the UK in a plan
How much does it cost to call the UK from India?
With no plan, carriers in India charge up to $0.16 a minute. Suparelay charges each started minute, from your browser
How to call the UK number 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
How to call London from India?
For London, dial 00 44 20, then the local number
Do I need to dial 00 to call the UK?
From a landline, yes: dial 00, then 44. From a mobile, type + instead, and the phone adds the exit code
How to call the UK landline from India?
From a landline in India, dial 00 44, then the number
Can I call the UK on my iPhone?
Yes. In the Phone app, press and hold 0 for +, then dial 44 and the number. Your plan must allow calls to the UK
How to call the UK 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 the UK without the app, use your phone plan, a calling service, or Suparelay
Why isn't my call going through to the UK?
The usual causes: the 0 is still in 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
When is the best time to call the UK?
Call between 8:00 and 22:00 in the UK. March to October: 4.5 hours behind Kolkata. October to March: 5.5 hours behind Kolkata