How to call the USA from India
- From mobile
- +1 xxx xxx xxxx
- From landline
- 00 1 xxx xxx xxxx
From $0.04/min in your browser, no plan needed
How to dial the USA from India
How to make a call to the USA from India: dial the exit code, the country code, and the number
- 00India exit code
- 1Country code of the USA
- xxx xxx xxxxThe 10-digit number, area code first
- From a mobile: +1 xxx xxx xxxx
Paste or type a number here to see how to dial it from anywhere
Example: +1 212 555 0100
- Mobile
- +1 212 555 0100
- Landline
- 00 1 212 555 0100
Main area codes in the USA
The area code comes right after 1, then the local number
- New York City00 121200 133200 164600 1934then 7 digits
- Los Angeles00 121300 131000 1323then 7 digits
- Brooklyn00 134700 1718then 7 digits
- Chicago00 131200 177300 1872then 7 digits
- Houston00 128100 171300 1832then 7 digits
- Phoenix00 148000 160200 1623then 7 digits
- Philadelphia00 121500 126700 1445then 7 digits
- San Antonio00 121000 1726then 7 digits
Before you call the USA
Add no 0 before the area code
The area code follows the 1 at once, so a leading 0 breaks the call.
- Fails
- 00 1 0 212 xxx xxxx
- Works
- 00 1 212 xxx xxxx
Save US contacts with +1
A number saved as +1 and 10 digits works from any mobile in India. On a landline, dial it like this.
- 00exit
- 1USA
- 212New York City
- xxx xxxxlocal number
Calling the USA from India without an international plan
Suparelay calls the USA for $0.04/min from your browser, with no plan. Without one, carriers in India charge up to $0.083/min. Airtel, Jio, and Vi each need an ISD pack on your line before they give their lower rate to the USA.
| Carrier | Per minute |
|---|---|
SuparelayNo plan neededUp to 2× cheaper | |
 | $0.083 + tax$0.021 + tax with plan |
 | $0.005 + tax |
 | $0.083 + tax$0.005 + tax with plan |
Want to call the USA?
Type the number and call from your browser, with no app and no plan
When to call the USA
The time now in the USA, and the best hours to call. The USA changes its clocks for daylight saving time in March and November, so the time difference to Kolkata moves by 1 hour.
- Time difference
- March to November: 9.5 hours behind Kolkata
- November to March: 10.5 hours behind Kolkata
- Daylight saving time
- Clocks change twice a year
- Time zones
- 8
Why a call to the USA 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 USA also fails when
- 00 does not work from every country
- The number does not take calls from abroad
Questions
How to call to the USA from India?
Dial 00 1, then the 10-digit number. From a mobile, +1 works too
How can I call the USA from India?
Dial 00 1, then the 10-digit number. From a mobile, +1 works too
How to make call to the USA from India?
Dial 00 1, then the 10-digit number. From a mobile, +1 works too
How to call the USA mobile number from India?
Dial +1, then the number. It works from any mobile in India
How do I start calling the USA cell phones?
Dial +1, then the number. It works from any mobile in India
How to call the USA landline from India?
From a landline in India, dial 00 1, then the 10-digit number
How to call New York City from India?
For New York City, dial 00 1 212, then the 7-digit local number
Do I need to dial 00 to call the USA?
From a landline, yes: dial 00, then 1. From a mobile, type + instead, and the phone adds the exit code
How to call the USA 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 much does it cost to call the USA from India?
With no plan, carriers in India charge up to $0.083 a minute. Suparelay charges each started minute, from your browser
Are calls to the USA included in India phone plans?
Not on most plans. No carrier in India that we checked includes the USA in a plan
Does Jio include calls to the USA?
Yes, up to 30 minutes. Jio includes 30 minutes to the USA with Jio ISD Pack 38
Does Vi include calls to the USA?
With the ISD Pack Rs 30/month. Without it, Vi charges $0.083 a minute to a landline and $0.083 to a mobile
Which apps call the USA from India through the internet?
WhatsApp and FaceTime call for free, but only someone with the same app. To ring a landline or a phone in the USA without the app, use your phone plan, a calling service, or Suparelay
How to make an international call to the USA?
Dial 00 1, then the 10-digit number. From a mobile, +1 works too
Can I call the USA on my iPhone?
Yes. In the Phone app, press and hold 0 for +, then dial 1 and the 10-digit number. Your plan must allow calls to the USA
Why isn't my call going through to the USA?
The usual causes: 00 does not work from every 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 USA?
Call between 8:00 and 22:00 in the USA. March to November: 9.5 hours behind Kolkata. November to March: 10.5 hours behind Kolkata