How to Call India 🇮🇳
India's country code is +91. The full recipe and the local quirks that make calls fail, below.
Quick dialing format
[exit code] + 91 + [number]
| From US & Canada | 011 91 ... |
| From UK & most of Europe | 00 91 ... |
| From Japan | 010 91 ... |
| From any mobile or browser | +91 ... |
The leading zero rule
Drop the leading 0 you see in domestically written numbers.
Area codes in India
| Place | Area code |
|---|---|
| Delhi | 11 |
| Mumbai | 22 |
| Bengaluru | 80 |
| Chennai | 44 |
| Kolkata | 33 |
Calling mobile numbers
Mobile numbers are 10 digits and don't use an area code. A number written 098765 43210 in India is dialed +91 98765 43210 from abroad.
Time zones and when to call
All of India runs on IST (UTC+5:30), a half-hour offset that trips up scheduling tools. From the US East Coast, India is 9.5 to 10.5 hours ahead depending on daylight saving.
The mistake people actually make
The half-hour time zone offset. A 9 AM meeting in New York is 6:30 PM in Mumbai, not 7 PM.
The cheapest ways to call India
Carrier international rates are the most expensive way to make this call. If the person you're calling uses WhatsApp or Telegram, an app-to-app call is free over any internet connection. To reach a regular India phone number, use a VoIP service or call straight from a web dialer: our guides to calling from your computer and calling from your browser cover the options, and free online calls explains what the free routes really cost.
Frequently asked questions
What is the country code for India?
The country code is +91. From a mobile or browser dialer, dial +91 followed by the local number. From a landline, dial your country's exit code first (011 from the US and Canada, 00 from most of Europe).
Do I drop the leading zero when calling India?
Drop the leading 0 you see in domestically written numbers.
How do I call a mobile number in India?
Mobile numbers are 10 digits and don't use an area code. A number written 098765 43210 in India is dialed +91 98765 43210 from abroad.
What is the cheapest way to call India?
Internet calling beats carrier international rates by a wide margin. If both sides use the same app (WhatsApp, Telegram), the call is free. To reach a regular phone number, a VoIP service or browser-based dialer charges a small per-minute rate instead of carrier international pricing.