How to Call India from China
Calling India from China: 00 91 [local number].
India Country Code: +91
Quick answer
To call India from China, dial 00, then 91, then the local number without leading zeros. Example: 00 91 81234 56789.
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Dialing format
00 91 81234 56789
Exit code • Country code • Local number
Exit code
00
China's international dialing prefix
Country code
+91
India's international calling code
Local number
81234 56789
Enter the local number without the country code
Browser format
+91 81234 56789
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Whether you’re calling family, friends, or business contacts, knowing how to call India correctly helps your conversation start smoothly. This guide covers the essential dialing steps, including country and area codes that are easy to miss. By the end, you’ll be ready to connect confidently with anyone in India - whether you’re calling New Delhi or anywhere else.
Step-by-Step Dialing Guide
Follow these simple steps to make a call to India from China
Dial the exit code for China
Start by dialing 00 (or use + on mobile). This is the international dialing prefix for China.
Add India's country code
Dial the country code +91 for India.
Enter the local phone number
Dial the local phone number in India (typically 8-10 digits, without any leading zeros).
Complete dialing format
Full format: 00 91 [local number] - For example: 00 91 612 345 678
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Calling India from China: Calling Code, Local Time & More
Calling Code
+91
Capital of India
New Delhi
Region
Asia (Southern Asia)
Currency of India
Indian rupee (₹)
India Time Zones
UTC+05:30
Current time
Your time
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India
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India is --
Exit Code in China
00 (dial 00 (or + from mobile))
Route Dialing Pattern
00 91 81234 56789
Best Calling Window (Origin Time)
N/A
City & Area Codes for India
| City / Region | Area Code |
|---|---|
| Agra | 91-562 |
| Ahmedabad | 91-79 |
| Ajmer | 91-145 |
| Alwar | 91-144 |
| Amritsar | 91-183 |
| Aurangabad | 91-2432 |
| Bangalore | 91-80 |
| Barmer | 91-2982 |
| Baroda | 91-265 |
| Beawar | 91-1462 |
| Bharatpur | 91-5644 |
| Bhilwara | 91-1482 |
| Bhopal | 91-755 |
| Bikaner | 91-151 |
| Bundi | 91-747 |
| Chandigarh | 91-172 |
| Chennai (formerly Madras) | 91-44 |
| Chittorgarh | 91-8572 |
| Coimbator | 91-422 |
| Dehradun | 91-135 |
Show all 49 India area codes
| Delhi | 91-11 |
| Deogarh | 91-6432 |
| Dholpur | 91-5642 |
| Fathepur Sikri | 91-5619 |
| Hyderabad | 91-40 |
| Jaipur | 91-141 |
| Jullundur | 91-181 |
| Kanpur | 91-512 |
| Kolkatta (formerly Calcutta) | 91-33 |
| Kota | 91-744 |
| Lucknow | 91-522 |
| Manipal | 91-8252 |
| Mount Abu | 91-2974 |
| Mumbai (formerly Bombay ) | 91-22 |
| Mussooree | 91-1362 |
| Mysore | 91-821 |
| Nagaur | 91-1582 |
| New Delhi | 91-11 |
| Patna | 91-612 |
| Pune (formerly Poona) | 91-20 |
| Pushkar | 91-145 |
| Rajkot | 91-281 |
| Ranthambhore Natl. Park | 91-7462 |
| Sariska | 91-144 |
| Simla | 91-177 |
| Srinagar | 91-194 |
| Surat | 91-261 |
| Udaipur | 91-294 |
| Vadodara | 91-265 |
