How do I call India from abroad?

To call India, dial your country's exit code, followed by the country code +91, and then the local phone number.

What is the country calling code for India?

The country calling code for India is +91. To call India from abroad, dial +91 followed by the local phone number.

What timezone is India in?

India is in the UTC+05:30 timezone.

What currency is used in India?

The official currency of India is the Indian rupee (₹). This is the primary currency used for all transactions in the country.

What is the capital city of India?

The capital city of India is New Delhi. It serves as the political and administrative center of the country.

How do I make cheap calls to India?

To make affordable calls to India from abroad, use CallTuv's browser-based calling service. Simply dial +91 followed by the local number. No app download required, and our rates are significantly cheaper than traditional phone carriers.

How much does it cost to call India?

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How to Call India

Calling India: [exit code] 91 [local number].

India Country Code: +91

ISO: IN

IND

Quick answer

To call India, dial your international exit code, 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

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 anywhere in the world

International Guide

Dial your country's exit code

Start with your country's international dialing prefix (often 00 or 011, or use + on mobile).

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: [exit code] 91 [local number] - For example: 00 91 612 345 678

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International Dialing Format

009181234 56789

Exit Code•Country Code•Phone Number

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Calling India: 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 at a Glance

India, located in Southern Asia, is a nation with a rich identity. Its capital city, New Delhi, serves as the administrative center for a population of approximately 1.4B.

The official currency is the Indian rupee (₹). When calling India, the country code is +91. The country observes the UTC+05:30 time zone(s), and the primary language(s) spoken include English, Hindi, Tamil.

Destination Calling Profile: India

Population

1.4B

Population Rank

#1 of 230

Language Footprint

English, Hindi, Tamil

Time Zone Footprint

UTC+05:30

City/Area Code Coverage

49 locations listed

Dial Code Status

Exclusive code in dataset

India currently has a 10-digit local number pattern in this guide, with country code +91.

Detailed route planning

Route planning details: India

Use this route profile to plan a real international call to India, including dialing format, timing, and destination context.

From

Your location

India

Common exit code: 00 or +India calling code: +91Time difference: N/A

For most international calls, start with your exit code or the plus sign, then dial +91 before the local India number.

Use India local business hours as the safest reference point before placing the call.

India dialing details

India is represented here by IN/IND, New Delhi, Southern Asia, about 1.4B people, Indian rupee (₹), and primary language context of English, Hindi, Tamil.

Destination calling code: +91. Destination time zones: UTC+05:30. Rate check: check live price before dialing.

India call planning

This destination-first route depends on the caller's local exit code plus +91. For business calls, use India's local workday as the default timing reference.

Dialing sequence: exit code +91 local number. Business-hour window: Use destination business hours. Time relationship: N/A.

Destination market: India is in Southern Asia, with New Delhi as a main administrative center. Calls may reach family, companies, banks, hotels, clinics, or public offices across a market of about 1.4B. Primary language context: English, Hindi, Tamil. Local billing and everyday prices use Indian rupee (₹).

Route context: This page is destination-first, so the most important planning variables are India's country code, local timezone, destination language context, and whether the number is mobile or landline.

Use your local international prefix or +, then +91, then the India local number.India business-hour planning depends on the local destination timezone; the primary reference point here is New Delhi.India language context: English, Hindi, Tamil. Keep this in mind when calling businesses, hotels, banks, or local services.For India, check whether you are calling a landline or mobile number because those prices can differ; current context: check live price before dialing.

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City & Area Codes for India

49 Locations

City / Region	Area Code	Full Dialing Pattern
Agra	91-562	+91-562 [local number]
Ahmedabad	91-79	+91-79 [local number]
Ajmer	91-145	+91-145 [local number]
Alwar	91-144	+91-144 [local number]
Amritsar	91-183	+91-183 [local number]
Aurangabad	91-2432	+91-2432 [local number]
Bangalore	91-80	+91-80 [local number]
Barmer	91-2982	+91-2982 [local number]
Baroda	91-265	+91-265 [local number]
Beawar	91-1462	+91-1462 [local number]
Bharatpur	91-5644	+91-5644 [local number]
Bhilwara	91-1482	+91-1482 [local number]
Bhopal	91-755	+91-755 [local number]
Bikaner	91-151	+91-151 [local number]
Bundi	91-747	+91-747 [local number]
Chandigarh	91-172	+91-172 [local number]
Chennai (formerly Madras)	91-44	+91-44 [local number]
Chittorgarh	91-8572	+91-8572 [local number]
Coimbator	91-422	+91-422 [local number]
Dehradun	91-135	+91-135 [local number]
Delhi	91-11	+91-11 [local number]
Deogarh	91-6432	+91-6432 [local number]
Dholpur	91-5642	+91-5642 [local number]
Fathepur Sikri	91-5619	+91-5619 [local number]
Hyderabad	91-40	+91-40 [local number]
Jaipur	91-141	+91-141 [local number]
Jullundur	91-181	+91-181 [local number]
Kanpur	91-512	+91-512 [local number]
Kolkatta (formerly Calcutta)	91-33	+91-33 [local number]
Kota	91-744	+91-744 [local number]
Lucknow	91-522	+91-522 [local number]
Manipal	91-8252	+91-8252 [local number]
Mount Abu	91-2974	+91-2974 [local number]
Mumbai (formerly Bombay )	91-22	+91-22 [local number]
Mussooree	91-1362	+91-1362 [local number]
Mysore	91-821	+91-821 [local number]
Nagaur	91-1582	+91-1582 [local number]
New Delhi	91-11	+91-11 [local number]
Patna	91-612	+91-612 [local number]
Pune (formerly Poona)	91-20	+91-20 [local number]
Pushkar	91-145	+91-145 [local number]
Rajkot	91-281	+91-281 [local number]
Ranthambhore Natl. Park	91-7462	+91-7462 [local number]
Sariska	91-144	+91-144 [local number]
Simla	91-177	+91-177 [local number]
Srinagar	91-194	+91-194 [local number]
Surat	91-261	+91-261 [local number]
Udaipur	91-294	+91-294 [local number]
Vadodara	91-265	+91-265 [local number]

Area codes are typically followed by the subscriber number.