India

India country code: +91

To call India from abroad, dial +91 and then the local number. If the local number starts with 0, drop that 0.

How to dial India

  1. 1. Start with +91. On a mobile, hold 0 for +. On a landline, dial your exit code first (00 in most countries, 011 from the US and Canada).
  2. 2. Adjust the local number. If the local number starts with 0, drop that 0.
  3. 3. Dial the rest. Or skip the formatting: pick Indiain Kitaphone's dialer and it adds +91 for you.

Dialing examples

Mobile
081234 56789 โ†’ +91 81234 56789
Landline
Dial the area code without its leading 0, then the number.

India at a glance

Country code
+91
Main language
Hindi
Time zone
UTC+5:30 all year
Kitaphone rate
$0.10/min landline ยท $0.08/min mobile
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Questions about calling India

What is the country code for India?
+91. From outside India, dial +91 and then the local number. If the local number starts with 0, drop that 0.
How do I dial a mobile number in India from abroad?
Write it in international form: 081234 56789 becomes +91 81234 56789.
Do I drop the leading 0 when calling India?
Yes. Numbers in India are written locally with a leading 0, which you leave out after +91.
What time zone is India in?
UTC+5:30 all year. Check the local time before you call.
What language is spoken in India?
The main language is Hindi.
How much does it cost to call India?
$0.10 per minute to landlines and $0.08 per minute to mobiles, billed in whole minutes from prepaid credit. No subscription and no connection fee.
Does the person in India need an app?
No. Kitaphone calls the ordinary phone network, so the call arrives on their normal mobile or landline. They need no app, no account and no internet connection.

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