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India country code: +91
- Exit code from India: 00
- Time zone: IST (UTC+5:30, no DST)
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What is the country code for India?
The country code for India is +91. To call India from the United States, dial 011 91 followed by the local number with its leading 0 removed. From a mobile, dial +91 directly. A India number in full international format looks like +91 98765 43210.
India at a glance
- Country calling code
- +91
- ISO country code
- IN
- Exit code (dialling out of India)
- 00
- The prefix people in this country dial to reach another country.
- National trunk prefix
- 0
- Drop the 0 when dialling from abroad.
- Number length
- 10 digits, always
- Time zone
- IST (UTC+5:30, no DST)
Dialing
How to call India: step by step
The full sequence is: exit code + 91 + local number (minus the leading 0).
- 1
Dial your exit code
From the United States and Canada that is 011. From most of Europe, Asia, and Africa it is 00. On any mobile you can simply press and hold 0 to get a + instead, which works from anywhere. - 2
Dial 91
91 is the country calling code for India. It never changes and it is the same from every country in the world. - 3
Drop the leading 0
Numbers written for domestic use in India start with a 0. That is a national trunk prefix, not part of the number; remove it when dialling from abroad. 11 2345 6789 is what you dial after +91. - 4
Check the time first
India is on IST (UTC+5:30, no DST). Business calls placed outside local working hours are the most common reason an international call goes unanswered.
Worth knowing
Every Indian mobile number is 10 digits starting 6, 7, 8, or 9. India sits on a half-hour offset, so US Eastern is 9:30 or 10:30 hours behind depending on the season.
Number format
What a India phone number looks like
The examples below are format patterns showing digit grouping. They are not working numbers.
| Type | Format | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Landline | +91 XX XXXX XXXX | +91 11 2345 6789 |
| Mobile | +91 XXXXX XXXXX | +91 98765 43210 |
City codes
India area and city codes
Written domestically these carry a leading 0. Drop it when dialling from abroad.
| City / region | Code | Dial from abroad |
|---|---|---|
| Delhi | 011 | +91 11 |
| Mumbai | 022 | +91 22 |
| Bengaluru | 080 | +91 80 |
| Chennai | 044 | +91 44 |
| Hyderabad | 040 | +91 40 |
| Kolkata | 033 | +91 33 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the country code for India?
The country code for India is +91. Written in full international (E.164) format, a India number looks like +91 98765 43210.
How do I call India from the United States?
Dial 011, then 91, then the local number with its leading 0 removed. From a mobile you can dial +91 directly instead of 011.
How many digits is a India phone number?
10 digits, always. Written internationally it becomes +91 followed by that national number.
Do I keep the 0 when calling India from abroad?
No. The leading 0 is a domestic trunk prefix. Dial +91 followed by the number with the 0 removed. Including it is the single most common reason calls to India fail.
What time is it in India?
India is on IST (UTC+5:30, no DST). Check the local time before calling; the safe business window is roughly 9am to 5pm local.
Sources
- ITU-T Recommendation E.164 — The international public telecommunication numbering plan — International Telecommunication UnionThe international number format, the 15-digit maximum, and how country codes and national numbers compose.
- ITU-T International Numbering Resources — International Telecommunication UnionThe assignment of country calling codes and the published national numbering plans they belong to.
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