Call India from UK: Cheapest Ways in 2026 (£0.01/min)

📅 2025-12-15 ⏱️ 10 min read ✍️ BubblyPhone Team

Cheapest way to call India from UK. Compare BubblyPhone (£0.01/min), WhatsApp (free), Skype. Save 99% on UK to India calls. Complete dialing guide with area codes.

Looking for the cheapest way to call India from the UK? Whether you're calling family in Delhi, business contacts in Mumbai, or friends in Bangalore, this guide covers all the best methods to make affordable international calls to India in 2026.

Quick Answer:
The cheapest way to call India from UK is BubblyPhone at just £0.01/minute (about 60p per hour). For free calls, use WhatsApp if both parties have the app installed.

How to Call India from UK

India's country code is +91. To call India from UK:

  • Format: 00 91 + area code + phone number
  • Or: +91 + area code + phone number
  • Delhi landline: 00 91 11 XXXX XXXX
  • Mumbai landline: 00 91 22 XXXX XXXX
  • Indian mobile: 00 91 9XXX XXX XXX

5 Best Ways to Call India from UK

1. BubblyPhone ⭐ CHEAPEST

The most affordable way to call Indian landlines and mobiles from the UK. Crystal-clear quality, no contracts, works in your browser.

  • Rate: £0.01/min (60p per hour)
  • Features: HD Audio, No App Required, Pay as you go

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2. WhatsApp (Free)

Completely free voice and video calls if both you and the person in India have WhatsApp. India has 500M+ WhatsApp users.

  • Pros: Free calls, video calling, group calls
  • Cons: Both parties need WhatsApp, can't call landlines

3. Skype

Established VoIP service. India mobiles £0.017/min, landlines £0.012/min.

4. Lebara Mobile

UK mobile network with good India rates (~3p/min). Physical SIM option with bundles.

5. UK Carrier Plans

EE, Vodafone, O2 charge £1-2/min without plan. International add-ons £5-10/month extra.

Major India Area Codes

  • Delhi (NCR): +91 11
  • Mumbai: +91 22
  • Bangalore: +91 80
  • Chennai: +91 44
  • Kolkata: +91 33
  • Hyderabad: +91 40

Best Time to Call India from UK

India is 5 hours 30 minutes ahead of UK (GMT). During BST, India is 4h 30m ahead.

Best times: 6-9 AM UK (11:30 AM - 2:30 PM India) or 2-5 PM UK (7:30-10:30 PM India)

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