India Country Code (+91): Complete Guide
Complete guide to India country code +91. Learn how to dial India from abroad, understand Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore area codes, mobile operators (Jio, Airtel, Vodafone Idea, BSNL), and save money on international calls.
India Country Code: +91
International Code: +91
Total Digits: 10 (after +91)
Delhi: +91 11 XXXX XXXX
Mumbai: +91 22 XXXX XXXX
Mobile: +91 XXXXX XXXXX
Area Codes: 2-4 digits
The country code for India is +91. The digits right after +91 tell you where the number is: +91 11 is Delhi, +91 22 Mumbai, +91 33 Kolkata, +91 44 Chennai, +91 80 Bangalore and +91 40 Hyderabad, each followed by an 8-digit local number. A 10-digit number starting with 6, 7, 8 or 9 after +91 is a mobile.
How to Dial India from Abroad
๐ Dialing Format
From the USA/Canada:
- 011 91 11 XXXX XXXXDelhi landline
- 011 91 22 XXXX XXXXMumbai landline
- 011 91 XXXXX XXXXXMobile number
From UK/Europe:
- 00 91 11 XXXX XXXXDelhi landline
- 00 91 80 XXXX XXXXBangalore landline
- +91 XXXXX XXXXXMobile (from any phone)
โ ๏ธ Important: When calling India from abroad, drop the leading "0" from Indian area codes. A number written as 011-12345678 in India (Delhi) becomes +91 11 12345678 internationally.
๐ฑ Indian Mobile Numbers
Indian mobile numbers are always 10 digits and start with 6, 7, 8, or 9:
No area code needed for mobile numbers - just dial +91 followed by the 10-digit number
India Area Codes by City
India uses a closed numbering plan where all phone numbers are 10 digits. Major cities like Delhi (011) and Mumbai (022) have 2-digit area codes with 8-digit local numbers. Smaller cities have 3-4 digit area codes with correspondingly shorter local numbers.
| City | Area Code | Metro Population | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delhi (NCR)(Capital region) | 11 | 32M | +91 11 XXXX XXXX |
| Mumbai(Financial capital) | 22 | 21M | +91 22 XXXX XXXX |
| Kolkata(East India hub) | 33 | 15M | +91 33 XXXX XXXX |
| Chennai(South India hub) | 44 | 11M | +91 44 XXXX XXXX |
| Bangalore(IT capital) | 80 | 13M | +91 80 XXXX XXXX |
| Hyderabad(Tech hub) | 40 | 10M | +91 40 XXXX XXXX |
India Mobile Operators
India has about 1.3 billion mobile subscriptions (TRAI, September 2026), making it the world's second-largest telecom market. Four operators serve almost all of them, and Jio, Airtel and Vi offer 5G:
Reliance Jio
39.32%Bharti Airtel
38.02%Vodafone Idea (Vi)
15.39%BSNL
7.25%๐ Market Overview (September 2026)
India has about 1.3 billion mobile subscriptions. Key facts:
- โข Jio + Airtel + Vi hold about 93% of the market
- โข Mobile number portability - users can switch carriers and keep their number
- โข 5G from Jio and Airtel across the country, and from Vi in a growing list of cities
- โข WhatsApp has 500+ million users in India
Cost to Call India
| Service | Rate/Minute | 30 min call | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|
| WhatsApp / app-to-app | Free | $0.00 | Internet-dependent; both need the app |
| Google Voice | $0.02 | $0.60 | Needs a US Google Voice account |
| BubblyPhone | $0.09 landline / $0.105 mobile | $2.70 / $3.15 | Any browser, no Google account |
Rates as of October 2026. US carrier rates to India depend on your plan; some plans include India calling and others charge pay-per-use, so check yours before dialing.
๐ฐ Call Indian Numbers from Your Browser
No Google account or US number? BubblyPhone calls India from $0.09/min (landlines) and $0.105/min (mobiles), as of October 2026. It offers:
- โ Calls to any Indian landline or mobile, no app needed
- โ Works on WiFi or mobile data
- โ No contracts or connection fees, billed per started minute
- โ Unanswered calls are free
Pro Tips for Calling India
Best Time to Call
IST (Indian Standard Time) is UTC+5:30 all year, with no daylight saving. India is 10.5 hours ahead of EST (13.5 hours ahead of PST), and 9.5 hours ahead of EDT in US summer. Best time from the US East Coast: 7 PM - 11 PM Eastern (morning in India).
Emergency Numbers
Police: 100 | Fire: 101 | Ambulance: 102 | Unified Emergency: 112 (works like 911 in the US)
WhatsApp is King
With 500+ million users, WhatsApp is the most popular messaging app in India. Most Indians prefer WhatsApp calls/messages over regular phone calls.
Indian SIM Cards
Tourists can get prepaid SIMs from Jio or Airtel at airports. Requires passport, visa, and photo. Activation takes 24-48 hours due to verification requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is India's country code?
India's country code is +91. This code is used for all telephone calls made to India from abroad.
How do I dial an Indian mobile number from the US?
Dial 011 + 91 + 10-digit mobile number. For example: 011 91 98765 43210. No area code is needed for mobile numbers.
What's the difference between 011 and 11 for Delhi?
The "0" is only used for domestic Indian calls. When calling from abroad, drop the leading 0, so 011 (Delhi domestic) becomes just 11 after the +91 country code.
Can I tell which carrier an Indian mobile belongs to?
No, India has mobile number portability since 2011, meaning users can switch carriers while keeping their number. The prefix no longer indicates the operator.
What's the best way to call India for free?
Use WhatsApp (extremely popular in India), Google Meet, or other apps for free calls when both parties have internet. To call an Indian phone number, Google Voice is cheapest at $0.02/min but needs a US Google Voice account; BubblyPhone works from any browser at $0.09/min to landlines and $0.105/min to mobiles (October 2026).
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