Indian Phone Number Format

The Indian phone number has three main components: the Indian country code, the local area code, and a unique phone number.

The Indian country code is +91, representing India on the global telephone network. When dialing an Indian number from outside the country, you must place this code at the beginning of the number.

The area code identifies a specific region, city, or town within India. It helps the telecom network route your call to the correct area. Indian area codes are usually 2-4 digits long, categorized based on the size of the location.

The local number is the last part of a phone number assigned to an individual. Depending on the area code length, it usually consists of 6-8 digits. It is an actual number you can use to reach the person you want to contact.

When calling internationally, the Indian phone number format includes exit codes, country codes, and area codes.

To call the Indian landline number internationally, dial your country’s exit code, Indian country code ‘91’, and area code followed by the local landline number.

Exit code: Dial the international access code specific to your country. For example, the UK exit code is 00, and the US exit code is 011.

Country code: Enter the  Indian country code 91.

Area code: Enter the area code, which is a 2-4 digit number that indicates a specific region in India.

Local Number: Lastly, enter the local number of 6 to 8 digits.

To call an Indian mobile number from abroad, enter an international access code, an Indian country code, and then a 10-digit mobile number.

Exit code: Enter your country’s international access code.

Country code: The country code for India is +91.

Local number: Enter the subscriber’s 10-digit number, divided into two sections: the first four numbers indicate an operator code, and the last six-digit number is unique to the subscriber.

Consider the Indian time zone and calling cost when dialing Indian phone numbers. This ensures you make a call at a reasonable price at the right time for your receiver.

When making a call to India, the most major factor to consider is cost. Different phone carriers and services may charge varied rates for international calls. Some plans may offer discounted rates for calls to India, while others may charge per minute. Most of the time, you can expect the international cost rate to be high with any carrier. However, the Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) platforms often provide affordable rates to call India locally and internationally.
 

India has a single time zone, Indian Standard Time (IST), which is 5 hours and 30 minutes ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC+5:30). If you are calling from a different country, calculate the time difference to avoid calling during odd hours. For example, if you’re in the United States, consider calling at night time in your home country to reach India in the morning.

Some common mistakes when calling India could be dialing incorrect format or mismatching the area codes.

One mistake people make while calling India is dialing a number in the wrong format. The issue is common when dialing from abroad. Callers often dial the number the way they’d call for local calls. One must remember that it’s mandatory to include the international access code and Indian country code when calling from outside the country.

India has 2643 area codes. With this many area codes, it's common to input the wrong one when calling India. This often leads to call drops or reaching the wrong recipient. So make sure you double-check the area code of the city or region so as not to misplace the call.

Dialing the right Indian phone number format while calling India is important for a successful connection. To call locally, you must know the subscriber area code and number. But while calling internationally, you must also consider or dial your country’s international access code, Indian country code alongside subscriber area code and local number.

Additionally, it’s important to consider calling costs when calling Indian numbers, especially for international calls. It’s quite expensive with most of the carriers. You can reduce this cost with a virtual phone number from Calilio to call from and to India at a reasonable price. Explore our pricing plans.

To write an Indian phone number in an international format, first enter the exit code, country code, area code, and local number. For example, when calling from the USA, use the exit code (USA) + Indian country code + area code + local number.

Written as: 011 91 XX XXXXX

The examples of an Indian phone number are as follows:
 

• Mobile phone number: 9876543XXX
• Landline phone number:  22 12345678  (The 22 is the area code of Mumbai)

+91 phone number is the country code of India. It is used when calling India internationally.

No, Indian phone numbers do not have 11-digit numbers. They are 10 digits long and consist of a 2-4 digit area code (STD code) followed by a 7-8 digit subscriber number.