How to Call
India from Canada
Make seamless calls to india from canada directly from your browser. Outbound calls don’t require a dedicated number. To receive inbound calls, secure a unique US/Canada digital number ($2.14 to $5/month).
Product facts
- Outbound: No dedicated number required.
- Inbound: Requires US/Canada digital number ($2.14 to $5/month).
- No apps: Works in Chrome, Safari, Edge, Firefox.
Product facts
- Outbound: No dedicated number required.
- Inbound: Requires US/Canada digital number ($2.14 to $5/month).
- No apps: Works in Chrome, Safari, Edge, Firefox.
Dialing India from Canada: 3 Easy Steps
Calling internationally from a Canadian landline or mobile requires specific codes.
Canada Exit Code
Dial 011 first.
This signals your carrier that you are making an international call.
(On mobile, just hold '0' until '+' appears)
India Code (+91)
Dial 91.
This is the unique country code for India.
Area Code & Number
Dial the Area Code (STD) or Mobile Number.Drop the leading zero!
Dialing Examples
Note: Delhi STD code is 011, but you dial just 11.
Indian mobiles start with 6, 7, 8, or 9.
Popular Indian City Codes (STD)
Use these codes when calling landlines. Do not use them for mobile phones.
| City | State | Code |
|---|---|---|
| New Delhi | Delhi | 11 |
| Mumbai | Maharashtra | 22 |
| Kolkata | West Bengal | 33 |
| Chennai | Tamil Nadu | 44 |
| Bangalore (Bengaluru) | Karnataka | 80 |
| City | State | Code |
|---|---|---|
| Hyderabad | Telangana | 40 |
| Ahmedabad | Gujarat | 79 |
| Pune | Maharashtra | 20 |
| Jaipur | Rajasthan | 141 |
| Lucknow | Uttar Pradesh | 522 |
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From Canada
Calling India from Canada can be expensive with providers like Rogers, Bell, or Telus. StartACall offers a modern alternative using VoIP technology, giving you crystal clear audio at a fraction of the cost.
Time Difference
India (IST) is 9.5 to 12.5 hours ahead of Canada, depending on your province.
Example: 9:00 AM in Toronto = 6:30 PM in New Delhi.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the exit code for Canada?
The exit code for Canada (and the US) is 011. You must dial this before the country code when making an international call from a landline. On mobile phones, you can simply use the '+' symbol.
How do I call an Indian mobile number from Canada?
Dial 011 + 91 + the 10-digit mobile number. Indian mobile numbers start with 6, 7, 8, or 9. Do not add a '0' before the mobile number.
Is it expensive to call India from Canada?
It depends on your provider. Major Canadian carriers charge high per-minute rates for international calls. StartACall offers significantly lower rates using VoIP technology.
What is the time difference between Toronto and Delhi?
New Delhi is typically 9 hours and 30 minutes ahead of Toronto (Eastern Time). Note that India does not observe Daylight Saving Time, so the difference changes by an hour when Canada changes clocks.
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