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Call India from USA
Country Code +91

Reach India (+91) from United States straight in your browser. Outbound calls need no phone number, and you only add one when you also want to receive calls.

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.
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How to Call India Step-by-Step

Dialing India is straightforward, but knowing the difference between landlines and mobiles is key.

1

Exit Code

Dial 011 from a US landline.
Or just + from mobile/VoIP.

2

Country Code (+91)

Dial +91. This routes the call to India.

3

Number

Landline: Area Code + Number.
Mobile: 10-digit number directly.

Mobile vs Landline Format

Indian mobile numbers are 10 digits long and usually start with 6, 7, 8, or 9. Landlines have variable length area codes (STD codes).

Landline (Delhi)
+91 11 2345 6789
Mobile
+91 98123 45678

Major India City Codes (STD)

Area codes for landlines in major Indian cities.

CityStateArea Code
New DelhiDelhi11
MumbaiMaharashtra22
BangaloreKarnataka80
ChennaiTamil Nadu44
HyderabadTelangana40
CityStateArea Code
KolkataWest Bengal33
PuneMaharashtra20
AhmedabadGujarat79
JaipurRajasthan141
LucknowUttar Pradesh522

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India from USA

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Low Rates

Pennies per minute to call India.

Nationwide

Coverage across all Indian states.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ISD code for India?

The ISD (International Subscriber Dialing) code for India is 91. You dial this after the international exit code.

How do I call a mobile number in India from the US?

Dial +91 followed by the 10-digit mobile number. You generally do not need to add a '0' before the mobile number when calling from abroad.

What are the major mobile operators in India?

The major networks are Jio, Airtel, Vi (Vodafone Idea), and BSNL. StartACall connects to all of them.

Is it cheaper to call India via VoIP?

Yes, significantly. Traditional carriers charge high rates for international calls. VoIP services like StartACall route calls over the internet, bypassing these fees.

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Calling India from United States: what to know

India answers on the country code +91, with the capital in New Delhi and most business concentrated around Mumbai, Delhi and Bangalore. The working language for business is Hindi, English, 21 other scheduled languages, and local offices generally keep hours of 9:30 to 18:30 IST. Bangalore tech firms often have West-Coast US shifts running 18:00 to 04:00 IST.

From United States the outbound access code is 011, so a manual dial reads 011 then +91 then the local number. StartACall removes that step: the call goes through your browser, so there is nothing to install and no SIM card to swap when you travel between United States and India.

Most mobiles in India sit on operators such as Reliance Jio, Bharti Airtel, Vodafone Idea (Vi). Indian mobile numbers are 10 digits starting with 6, 7, 8, or 9. Operators have been free to port across these prefix ranges since MNP, so prefix no longer reliably identifies the carrier.

India runs on UTC plus 5:30, and it does not observe daylight saving, so the time difference stays constant through the year.

How to dial India from United States

  1. 1
    Dial the exit code 011

    011 is the international access code used when dialing out of United States. On a mobile you can press and hold 0 to enter the plus sign instead.

  2. 2
    Enter the country code +91

    +91 routes the call to India.

  3. 3
    Add the local number

    Dial the destination number without its leading 0. For Mumbai that means including the area code 022.

Best time to call India

The destination is 10.5 hours ahead of you.

United States clock (UTC minus 5)
Early or late
India clock (UTC plus 5:30)
09:00 to 17:00

The two working days barely overlap. Aim for the very start or end of your day to reach someone in India during business hours.

Rates to India (+91)

Pay as you go, billed per minute with no connection surprises. A sample 10 minute call is shown for each line type.

Line typePer minute10 minute call
Mobile$0.1528$1.53
Landline$0.2137$2.14

Rates as of 2026-06-06, in US dollars, and subject to change. The exact rate is always confirmed in the dialer before you connect.

Frequently asked questions

How do I call India from United States?+

Dial 011 then +91 followed by the local number without its leading 0. From a browser on StartACall you simply enter the number and press call, with no exit code to remember.

What is the country code for India?+

The country code for India is +91. Mumbai uses the area code 022.

What is the best time to call India?+

The destination is 10.5 hours ahead of you. The working days barely overlap, so aim for early morning or late evening on your side to reach a person during business hours.

Do I need to install an app to call India?+

No. StartACall runs in your browser on Chrome, Safari, Edge and Firefox, so you can place the call without downloading anything or buying a phone number for outbound calls.

Can I receive calls as well?+

Outbound calls need no number. To receive inbound calls you add a US or Canada digital number, billed monthly, and answer it in the same browser tab.

Last reviewed June 2026Reviewed by the StartACall calling teamDialing rules cross checked against ITU international dialing procedures
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