India Country Code: +91

The country code for India is +91. Here is how to dial the number correctly from the USA, with examples and the best time to call.

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Dialing information

  • Country code+91
  • LanguagesHindi, English, Regional
  • Time zonesAsia/Kolkata
  • Phonecall rate$0.08/min

Landline$0.10/minMobile$0.08/min

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Calling format

  • Country code+91
  • Mobile format pattern+91 XXXXX XXXXX
  • Landline format pattern+91 XX XXXX XXXX
  • NotesOmit leading 0 when using country code; include area code where applicable.

Valid number patterns

Valid mobile number pattern

+91 XXXXX XXXXX

e.g. +91 81234 56789

Valid landline number pattern

+91 XX XXXX XXXX

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Time difference

India is 9.5 to 10.5 hours ahead of United States, varying with daylight saving.

Best time to call: 22:30 to 07:30 your local time.

Dialing specifics for India

  • India observes a single time zone.
  • Drop the national trunk prefix 0 after +91 when calling from abroad.
  • Area codes vary in length, so the local number length changes by city.
  • Mobile numbers start with 6, 7, 8, 9.

Useful phrases in Hindi

A few ways to politely open or answer a call in India.

  • हैलोHailoCasualHello (on the phone)answering the phone
  • नमस्तेNamasteFormalRespectful greetingpolite opener

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Frequently asked questions

Common questions about calling India with the +91 country code.

What is the country code for India?
The country code for India is +91. From the USA, dial 011 (or +), then 91, then the local number without the leading zero.
How do I call India from the USA?
Dial 011 91 and the number without the leading zero, or from your browser just enter +91 and the number. The exit code is added automatically.
How much does it cost to call India?
With Phonecall, calls to India start at 0.10 $/min for landlines and 0.08 $/min for mobiles. The exact rate is shown before you dial, with no subscription.

Call planning

Check local time in India and your location so you call at a good time.

Time zones in India

Asia/Kolkata

Best times to call are typically 9 AM – 5 PM local time in India. Avoid calling during early morning (before 8 AM) or late evening (after 9 PM) local time.