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How to Call India from the United States

Country code +91 — Dial 011 91 81XXX XXXXX from a US landline or +91 81XXX XXXXX from a mobile phone.

+91
India Country Code

What to Dial

  1. 1Dial 011 from a US landline, or + from a mobile (hold the 0 key).
  2. 2Dial 91, the country code of India.
  3. 3Dial the number: 10 digits, without the leading 0 used for calls inside India.
Calling a… Written in India From a US landline From a cell phone
Mobile 081XXX XXXXX 011 91 81XXX XXXXX +91 81XXX XXXXX
Landline (Alot, Madhya Pradesh) 074104 XXXXX 011 91 74104 XXXXX +91 74104 XXXXX

X stands for any digit. Mobile numbers start with 016, 06, 07, 08 or 09. More number types: India phone number format.

Mobile or Landline?

India had 79 mobile subscriptions and 2.7 landlines per 100 people in 2024. Most people you call will be on a mobile, so ask for their mobile number and check what your plan charges for calls to India mobiles.

Source: World Bank (ITU).

Calling Tips for India

Best Time to Call

To reach someone between 9 AM and 8 PM in New Delhi, call between 11:30 PM–10:30 AM EDT (8:30 PM–7:30 AM PDT). India doesn’t change its clocks, so the gap moves by an hour when the US does.

India is on UTC+5:30, 9.5 hours ahead of US Eastern Time right now.

Cost Saving Tips

  • VoIP services such as Google Voice or Vonage usually charge less per minute than a carrier's standard international rate.
  • WiFi calling apps (WhatsApp, Viber, FaceTime) are free when both parties have the app.
  • Check your carrier's international plan — many offer add-on packages.

Time Difference

US Eastern (EDT)
--:--
UTC-4
+9.5h
India
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UTC+5:30

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I call India from the US?
From a US landline, dial 011, then 91, then the number without its leading 0: 011 91 81XXX XXXXX for a mobile. From a cell phone, dial +91 81XXX XXXXX.
Do I dial the 0 when calling India from abroad?
No. The leading 0 is only for calls inside India. A number written 081XXX XXXXX at home is dialed +91 81XXX XXXXX from abroad.
How many digits is a phone number in India?
10 digits after the country code +91. Mobile numbers start with 016, 06, 07, 08 or 09 when written with the leading 0.
What time should I call India from the US?
India is 9.5 hours ahead of New York (UTC+5:30 in New Delhi). To reach someone between 9 AM and 8 PM there, call between 11:30 PM–10:30 AM EDT, or 8:30 PM–7:30 AM PDT on the West Coast. India doesn't change its clocks, so the difference shifts by an hour when the US switches to or from daylight saving time.
How do people in India call the US?
They dial the exit code 00, then 1 and the 10-digit US number: 00 1 XXX XXX XXXX, or +1 from a mobile.
How much does it cost to call India?
It depends on your plan: many US plans charge per minute for international calls, and calls to India mobiles often cost more than calls to landlines. Internet calling apps are free when both people have the same app.
India Quick Info
Country Code +91
ISO Code IN
Capital New Delhi
Time Zone UTC+5:30
Exit Code (US) 011
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