Britain's Indian community is among the oldest and largest in the West, with deep family ties to cities like Mumbai, Delhi and Ahmedabad. Here is how to dial an Indian number from the UK.
How to dial India from United Kingdom
- 1Dial the exit code 00
From United Kingdom, every international call starts with the exit code 00. On a mobile you can type + instead — it stands in for the exit code automatically.
- 2Add India's country code +91
Next comes +91, the country code that routes your call to India.
- 3Add the area or city code
Then the destination's area or city code — see the common India codes below.
- 4Dial the local number
Finish with the subscriber number. The full format for India is +91 XXXXX XXXXX.
A India number dialed from United Kingdom looks like this:
India is 4.5h ahead of United Kingdom.
When it's a friendly 9 AM–9 PM in India, it's 4:30 AM–4:30 PM where you are.
India area codes
Indian landline STD codes after +91 (drop the leading 0 from the local number).
- ·+91 22 for Mumbai
- ·+91 11 for Delhi
- ·+91 80 for Bangalore
- ·+91 40 for Hyderabad
- ·+91 44 for Chennai
- ·+91 33 for Kolkata
- ·+91 20 for Pune
- ·+91 79 for Ahmedabad
- ·+91 141 for Jaipur
- ·+91 522 for Lucknow
- ·+91 484 for Kochi
- ·+91 471 for Thiruvananthapuram
- ·+91 542 for Varanasi
Mobile numbers are 10 digits starting with 6, 7, 8, or 9 — dial +91 directly followed by the 10 digits.
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Frequently asked questions
How do I dial India from United Kingdom?
From United Kingdom, dial the exit code 00, then India's country code +91, then the area code and the local number. On a mobile you can press + in place of 00.
How much does it cost to call India from United Kingdom?
With Hyallo you pay $0.08/min to call India — a fraction of typical carrier and roaming rates — and your first call is free.
Can I call a India landline or mobile from my browser?
Yes. Hyallo connects your browser straight to the phone network, so you can reach any India landline or mobile from United Kingdom with nothing to install.