How do I call India from the United States?

From the US, dial 011, then +91, then the India number. Alternatively, open Localcall in your browser and paste the number; no exit codes are needed.

How do I dial a India mobile number?

Dial + or your exit code, then +91, then the mobile number without its leading 0. Localcall detects mobile numbers and shows the rate before you connect.

What is the cheapest way to call India?

Browser calling with Localcall starts from $0.12/min, usually cheaper than calling cards or carrier roaming. Enjoy no subscription and pay-as-you-go credits.

How many digits is a India phone number?

A India number has 10 digits after the +91 country code. Enter it in full international format and Localcall validates it before you dial.

Can Localcall translate Hindi on calls to India?

Yes, calls to India support live translation. Turn it on, and your contact hears you in Hindi while you hear them in your own language, all in near real time. Translation is billed per minute, in addition to the plain call rate.

Dialing guide

How to call India

Everything you need to dial India (+91) from any country: the exit code, the country code, the number format, and the cheapest way to connect.

Maintained by Localcall Editorial Team.

Numbering facts verified on July 23, 2026.

Rates and route availability checked on July 6, 2026.

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The India dialing format

1Exit code

Your country's international exit code (or just + on a mobile).

2Country code

+91

+91 for India.

3Local number

[6-9]XXX XXX XXX

The local number, without its leading 0.

Worked example

A India number dialed from abroad looks like this:

+91 9XXX XXX XXX

International exit codes

The exit code depends on where you are calling from. On a mobile, dialing + works everywhere.

Calling from	Exit code
Any mobile (worldwide)	+ +91
United States & Canada	011 +91
Most of Europe	00 +91
Australia	0011 +91
Japan	010 +91

Call India step by step

Dial your exit code or +

On a mobile, press and hold 0 to enter '+'. From a landline, dial your country's exit code; for example, use 011 in the US or 00 across most of Europe.

Enter the country code +91

Add +91, the country code for India, straight after the exit code or +.

Add the local number

Dial the recipient's India number, dropping any leading 0.

Or just use Localcall

Skip the codes entirely: simply paste the number into Localcall, and we will dial it from your browser with live translation.

India phone number format

India numbers have 10–10 digits after the country code +91.

Country code: +91
Worked example: +91 11 XXXX XXXX
Local number: [6-9]XXX XXX XXX

Localcall automatically detects mobile vs landline India numbers and prices each correctly.

Verified numbering plan for India

Official numbering evidence and current Localcall route facts. X characters are masked digits, not a callable number.

Calling code: +91
Domestic prefix: 0
International prefix: 00
National number length: 10 digits

Trunk-prefix rule

Remove the domestic trunk 0 before adding +91.

Line type	Domestic pattern	International pattern
mobile	[6-9]XXX XXX XXX	+91 [6-9]XXX XXX XXX
landline	0AA XXXX XXXX	+91 AA XXXX XXXX
toll-free	1800 XXX XXXX	+91 1800 XXX XXXX

Official sources

ITU National Numbering Plan — India
ITU NNP directory reviewed 2026-07-23
Department of Telecommunications — numbering resources
reviewed 2026-07-23

Localcall availability

Route available: yes. Supported line types: landline, mobile. Public rate data updated July 6, 2026; route verified July 6, 2026.

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Validate a India number

Enter the real number only in your browser. This tool checks formatting and Localcall route matching; it does not prove assignment or reachability.

Phone number

Normalized

+91

India · landlineIndia · mobile

Route planning

Plan real calls to India

Use India language, local time, and call context before dialing a bank, airline, hotel, or support desk.

Start translated call Plan best time

Language and translation

Local languages: Hindi and English. Localcall can set the destination side to Hindi when you need a translated conversation.

Time-window planning

Bank, airline, hotel, and support calls usually work best in destination business hours. Family calls often work better in the evening.

Bank calls in India

Use live translation for identity checks, branch questions, and card-support calls. Keep payment details out of the call.

Prepare a bank call

Airline support

Call India airline desks during destination business hours for bookings, baggage, and schedule changes.

Plan an airline call

Hotel front desk

Use an AI agent for routine hotel calls like confirming a reservation, arrival time, or front-desk request.

Open hotel agent

Support desks

For utility, clinic, travel, and customer-support numbers, start with the local business-hours window.

Call support abroad

Curated routes involving India

Route pages combine origin-specific dialing, best-time planning, rates, and call-mode CTAs.

Origin-specific corridor guides are not part of the current search inventory. Use the destination guide and current rates above.

The cheapest way to call India

Skip pricey calling cards and carrier roaming. Browser calls to India start from $0.12/min with Localcall; pay only for the minutes you talk, with no app and no subscription.

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