How to call India from the UK

Calling India from the UK: a quick guide

Calling India from the UK is easy, here’s all you need to do:

• Step 1: Dial 00, the UK exit code

• Step 2: Dial 91, India’s country code

• Step 3: Dial the correct area code within India

• Step 4: Lastly, dial the 10-digit phone number of the person you’re calling

Which India area code do I need?

In the table below, you’ll find every area code within India. Simply choose the one you’re calling, and dial the code.

What’s the time difference between the UK and India?

When calling home, you need to be mindful of the time difference between the UK and India – nobody likes to be woken up in the middle of the night.

India is 5 hours and 30 minutes ahead of the UK. That means, if you call at 8:00 in the morning from the UK, it will be 13:30 in the afternoon in India.

How do I call a landline in India?

Calling a landline in India follows this simple procedure:

• Step 1: Dial 00, the UK exit code

• Step 2: Dial 91, India’s country code

• Step 3: Dial the correct area code within India – for instance, 11 (Delhi)

• Step 4: Lastly, dial the 10-digit landline number of the person you’re calling

When you’re done, you should have a string of numbers 16-18 digits long.

How do I call a mobile in India?

Calling a mobile phone number in India differs only slightly from calling a landline – the difference is, you don’t need to enter an area code.

• Step 1: Dial 00, the UK exit code

• Step 2: Dial 91, India’s country code

• Step 3: Lastly, dial the 10-digit mobile number of the person you’re calling

• When you’re done, you should have a string of numbers 14 digits long.

How much does calling India from the UK cost?

There are many operators who provide coverage for making calls from the UK to India. Often, network providers offer international add-ons to give customers the flexibility they need. There are also a number of different calling solutions, including pinless and pre-paid services.

Here’s a list of several different options:

• EE. Enjoy 500 minutes of low-cost calls to 50 different countries, including India, for just £11.40 per month with EE’s International add-on.

• Lycatalk. Call India from your existing landline or mobile for just 1p per minute with this pinless service from Lycatalk.

• Vodafone. Choose 100 minutes of calls from the UK to India for £5 per month or 500 minutes for £10 per month with Vodafone’s International Saver Extras.

• Lebara Mobile. Pay as little as 2p per minute to call landlines or mobiles in India with a Pay As You Go sim from Lebara Mobile.

• Toolani. Pick Toolani, and you can call landlines from 1.1p per minute and mobiles from 1.6p per minute. And because Toolani is a prepaid calling service, there’s no SIM or contract.

How to call India for free

Yes, there are a number of ways to call India free of charge. Some operators offer all-inclusive call plans, which means you can call home at no extra cost. There are also several popular messaging apps that let you call internationally for free, including WhatsApp, Messenger, and Telegram.

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Calling India from the UK: FAQs

Do I need to dial 00 to call India?

Yes, 00 is the exit code from the UK. This needs to be followed by the country code for India, 91.

Are 0091 and 91 the same?

0091 is a string of numbers made up of the UK exit code and the country code for India. You must dial both codes (all 4 numbers) before entering the India area code, followed by the phone number of the person you’re calling.

What does a 10-digit phone number mean in India?

All landline and mobile phone numbers in India are 10 digits long – unlike UK numbers, which are 11 digits long.

Disclaimer: The contents of this blog post does not constitute legal or financial advice and is provided for general information purposes only. If you require specific legal and / or financial advice you should contact a specialist lawyer or financial advisor. Information true at time of publishing.