Country calling code
India Country Code: +91
Use +91 to call phone numbers in India from abroad. This page includes dialing steps, number formats, ISO codes, India time zone, and emergency numbers.
🇮🇳 India
Capital
New Delhi
Time zone
Asia/Kolkata (UTC+5:30)
ISO alpha-2
IN
Currency
INR (Rupee)
Quick facts about India
Official name
Republic of India
Region
South Asia
Time standard
IST (UTC+5:30), no DST
Emergency number
112
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How to call India (+91)
International dialing format: Exit code + 91 + Area/Mobile + Number
1) Dial your exit code
Examples: 011 (US/Canada), 00 (many countries), 0011 (Australia).
2) Dial country code 91
India’s country calling code is 91.
3) Dial area/mobile + number
India commonly uses 10 digits for national numbers (mobile or landline including STD code). From abroad, omit the domestic 0.
Examples (format)
Mobile
+91 XXXXXXXXXX
Landline (STD code + subscriber)
+91 (2–4 digit STD) (6–8 digit number)
Call from the US/Canada
011 91 XXXXXXXXXX
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India phone number format
India uses a closed dialing plan. A common way to think about it: most national numbers are treated as 10 digits (mobile, or landline when you include the STD code).
| Type | Domestic format (inside India) | International format |
|---|---|---|
| Mobile | XXXXXXXXXX (10 digits) | +91 XXXXXXXXXX |
| Landline (STD + number) | 0 (STD) (Subscriber) | +91 (STD) (Subscriber) |
| International dialing out of India | 00 + Country code + Number | (N/A) |
India ISO codes
ISO 3166 codes are used for shipping, payments, analytics, customs, and data systems.
| Code type | Value | Common use |
|---|---|---|
| ISO alpha-2 | IN | Short country code (forms, shipping labels) |
| ISO alpha-3 | IND | Databases, reporting, standards |
| ISO numeric | 356 | Systems that prefer numeric identifiers |
India time zone
IANA time zone ID
Asia/Kolkata
Used by apps, servers, and scheduling systems.
UTC offset
UTC+5:30 (IST)
India does not observe Daylight Saving Time.
Neighboring countries
India borders several countries. You may also want:
Emergency numbers in India
India’s integrated emergency response system uses a single emergency number:
Emergency (all services)
112
Tip
Call 112 if unsure
More
ERSS (112)
FAQ
What is India’s country calling code? ▾
India’s country calling code is +91.
Do I dial 0 when calling India from outside India? ▾
No. 0 is a domestic trunk prefix. From abroad, dial +91 then the full number (typically 10 digits).
What time zone is India in? ▾
Asia/Kolkata (IST), UTC+5:30, with no Daylight Saving Time.
What are India’s ISO codes? ▾
ISO codes: IN (alpha-2), IND (alpha-3), 356 (numeric).
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