🇮🇳 How to Call India from US
Complete guide to calling India from the United States. Learn the dialing format, country code, and how to save up to 95% on your calls.
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Quick Reference: Dial India
011 + 91 + number
011 is the US exit code
+91 + number
+ replaces exit code on mobile
Step-by-Step: How to Call India
Follow these steps to dial India from any US phone
Dial the US Exit Code: 011
This tells your phone carrier you're making an international call. From a cell phone, you can press and hold 0 to get the + symbol instead.
Dial India's Country Code: 91
This routes your call to India. Every country has a unique code - India's is +91.
Dial the Local Number
Enter the full local number including any area or city code. Don't include the leading 0 if the local format uses one.
Example: Calling India
Let's call a India number: 12345678
011-91-12345678
+9112345678
Breakdown: 011 (US exit code) + 91 (India code) + 12345678 (local number)
India Phone Number Format
Understanding India phone numbers
+91 XX XXXX XXXX
011-91-XX-XXXX-XXXX
Actual number length varies. The format above is a general guide.
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Calling India FAQ
How do I call India from the US?
From a US phone, dial 011 + 91 + local number. From a US cell phone, you can also dial +91 + local number using the + symbol.
What is the country code for India?
The country code for India is +91. When dialing from the US, use 011 as the exit code before the country code.
What does 011 mean when calling internationally?
011 is the US international access code (exit code). It tells your phone carrier that you're placing an international call. Different countries have different exit codes - for example, the UK uses 00.
How much does it cost to call India?
With InternationalCall, calls to India cost $0.06/min for mobile and $0.07/min for landline. Traditional carriers charge $1.50-3.00/min plus connection fees.
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