India Communications: Dialing Guide
Basic Calling Information
Area Codes and Local Numbers
- Area codes in India contain between two and three digits.
- Local numbers in India contain up to eight digits.
- Area code + subscriber number total 10 to 11 digits.
- When calling between cities within India, dial the DAC ("0") before the area code. Do not dial this access code when calling from another country.
Mobile Phones
- Mobile phone numbers in India contain 10 digits and start with "7," "8," or "9."
- When calling a mobile phone from within India, always dial the DAC ("0") before the 10-digit number. Do not dial this access code when calling from another country.
Special Numbers and Services
- Toll-free numbers start with the prefix "1-600."
- Premium numbers start with the prefix "0-900."
- Dial "9" or "0" to access an outside line when calling from a business or other self-contained (PBX) telephone system.
- The Voice Mail Service access code is "170."
- India's telecommunications system is a fine representation of its myriad culture; constantly in a state of change and filled with conflicting opinions. See the Government of India Department of Telecommunications' official numbering plan document at: www.dot.gov.in.
Tones
- Ring tone: Double ring, repeated regularly
- Busy tone: Equal length on and off tones
Online Directories
Business Directories: www.indianyellowpages.com and www.ibphub.com
| Code Type | Definition | Code |
|---|---|---|
| Country Calling Code | Code to call India from another country | 91 |
| International Direct Dialing Code (IDD) | Prefix to make an international call from India | 00 |
| Domestic Access Code (DAC) | Prefix to make a call between cities in India | 0 |
| International Calls To India |
Calls Within India |
International Calls From India |
|---|---|---|
| Dial your country's IDD + country code for India + area code in India + local number | Local: Dial the local number Long distance: Dial the DAC for India + area code + local number |
Dial the IDD for India + country code of country being dialed + area code (or mobile phone prefix) + local number |
| Example of an international call from the US to Bangalore, India: 011 + [91] + (80) + local number |
Example of a long distance call from Calcutta to Bangalore: 0 + (80) + local number |
Example of an international call from India to San Francisco, US: 00 + [1] + (415) + local number |
Source: International Telecommunications Union
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