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Call India from the USA

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How to call India from the USA

Quick answer: To call India from the USA, dial 011 (or +), then 91, then the number without the leading 0 of its area code, if it has one. On DialVia you skip the exit code: choose India and type the number.

1Dial 011, the exit code for calls out of the USA, or press + on a mobile.
2Dial 91, the country code for India (shown as +91).
3Dial the number without the leading 0 of its area code, if it has one.

+91 98765 43210

Example number for India, in international format

More on the code itself: the +91 dialling code.

Calling India from the USA: what to know

India does not use daylight saving time and runs half an hour off most time zones: it is 9 hours 30 minutes ahead of New York in US summer and 10 hours 30 minutes ahead in winter. Evening in New York is the next morning in India.

Indian 1800 toll-free numbers generally only work inside India. Indian banks and passport services publish separate numbers for NRIs and callers abroad, which our guides below list.

Calling rates to India

Landline

From

$0.11/min

Fixed phone numbers

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$0.11/min

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Calling from the USA to India

Origin country

United States

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Destination country

India

Reach both landline and mobile numbers in India.

Dialing code

+91

Enter +91 before the local number when calling India.

Example format

+91 98765 43210

A sample number format for calls to India.

Calling India from the USA with DialVia

1Open DialVia in any browser in the USA and create a free account
2Verify your email and add a card to unlock your free first call. The card isn’t charged
3Enter the India number, starting with +91
4Press call. When you want more time, top up from $5, pay as you go

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Calling India from USA: common questions

How do I dial India from the USA?

Dial 011 (or +), then 91, then the number without the leading 0 of its area code, if it has one. With DialVia you skip the exit code and place the call from your browser, without an app or SIM card.

What number format should I use to call India from the USA?

Use the international format: +91 followed by the local number in India. Example: +91 98765 43210.

How much does it cost to call India from the USA?

Calling India from the USA with DialVia starts from $0.11/min.

Can I call both landlines and mobiles in India from the USA?

Yes. DialVia supports both landline and mobile calls to India, with rates starting from $0.11/min.

Can I call India for free from the USA?

Yes, your first call is free. Create an account, verify your email and add a card to unlock it; the card is not charged. After that, calls to India are pay as you go from $0.11/min, with no subscription.

Can I call an Indian 1800 number from the US?

Usually not. Indian 1800 toll-free numbers generally only connect from inside India. Banks and government services publish separate numbers for callers abroad.