International calling
Cheap calls to India
Call mobile and landline numbers in India straight from your browser. You don’t need to buy credits first: your first call is free, then you pay per minute.
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How to call India from abroad
Quick answer: To call India from abroad, dial your exit code (00 from most countries, 011 from the US and Canada, or + on a mobile), 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 your exit code: 00 from most countries, 011 from the US and Canada, 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 institutions from abroad
For non-resident Indians and travellers, the calls that matter are usually to a bank (SBI, HDFC, ICICI), Passport Seva, or an embassy. Indian banks publish 1800 toll-free numbers that do not work from outside India, but each also has a regular +91 number, and several publish country-specific NRI toll-free lines.
DialVia connects to any Indian landline or mobile from a browser tab, from about 2 cents a minute with the first call free. Current rates and the dial code are below, along with guides to the working numbers for the institutions people call most.
Calling rates for India
Landline
From
$0.11/min
Fixed phone numbers
Mobile
From
$0.11/min
Cell phone numbers
Save up to 90% compared to traditional phone plans!
When you want more time
After your free call, top up whenever you like. Estimates based on starting rates to India; actual minutes may vary.
$5
Calling credit
- ≈ 46 minutes to India
$10
Calling credit
- ≈ 93 minutes to India
$25
Calling credit
- ≈ 233 minutes to India
Why call India with DialVia?
Browser-based calling
Call India directly from your browser! No apps to download, no software to install. Just click and call.
Affordable rates
Save up to 90% compared to traditional providers with our competitive rate of $0.11/min to India.
Crystal clear quality
Clear voice quality on calls to India, over a stable internet connection. No SIM or phone plan involved.
Secure and private
Your calls to India are encrypted, and we don’t record them.
Calling India with DialVia
- 1
Sign up free
Create your free DialVia account in under a minute and verify your email.
- 2
Unlock your free call
Add a card to unlock your first call. It isn’t charged, and there are no credits to buy first.
- 3
Call and top up later
Dial +91 and the number to call India. When you want more time, top up from $5, pay as you go.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to call India?
Calls to India start from just $0.11/min for both mobile and landline numbers. Some specific regions may have slightly different rates. Use our rate calculator with the exact number for precise pricing. This is up to 90% cheaper than traditional phone plans.
Can I call India for free?
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.
Do I need to download an app to call India?
No! DialVia works directly in your browser. Simply visit our website, log in, and start calling India immediately. No downloads required.
What's the call quality like to India?
Calls to India connect to real landline and mobile networks and sound clear on a stable internet connection. A headset or earphones help in noisy rooms.
Can I call an Indian bank from abroad?
Yes, but not on the 1800 number. Use the bank's regular +91 line: SBI is +91 80 2659 9990, HDFC is +91 22 6160 6160, ICICI is +91 22 3366 7777. SBI and ICICI also publish country-specific NRI toll-free numbers.
Do Indian 1800 numbers work from outside India?
No. Indian 1800 toll-free numbers are only reachable within India. Use the institution's standard +91 number from abroad.
How do I dial an Indian number from another country?
Use +91, then the area code without its leading 0, then the local number. On DialVia, select India and enter the number.
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