Every number type in India with real format examples: how numbers are written domestically, how to dial them from abroad, and the E.164 form your systems should store.
Right now in India
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Country code
+91
Trunk prefix
0
Intl. call prefix
00
Mobile digits
10
Number formats by type
Examples from the official numbering plan metadata. The E.164 column is the normalized form for databases and APIs.
Type
Domestic (national)
From abroad
E.164
Digits
Landline
074104 10123
+91 74104 10123
+917410410123
10
Mobile
081234 56789
+91 81234 56789
+918123456789
10
Toll-free
0180 012 3456
+91 180 012 3456
+911800123456
[8-13]
Premium rate
0 1861 123 456 789
+91 1861 123 456 789
+911861123456789
13
Shared cost
0 1860 345 1234
+91 1860 345 1234
+9118603451234
11
How to call India
From abroad: dial +91 (or your country's exit code, e.g. 00 from Europe, 011 from North America), then the national number without the leading 0. Example: +91 81234 56789
Within India: dial the number as written domestically, including the trunk prefix 0. Example: 081234 56789
Calling abroad from India: the international prefix is 00, or simply use + on mobiles.
Storing numbers in software: always store E.164 (+918123456789): unambiguous, sortable, and what SMS and telephony APIs expect.
Exact dial sequence from your country
Pick where you are calling from and get the digit-for-digit sequence for a India number, with your country's exit code instead of the generic +.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the phone number format in India?
Numbers in India use country code +91. A mobile number looks like 081234 56789 domestically, or +91 81234 56789 in international format (E.164: +918123456789). Mobile numbers have 10 national digits.
How do I call India from abroad?
Dial your country's international prefix (or +), then 91, then the national number without the leading 0. Example: +91 81234 56789.
What is the country calling code for India?
The country calling code for India is +91. To call abroad from India, the international prefix is 00 (or use +).
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