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How to Call India from the UK (2026 Guide)

To call India from the UK, dial +91 (or 00 91) followed by the 10-digit Indian mobile number, or +91 then the area code (without its leading 0) for a landline. Below is the exact format, worked examples including Kerala, and the cheapest way to make the call.

Last updated June 2026

The dialling format

From the UK, Indian numbers are dialled as:

+91  +  the 10-digit mobile, or the area code (without its 0) plus the landline number

You can type +91 (works from any mobile) or the UK international exit code 0091. India's country code is 91.

Calling an Indian mobile

Indian mobiles are 10 digits starting 6, 7, 8 or 9 (no leading 0). Just add +91:

NetworkLocal formatDial from UK
Jio98765 43210+91 98765 43210
Airtel99876 54321+91 99876 54321
Vi (Vodafone Idea)97654 32109+91 97654 32109
BSNL94321 09876+91 94321 09876

Calling a Kerala (or other) landline

Landlines have an area code starting with 0. Drop that 0 and add +91:

CityLocal formatDial from UK
Kochi (Ernakulam)0484 234 5678+91 484 234 5678
Kozhikode (Calicut)0495 234 5678+91 495 234 5678
Thiruvananthapuram0471 234 5678+91 471 234 5678
Delhi011 2345 6789+91 11 2345 6789

See the full list of area codes in our India country code (+91) guide.

Step by step

  1. Open your dialler or the TISA Home app. The app gives you the cheapest rate and relays your UK Caller ID to the person in India.
  2. Type +91. Press and hold 0 for + on a mobile, or dial 0091.
  3. For a mobile, add the 10-digit number. 98765 43210 → +91 98765 43210.
  4. For landlines, add the area code (minus its 0) then the number. Kochi 0484 234 5678 → +91 484 234 5678.
  5. Press call. With TISA Home you pay a flat 2p/min inc. VAT - no connection or maintenance fees.
Cheapest way to call: UK networks (Vodafone, O2, EE) charge around £1.50/min to India. The TISA Home app (CallMyIndia) is a flat 2p/min inc. VAT for landline and mobile, with full Caller ID relay and no hidden access charge - the cheapest honest pay-as-you-go rate. See the full 2026 price comparison.

FAQs

What is the dialling code to call India from the UK?

Dial +91 (or 00 91). For a mobile, +91 then the 10-digit number, e.g. +91 98765 43210. For a landline, +91 then the area code without its leading 0.

How do I call Kerala from the UK?

Dial +91 then the Kerala area code without its leading 0, then the number. Kochi 0484 234 5678 becomes +91 484 234 5678; Kozhikode 0495 becomes +91 495.

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

UK networks charge around £1.50/min. CallMyIndia via the TISA Home app is a flat 2p/min inclusive of VAT for landline and mobile - the cheapest honest pay-as-you-go rate, with full Caller ID relay.

Can I call an Indian landline, hospital or business?

Yes. Unlike WhatsApp, CallMyIndia reaches any number - landlines, hospitals, banks, offices and government lines - with your UK Caller ID relayed so they know it is a genuine call.

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