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India Country Code: +91

The country code (dialling code) for India is +91. To call from the UK, dial +91 then a 10-digit mobile, or +91 then the area code (without its leading 0) for a landline. This guide covers mobile numbering and the full list of Indian STD area codes, including Kerala.

Last updated June 2026

How to use the +91 code

India's international dialling code is 91. From the UK, start with +91 (or the exit code 0091), then add the 10-digit mobile, or the area code (without its leading 0) plus the landline number.

For a full walkthrough see how to call India from the UK.

Mobile numbering

Indian mobile numbers are 10 digits and begin with 6, 7, 8 or 9 - the major networks are Jio, Airtel, Vi (Vodafone Idea) and BSNL. There is no separate mobile prefix to drop: from the UK simply dial +91 then the 10-digit number.

Kerala STD area codes (landlines)

Drop the leading 0 and prefix with +91. For example Kozhikode 0495 → +91 495.

STD codeCity / DistrictDial from UK
0484Kochi / Ernakulam+91 484
0495Kozhikode (Calicut)+91 495
0471Thiruvananthapuram+91 471
0487Thrissur+91 487
0497Kannur+91 497
0481Kottayam+91 481
0474Kollam+91 474
0483Malappuram+91 483
0485Idukki (Muvattupuzha)+91 485
0468Pathanamthitta+91 468

Other major India STD codes

STD codeCityDial from UK
011Delhi+91 11
022Mumbai+91 22
080Bengaluru+91 80
044Chennai+91 44
040Hyderabad+91 40
033Kolkata+91 33

STD codes are shown without the leading 0 in the "dial from UK" column. Mobile numbers do not use an STD code - just dial +91 then the 10-digit number.

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FAQs

What is the country code for India?

+91. From the UK dial +91 (or 0091) then a 10-digit mobile, or the landline area code without its leading 0.

What is the STD code for Kochi?

0484. From the UK dial +91 484 then the local number, e.g. +91 484 234 5678.

How do I dial an Indian mobile from the UK?

Indian mobiles are 10 digits starting 6/7/8/9 with no leading 0. Dial +91 then the 10 digits, e.g. +91 98765 43210.

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