What is the country code for India?

India's country code is +91, assigned by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU). Dial it immediately after Canada's exit code (011) or the + symbol on a mobile phone.

What is the full dialing format to call India from Canada?

Dial 011 + 91 + 10-digit Indian number. On a mobile, you can use +91 + 10-digit number. For a landline, the 10-digit number includes the area code (without the leading 0) plus the subscriber number. For a mobile, it's the full 10-digit mobile number.

Do I need to dial an area code for Indian mobile numbers?

No. Indian mobile numbers are 10 digits long and do not use area codes. Dial the full 10-digit number directly after +91. Area codes are only needed for landlines.

How much does Sayfone charge to call India from Canada?

Sayfone charges $0.08 per minute to call India from Canada. You can place the call directly from your browser with transparent per-minute pricing and no app download required.

What time should I call India from Canada?

India is on IST (UTC+5:30) and does not observe daylight saving time. During Eastern Daylight Time, India is 9.5 hours ahead of Eastern Canada. A practical window is 8–10 AM ET, which corresponds to 5:30–7:30 PM IST — evening in India and morning in Canada.

Why does my call to India fail when I dial the number with a leading 0?

The leading 0 is India's domestic trunk prefix and must be dropped when dialing internationally. For example, a Delhi number shown locally as 011-XXXXXXXX should be dialed as +91 11 XXXXXXXX from Canada.

Can I call Indian toll-free numbers from Canada?

Generally, Indian toll-free numbers (1800-XXX-XXXX) and short codes are not reachable from outside India. Contact the business for an alternate direct landline or mobile number.

Does Sayfone require an app to call India?

No. Sayfone is browser-based — you can call India directly from your web browser on a computer or mobile device without downloading an app.

Quick Answer

How to Call India from Canada

Dial 011 + 91 + the 10-digit Indian phone number from any Canadian phone. On a mobile, use +91 followed by the number. With Sayfone, call India from your browser at $0.08/min — no app download needed.

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+91

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Canada is home to one of the largest Indian diaspora communities in the world. Whether you're calling family in Delhi, a business contact in Mumbai, or friends in Bangalore, getting the dialing sequence right is essential.

Steps at a glance

Dial 011 (Canada's international exit code) or use + on a mobile
Dial 91 (India's country code)
Dial the 10-digit Indian number (mobile: full 10 digits; landline: area code + subscriber number)

Sources

1
ITU E.164 – Country code +91 assigned to India
Confirms India country code +91
2
India e-Governance Standards – Telephone Number Format
Official Indian government dialing format reference

STEP-BY-STEP

How to Dial an Indian Number from Canada

Follow these steps to connect your call to any mobile or landline number in India.

1
Dial Canada's exit code
From a Canadian landline, dial 011. From a Canadian mobile phone, you can dial 011 or simply press and hold 0 to get the + symbol, which replaces the exit code.
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011 …  or  + …
```
2
Dial India's country code
Enter 91 immediately after the exit code. This routes your call to India's telephone network.
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011 91 …  or  +91 …
```
3
Dial the Indian phone number
For a mobile number, enter the full 10-digit number (starting with 6, 7, 8, or 9). For a landline, enter the area code (without the leading 0) followed by the subscriber number — the total is always 10 digits.
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Mobile: 011 91 98XXXXXXXX  |  Landline (Delhi): 011 91 11 XXXXXXXX
```
4
Place the call
Press the call button. Your full dialed sequence should be 011 + 91 + 10-digit number (13 digits after the exit code), or +91 followed by 10 digits on a mobile.
```
+91 98XXXXXXXX (mobile)  |  +91 22 XXXXXXXX (Mumbai landline)
```

Dialing format reference

+91

Use these patterns when entering a full international number to +91.

Mobile

+91 [10-digit number starting with 6–9]

Landline

+91 [area code, 2–4 digits] [subscriber number, 6–8 digits] (total 10 digits)

+91 98XX XXX XXX (mobile)
+91 11 XXXX XXXX (Delhi landline)
+91 22 XXXX XXXX (Mumbai landline)
+91 80 XXXX XXXX (Bangalore landline)

Major city area codes

Delhi11

Mumbai22

Kolkata33

Chennai44

Bangalore80

Hyderabad40

Ahmedabad79

Pune20

Sources

1
India e-Governance Standards – Telephone Number
Official format: international access code + 91 + area code + phone number
2
Telephone numbers in India – Wikipedia
Comprehensive reference for India's numbering plan, area codes, and mobile format
3
ITU E.164 – International Numbering Plan
Authoritative source for country code assignments

DIALING RULES

Important Dialing Rules for Calling India

Keep these rules in mind to avoid misdialed calls and failed connections when calling India from Canada.

Drop the leading 0 from Indian numbers

Indian domestic numbers often include a leading 0 (trunk prefix) before the area code. When dialing from Canada, always omit this 0. For example, a Delhi landline shown locally as 011-XXXXXXXX should be dialed as +91 11 XXXXXXXX from Canada.

Indian mobile numbers do not use area codes

Mobile numbers in India are 10 digits long and start with 6, 7, 8, or 9. They do not require an area code — dial the full 10-digit number directly after +91.

Indian landline numbers always total 10 digits

Landline numbers in India consist of an area code (2–4 digits) plus a subscriber number (6–8 digits), always totalling 10 digits. Larger cities like Delhi and Mumbai have shorter 2-digit area codes and longer subscriber numbers.

Use + or 011 — not 00

Canada's international exit code is 011, not 00. On a mobile phone, the + symbol works universally. If you dial 00 from Canada, the call will not connect.

Some special numbers may not work internationally

Indian toll-free numbers (e.g. 1800-XXX-XXXX) and short codes are typically not reachable from outside India. If you need to reach a business, look for their direct landline or mobile number instead.

TIMING TIPS

When to Call India from Canada

India is on a single time zone (IST, UTC+5:30) and does not observe daylight saving time. Canada spans six time zones, and most provinces observe DST. The gap between Eastern Canada and India ranges from 9.5 hours (EDT, summer) to 10.5 hours (EST, winter).

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Because of the large time difference, there is very limited overlap between standard business hours in Canada and India. Plan personal calls for early morning or late evening Canadian time to reach people in India during reasonable hours.

Time & windows

Morning in India

9:00 AM IST

11:30 PM ET (previous night) / 8:30 PM PT (previous night)

Evening in India

7:00 PM IST

9:30 AM ET / 6:30 AM PT

Late night in India

10:00 PM IST

12:30 PM ET / 9:30 AM PT

🇨🇦Reach India in the morning (8–10 AM IST)

10:30 PM – 12:30 AM ET (night before)Good for catching someone before their workday. Adjust by 1 hour when Canada is on standard time (November–March).

🇨🇦Reach India in the evening (6–9 PM IST)

8:30 AM – 11:30 AM ETIdeal for personal calls — evening in India, morning in Eastern Canada.

🇨🇦Reach India on weekend afternoons (2–5 PM IST)

4:30 AM – 7:30 AM ETEarly morning in Canada, but a relaxed window in India.

Calling tips

India does not observe daylight saving time. The time difference shifts by one hour when Canadian clocks change in March and November.
If you're in British Columbia (Pacific time), India is 12.5 hours ahead during PDT and 13.5 hours ahead during PST.
For Atlantic Canada (Halifax), India is 8.5 hours ahead during ADT.
Saskatchewan does not observe DST and stays on CST year-round — India is 11.5 hours ahead.
Early morning Canadian time (7–8 AM ET) overlaps with early evening in India (5:30–6:30 PM IST) — often the most practical window for both sides.

Business etiquette

Indian business hours are generally 9:30 AM to 6:00 PM IST, Monday to Friday. Many IT companies work later shifts to overlap with North American time zones.
When calling a business contact, a brief greeting and asking whether the timing is convenient is appreciated.
Public holidays in India vary by state and religion. Check the Indian calendar before scheduling important calls around festivals like Diwali, Holi, or Eid.

Sources

1
Time Zone Converter – Toronto to New Delhi
Confirms 9:30-hour difference during EDT

TROUBLESHOOTING

Common Issues When Calling India from Canada

If your call to India isn't connecting, check these common causes before redialing.

Call doesn't connect at all

Verify you're using 011 (not 00) as Canada's exit code, or + on a mobile. Then confirm you dialed 91 for India. The sequence must be 011 + 91 + 10-digit number.

Wrong number or "not in service" message

Check that you've dropped the leading 0 from the Indian number. A Delhi landline stored as 011-XXXXXXXX locally should be dialed as 11-XXXXXXXX after +91.

Number seems too short or too long

Indian phone numbers (mobile and landline) are exactly 10 digits after the country code. If your number is shorter or longer, double-check with your contact.

Call connects but drops quickly

This can happen due to network congestion, especially during Indian holidays or peak hours. Try calling again after a few minutes. A browser-based calling service like Sayfone routes over the internet, which can sometimes avoid PSTN congestion.

Cannot reach a toll-free or short-code number

Indian toll-free numbers (1800-XXX-XXXX) and service short codes generally do not accept international calls. Contact the business for an alternate direct number.

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How to use these tools

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