How to Call India
Landline from $0.11/min · Mobile from $0.11/min — from your browser, no app needed
Good rate
Dialing India (+91): the short answer
Leave out the leading 0 of the domestic number. The +91 country code replaces it.
In BoraPhone you never need an exit code: type +91 and the number, and the call connects from your browser.
Calling Rates for India
Live rates in USD, pulled from carrier pricing. The same rate applies wherever you call from.
How much will my call cost?
| Duration | Landline | Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| 5 min | $0.56 | $0.56 |
| 10 min | $1.11 | $1.11 |
| 15 min | $1.65 | $1.65 |
| 30 min | $3.30 | $3.30 |
All rates are in USD. Calls are billed per minute and rounded up to the next minute. No connection fees or hidden charges. Your first call is free.
How BoraPhone compares for calls to India
| Service | Published rate | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| BoraPhone (live) | $0.11 landline / $0.11 mobile | Per minute, no subscription, browser-based |
| Boss Revolution | 3.3¢/min | As of July 2026. |
| Localphone | 1.9¢/min | euro cents, excl. VAT. As of July 2026. |
| Rebtel | €0.021/min PAYG | rate page displayed EUR only; India Unlimited $14/mo. As of July 2026. |
| Talk360 | ~4¢/min | from app-store listing, "rates may change". As of July 2026. |
| Viber Out | from 1.6¢/min | As of July 2026. |
| Yolla | from 2.4¢/min | As of July 2026. |
Competitor rates are snapshots from their public pricing pages and can change; BoraPhone's rate above is live. Where a competitor is cheaper on paper, check its plan terms: bundled minutes, auto-renewal and expiry rules often change the real cost.
Best time to call India
India is on India Standard Time (IST), UTC+5:30. To reach people between 9 AM and 8 PM their time:
| If you are in | Time difference | 9 AM your time is | Call between |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York | +10.5 h | 7:30 PM | 10:30 PM to 9:30 AM |
| Los Angeles | +13.5 h | 10:30 PM | 7:30 PM to 6:30 AM |
| London | +5.5 h | 2:30 PM | 3:30 AM to 2:30 PM |
Standard time. Daylight saving in either place can shift these by an hour.
Area codes and things to know before you dial India
- Drop the 0 of the STD code: Delhi 011 becomes +91 11, Mumbai 022 becomes +91 22.
- Mobiles are 10 digits starting with 6, 7, 8 or 9 and need no area code: dial +91 and the 10 digits.
- India is UTC+5:30 nationwide with no daylight saving, so it is 10.5 hours ahead of New York in winter and 9.5 in summer.
Why call India with BoraPhone?
- No app needed — call directly from your browser on any device
- Pay as you go — no contracts, no monthly subscriptions
- HD voice quality powered by enterprise-grade infrastructure
- Call landlines in India for $0.11/min — good rate compared to traditional carriers
- India has a single time zone (IST) across the entire country, making it easy to plan your call timing.
Frequently asked questions
How do I call India from the US?
From a US landline or mobile, dial 011, then 91, then the India number without its leading 0. From a mobile you can also dial +91 directly. In BoraPhone, enter +91 and the number and press call.
How do I call India from the UK?
From the UK dial 00, then 91, then the India number without its leading 0. From a mobile, +91 and the number works from anywhere. BoraPhone charges the same rate whether you call from the UK, the US or anywhere else.
How much does it cost to call India?
Calls to India start at $0.11 per minute with BoraPhone. Landline rates are $0.11/min and mobile rates are $0.11/min. Calls are billed per minute, rounded up to the next minute, with no connection fee and no subscription.
Is it cheaper to call a landline or a mobile in India?
Landlines and mobiles in India currently cost the same with BoraPhone: $0.11/min.
Is BoraPhone the cheapest way to call India?
Not always, and we would rather say so. As of July 2026, Boss Revolution lists 3.3¢/min for India, and 5 other services publish rates in the comparison above. BoraPhone's live rate is $0.11/min to landlines and $0.11/min to mobiles, billed per minute in your browser with no app, no subscription and no plan that renews. Compare the total for the calls you actually make.
Do I need an app to call India?
No. BoraPhone works directly in your web browser. Just sign up, add credit, and start calling India in under a minute. No downloads or installations required. It works on desktop, laptop, tablet, and mobile.
What is the country code for India?
The country code for India is +91. When calling with BoraPhone, just enter the full number including the country code and we handle the connection automatically.
What time zone is India in?
India is in India Standard Time (IST), UTC+5:30. When it is 9 AM in New York it is 7:30 PM in India; when it is 9 AM in London it is 2:30 PM. Check the local time before calling to reach people at a convenient hour.