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How to Call India from the UK (2025 Guide)

Need to call India for business or family? Whether you’re connecting with clients in Mumbai or relatives in Delhi, understanding the right dialling codes — and how to keep costs low — makes all the difference.


Flamingo Digital’s Virtual Landline and AI Receptionist services help UK businesses connect internationally with crystal-clear audio, smart routing, and no surprise call fees.


🌍 The Quick Dialling Format

Step

Code

Example

UK international access code

00

00

India country code

91

91

Area code (drop the 0)

e.g. 22 (Mumbai)

22

Local number

7–8 digits

12345678

Full number format

00 91 22 12345678

✅ Correct format

💡 Tip: Mobile numbers in India usually begin with 7, 8, or 9 — and don’t include an area code.

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📱 Indian Area Code Examples

City

Area Code

Example Number

Mumbai

22

00 91 22 12345678

Delhi

11

00 91 11 98765432

Bangalore

80

00 91 80 76543210

Chennai

44

00 91 44 65432109

Kolkata

33

00 91 33 87654321

💰 Compare Call Options

Option

Typical Cost (per min)

Notes

Standard mobile/landline provider

£0.50–£1.00

Often higher during peak hours

VoIP or cloud phone system

£0.02–£0.05

Clear audio, reliable uptime

Flamingo Digital virtual number

£0.00–£0.03

Free internal calls + local routing

✅ Smart business move: Many UK businesses set up an India virtual number via Flamingo Digital — customers in India call a local number, and the call routes instantly to your UK or remote office.


🤖 Using AI to Manage International Calls

Flamingo’s AI Receptionist automatically greets callers in natural-sounding English or regional accents, routes to the right department, and can even take messages or schedule callbacks.

For businesses trading with Indian partners, this means:

  • No missed calls due to time-zone differences

  • Professional responses 24/7

  • Localised experience without needing a physical India office

✨ Combine with our VOIP phone service for a seamless UK-India communication setup.

Purple infographic by Flamingo Digital on calling India from the UK. Includes steps: dial exit code, country code, area code, local number.

🧠 Bonus: Business Etiquette Tips When Calling India

  1. Be mindful of time zones — India is +5.5 hours ahead of the UK (GMT).

  2. Start with a polite greeting (“Good morning” or “Namaste”).

  3. Allow brief small talk before diving into business.

  4. Confirm details in writing — follow up via email or WhatsApp.


💬 Ready to Modernise Your Business Calls?

Start your Flamingo Digital free trial today — explore AI Receptionist, Virtual Landline, and business phone tools built for modern teams.


🌍 Why India Is a Key Market for UK Businesses

India is one of the UK’s fastest-growing international partners — with over £38 billion in annual trade and an estimated 800,000 calls made weekly between the two countries.

For UK companies in real estate, tech, recruitment, or customer service, having a reliable way to communicate with clients or colleagues in India is no longer optional — it’s essential.

🔧 Flamingo Digital helps UK businesses run international communications with AI-driven systems that route, answer, and record calls seamlessly between the UK and India.

🤖 The Smart Way: Use an AI Receptionist

Flamingo’s AI Receptionist automatically handles your international calls, greeting callers in natural English or regional accents, routing to the right person, and even taking messages or booking meetings.

Benefits for UK–India Connections:

  • Operates 24/7 across time zones

  • Handles overflow and after-hours calls

  • Speaks with local warmth and natural tone

  • Routes to different departments or numbers instantly

  • Can integrate with CRMs and calendars

✨ Combine with a Virtual Landline for the perfect UK–India communication setup.

 
 
 

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