Calling India from NZ: How to Dial and the Cheapest Rates
India's country code is 91. Here is how to dial it from New Zealand, and the cheapest way to make the call.
Indian mobile numbers have 10 digits. Landlines have a city code, such as 011 for Delhi; drop its 0. From NZ, dial 00 91 first. On a mobile you can type + in place of 00.
How Much Does It Cost to Call India from NZ?
With our phone cards, calls to Indian landlines start at 4¢ a minute and calls to mobiles at 4¢ a minute. Every card calls both landlines and mobiles. Pick the one that fits how you call.
- 4¢/min to landlines
- No connection fee
- Billed in 2-minute blocks
- NZ$10 = 4 h 10 min to mobiles
Compare all 5 cards side by side
| Card | To landlines | To mobiles | Connection fee | Billed in | NZ$10 buys (landline) | NZ$10 buys (mobile) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tiki Talk | 4¢/min | 4¢/min | None | 2 min | 4 h 10 min | 4 h 10 min |
| Long White Cloud | 4.5¢/min | 4¢/min | None | 3 min | 3 h 42 min | 4 h 9 min |
| Chips | 4.5¢/min | 4¢/min | 89¢ a call | 3 min | 3 h 22 min | 3 h 46 min |
| Rocket | 10.4¢/min | 12.4¢/min | 49¢ a call | 3 min | 1 h 31 min | 1 h 16 min |
| Lucky | 25.5¢/min | 25.5¢/min | None | 1 min | 39 min | 39 min |
Rates are in NZ dollars, 24 hours a day. Talk time for Chips and Rocket is from their rate pages and assumes one call, with one connection fee. Rates to Indian mobiles | Rates to Indian landlines
Call India with an NZ Phone Card
Our cards are digital. Buy online and we email your PIN and access numbers. No app, no new SIM, no contract, and it works from a landline or a mobile.
- Call your local access numberWe have numbers in 16 NZ cities and towns, from Whangarei to Dunedin. Your email lists them all.
- Enter your PINIt is in the same email.
- Dial the Indian number, then #00 91 + 10-digit number. Example: 00 91 98765 43210 #
Making another call? Wait for the other person to hang up, press ## and dial the next number.
Which NZ cities have an access number?
Auckland, Blenheim, Christchurch, Dunedin, Hamilton, Nelson, New Plymouth, Napier and Hastings, Palmerston North, Queenstown, Rotorua, Ruatoria, Tauranga, Wanganui, Wellington and Whangarei. If your town is not listed, use the nearest one. Your provider may charge for that call.
Check the Time Difference Before You Call
India is 6.5 hours behind NZ in the NZ winter and 7.5 hours behind in the NZ summer. It has no daylight saving. Here is the time right now.
Indian city codes
Drop the 0 from the city code when you dial from NZ. Mobiles have no city code: dial 00 91 and the 10-digit number.
| City code | Dial from NZ | City |
|---|---|---|
| 011 | 00 91 11 | Delhi |
| 022 | 00 91 22 | Mumbai |
| 033 | 00 91 33 | Kolkata |
| 044 | 00 91 44 | Chennai |
| 080 | 00 91 80 | Bengaluru |
| 040 | 00 91 40 | Hyderabad |
| 020 | 00 91 20 | Pune |
| 079 | 00 91 79 | Ahmedabad |
Questions About Calling India
What is the country code for India?
India's country code is 91. From NZ, dial 00 91, then the number.
How do I call an Indian mobile from NZ?
Dial 00 91 + the 10-digit mobile number. If the number is written with a 0 in front, drop the 0. 98765 43210 becomes 00 91 98765 43210.
Is it cheaper to call Indian mobiles or landlines?
With our cards it costs the same: the cheapest no-fee card charges the same rate to both.
Can I call India for free?
Calling apps make free calls when both people have the same app and a data or Wi-Fi connection. They cannot reach a landline, and the call drops if either connection is weak. A phone card reaches any Indian landline or mobile from a normal phone, without internet at either end.
Am I locked into a contract?
No. Our service is 100% prepaid. Add more talk time when you need it.
Are your cards rechargeable?
Yes. You can keep the same card and PIN for years. Recharge it online whenever you need more talk time.
Do your cards expire?
A card expires 6 months after its first use or last recharge. You do not lose the credit. Top it up with NZ$10 or more and your old balance carries over.
Does it cost more if I call from my cell phone?
We do not charge extra for calls from a cell phone. Your own provider may charge for the call to the access number, so check your plan. Many NZ plans include free calls to local numbers.
Is this a physical calling card?
No. We email your PIN, the access numbers and the dialling steps after you buy.
Do I need to download an app or change my SIM?
No. Call the access number, enter your PIN, then dial the Indian number.
Can I call other countries with this card?
Yes. Every card calls more than 200 countries.
Calling Other Countries from NZ
- Call Australia from NZ
- Call the USA from NZ
- Call the UK from NZ
- Call Canada from NZ
- Call the Philippines from NZ
- Call Fiji from NZ
- Call Samoa from NZ
- Call the Cook Islands from NZ
Have more questions? Call our support team on (09) 886 9903 or contact us.
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