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How to Call the US from India

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Calling the United States (US) from India requires you to dial India’s exit code, followed by the US country code and recipient’s 10-digit telephone number. Extra fees and charges may apply when making international phone calls from India to the US.


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    Dial 001 using your telephone’s keypad. “00” is the exit code for India, which must be dialed when making international phone calls, whereas “1” is the country code for the US.[1]
  2. 2
    Dial the recipient’s three-digit area code. All US telephone numbers are assigned a three-digit area code based on city and state, and there are 291 area codes in the US.
    • Visit the All Area Codes website at http://www.allareacodes.com/ for help with identifying the correct area code for the telephone number you’re dialing.
  3. 3
    Dial the recipient’s seven-digit phone number.
  4. 4
    Press “Send” on your telephone to initiate the call. The recipient’s telephone will now start ringing.

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  • Find out what time it is in the US before making telephone calls to avoid contacting people too early in the morning or too late at night. Visit the official US Time website at http://www.time.gov/ to determine the current time in the region you’re calling.


  • Contact your residential or wireless service provider prior to calling the US to confirm applicable rates and fees for making international calls. Most telephone service providers charge additional rates for outgoing international phone calls.

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