How to Call India from Canada
Learn how to call from Canada to India with this step-by-step guide. Rates start at just $0.17/min with HelloAirDial. No apps, no calling cards, just dial from your browser.
Cheapest Way to Call India from Canada
The cheapest way to call India from Canada is using a browser-based VoIP service like HelloAirDial. With rates starting at just $0.17 per minute, you'll save 50-80% compared to traditional carriers, calling cards, or roaming charges.
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How to Call from Canada to India
To make a call, dial the exit code (011), followed by the country code (91), then the local number. HelloAirDial makes it simple - just enter the full number in your browser and we handle the formatting automatically. Rates start at $0.17 per minute with no hidden fees.
Dialing Steps: 🇨🇦 Canada to 🇮🇳 India
- 1
Dial the exit code: 011
This tells your carrier you're making an international call from Canada.
- 2
Dial India's country code: 91
The country code for India is +91.
- 3
Dial the local number
Drop the leading 0 from local numbers.
Examples:
- Mobile: 09876 543210
- Landline: 011 2345 6789
Cheap Calls from Canada to India
Skip expensive carrier rates and calling cards. HelloAirDial offers cheap calls from Canada to India starting at $0.17/minute, up to 80% less than traditional international calling.
Traditional Calling
- • Carrier rates: $1-3/min
- • Calling cards: Hidden fees
- • Roaming: Expensive abroad
HelloAirDial
- • From $0.17/min
- • No hidden fees or contracts
- • Works anywhere with internet
🇨🇦 Canada Carrier Rates to 🇮🇳 India
- Rogers$0.10-2.00
- Bell$0.10-1.80
- Telus$0.08-1.70
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Best Time to Call 🇮🇳 India
Recommended Calling Hours
- • Telemarketing and promotional calls are typically restricted to daytime and early evening; avoid 21:00 to 09:00 India time
- • For business contacts, standard calling window is roughly 10:00 to 18:00 on working days, avoiding major public holidays
Calling Etiquette in India
- • Begin with a polite greeting such as Hello or Namaste and confirm you are speaking to the correct person
- • Introduce yourself, your organization, and the purpose of the call early in the conversation
- • For business calls, scheduling in advance by email or message is appreciated, especially with senior contacts
- • English and Hindi are widely used in business; be ready to switch to simpler English and speak clearly at a moderate pace
Reaching 🇮🇳 India via Apps
- • WhatsApp is widely used across India for personal and business communication, including voice and video calls
- • Other apps like Google Meet, Microsoft Teams, and Zoom are common for professional calls, especially in urban areas
- • Some corporate networks may restrict certain calling apps; mobile data or personal Wi Fi often works more reliably
International Calling Requirements in 🇨🇦 Canada
- • Ensure your mobile or landline plan includes international long distance; many basic plans are Canada/US only.
- • If international calls fail, contact your carrier to remove IDD blocks or enable pay per use long distance.
- • From mobiles, dial + then country code; from landlines, dial 011 before the country code.
- • Prepaid SIMs may require a top up or an international add on before IDD is allowed.
- • Business PBX systems may require a prefix (such as 9) before 011 for outside lines.
Troubleshooting Calls to 🇮🇳 India
- Your call cannot be completed as dialed. - Check that you used 011 or +, the correct country code, and removed any leading 0 from the local number.
- International calling is not enabled on your line. - Contact your carrier to enable international long distance or add an IDD package, especially on prepaid or business lines.
- The number you have dialed is not in service. - Verify the destination number format, including area or mobile code, and confirm the number is active.
FAQs: Calling 🇮🇳 India from 🇨🇦 Canada
How do I call from Canada to India?
Dial 011 (exit code) + 91 (India country code) + the local phone number. Drop the leading 0 from local numbers.
What is the cheapest way to call from Canada to India?
Use a VoIP service like HelloAirDial with rates from $0.17/min. This is typically 50-80% cheaper than traditional carriers or calling cards.
What is the country code for India?
The country code for India is +91. When calling from Canada, dial 011 91 followed by the local number.
How do I dial an international number from Canada?
From landlines dial 011 + country code + area or mobile code + number; from mobiles you can dial +country code + number.
Is it cheaper to roam or to use Wi Fi or VOIP when abroad?
Wi Fi and VOIP apps are usually cheaper, while roaming passes offer convenience but can cost more for long calls.
How much do international calls from Canada cost?
Rates vary by carrier and destination, roughly from USD 0.05 to over 2.00 per minute without discounts or bundles.