How to Call India from Japan
Learn how to call from Japan to India with this step-by-step guide. Rates start at just $0.15/min with HelloAirDial. No apps, no calling cards, just dial from your browser.
Cheapest Way to Call India from Japan
The cheapest way to call India from Japan is using a browser-based VoIP service like HelloAirDial. With rates starting at just $0.15 per minute, you'll save 50-80% compared to traditional carriers, calling cards, or roaming charges.
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How to Call from Japan to India
To make a call, dial the exit code (010), 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 $0.15 per minute with no hidden fees.
Dialing Steps: 🇯🇵 Japan to 🇮🇳 India
- 1
Dial the exit code: 010
This tells your carrier you're making an international call from Japan.
- 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 Japan to India
Skip expensive carrier rates and calling cards. HelloAirDial offers cheap calls from Japan to India starting at $0.15/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 $0.15/min
- • No hidden fees or contracts
- • Works anywhere with internet
🇯🇵 Japan Carrier Rates to 🇮🇳 India
- NTT Docomo$0.50-2.50
- KDDI au$0.40-2.20
- SoftBank$0.40-2.00
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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 🇯🇵 Japan
- • Ensure international calling (IDD) is enabled on your mobile or fixed line; some plans block IDD by default.
- • Dial carrier selection code (optional) + 010 + country code + number, or use + on mobiles.
- • Prepaid SIMs may restrict IDD or require identity verification and sufficient balance before calling abroad.
- • Corporate and hotel PBXs may require a prefix (often 0 or 9) before 010 or + for external lines.
- • VoIP and app based calls usually only need data access; no 010 prefix or IDD option required.
Troubleshooting Calls to 🇮🇳 India
- The number you have dialed is not in service or cannot be connected. - Check that you used 010 or +, correct country code, and removed the foreign trunk 0 from the area or mobile code.
- Your call cannot be completed as dialed. Please contact your operator. - Verify that international calling is enabled on your line and that no spending or destination block is active.
- This service is not available from your line. - Prepaid or office lines may block IDD; use a calling card, VoIP app, or request IDD activation from the provider.
FAQs: Calling 🇮🇳 India from 🇯🇵 Japan
How do I call from Japan to India?
Dial 010 (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 Japan to India?
Use a VoIP service like HelloAirDial with rates from $0.15/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 Japan, dial 010 91 followed by the local number.
How do I dial an international number from Japan?
Dial optional carrier code (e.g., 0033) + 010 + country code + area or mobile code without its leading 0 + local number, or use + on mobiles instead of 010.
Is it cheaper to roam with my foreign SIM or use Wi Fi and VoIP while in Japan?
Roaming voice can be expensive; using Wi Fi or local data with apps like LINE, WhatsApp, or Skype is usually cheaper for long or frequent calls.
How much do international calls from Japan cost?
Rates vary by carrier and destination but are often around USD 0.40 to 2.50 per minute; check your plan or consider discount options or apps for lower costs.