Cheap Calls to India
Are you from India but work, live or visit the UK? Or maybe you're a UK citizen but have family or friends in India? Either way you'll be glad you got to know Ratebuster - the low call hero that champions cheap international call charges so you can afford to phone India for as long and as often as you want to.
You can cheap call India from a landline or your mobile phone and save pounds compared to BT tariffs. What's more you don't ever have to avoid paying peak rates - because with Ratebuster there aren't any. Your cheap international call is charged at one flat rate, all day, every day.
Why not check out our cheap rates right now...
Using Ratebuster to cheap call India
Making cheap calls with Ratebuster is easy. All you need to do is:
- Dial your Ratebuster access number and listen to our voice prompts
- Dial the country code - 0091, followed by the destination number and then press the hash key so we can connect you quickly
- That's it you're connected and you're already saving money on your cheap international call!
Helpful information for when you cheap call
As well as benefiting from cheap international calls to India with Ratebuster, we thought you might find the following information useful whenever you decide to make your calls.
Cheaper mobile calls to India
What time is it in India?
Which international dialling code do I need?
Holiday calendar
Cheaper mobile calls to India
1. Use your Ratebuster access code as part of your free minutes
Some mobile tariffs may include 0844 numbers as part of your free minutes. But it's best to check with your mobile service provider before making your call.
2. Cut down on call times by programming your mobile
For numbers you call often, just program the access number and the destination number into your mobile - then you'll make a saving every time you call!
Here's how to program your mobile
To learn how to programme your mobile, please read our Money Saving Tips
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What time is it in India?
Remember to plan the time of your cheap international call. Even your best friends won't thank you for disturbing their beauty sleep!
Time Difference between UK and India
| With Daylight Savings |
Without Daylight Savings |
| + 4.5 hours |
GMT + 5.5 hours |
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Which international dialling code do I need?
Getting the right international dialling code for the city or region you want to call in India means you don't waste any time or money when you make your cheap international calls with Ratebuster.
Indian international dialling codes
| Ahmedabad |
00 + 91 + 79 |
| Amritsar |
00 + 91 + 183 |
| Banga |
00 + 91 + 1825 |
| Bangalore |
00 + 91 + 80 |
| Bar |
00 + 91 + 293742 |
| Baroda |
00 + 91 + 265 |
| Bhopal |
00 + 91 + 755 |
| Calcutta |
00 + 91 + 33 |
| Chandigarh |
00 + 91 + 172 |
| Delhi |
00 + 91 + 11 |
| Hyderabad |
00 + 91 + 40 |
| Jaipur |
00 + 91 + 141 |
| Jullundr |
00 + 91 + 181 |
| Kanpur |
00 + 91 + 512 |
| Madras |
00 + 91 + 44 |
| Mumbai (Bombay) |
00 + 91 + 22 |
| New Delhi |
00 + 91 + 11 |
| Poo |
00 + 91 + 1785 |
| Poona |
00 + 91 + 212 |
| Poona (Pure) |
00 + 91 + 20 |
| Surat |
00 + 91 + 261 |
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Festival calendar
Don't let long distances get in the way of celebrating religious festivals and other occasions, let your family and friends know you're thinking of them during these special times of year by making that cheap international call with Ratebuster.
Just in case you need a little reminder, so you can really surprise your loved ones with a cheap call, a list of festivals and all important dates are detailed below.
2011 Holiday Calendar
| Date |
Holiday or Festival |
Holiday/Festival Notes |
| Saturday, 1 January 2011 |
New Year’s Day |
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| Friday, 14 January 2011 |
Pongal |
Harvest Festival of South India |
| Wednesday, 26 January 2011 |
India Republic Day^ |
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| Tuesday, 15 February 2011 |
Milad-Un-Nabi |
Mawlid an-Nabi – Birth of the Islamic Prophet Muhammad. |
| Thursday, 3 March 2011 |
Mahashivratri / Maha Sivaratri |
Great Night of Shiva – offerings of Bael (Bilva) leaves to the Lord Shiva, a Hindu festival |
| Saturday, 19 March 2011 to Sunday, 20 March 2011 |
Holi |
Hindu festival of colours |
| Friday, 22 April 2011 |
Good Friday |
Death of Jesus – Christian holiday |
| Monday, 25 April 2011 |
Easter Monday |
Resurrection of Jesus – Christian holiday |
| Saturday, 16 April 2011 |
Mahavir Jayanthi |
Birth of Mahavira, the last Tirthankara – the most important religious holiday in Jainism |
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Buddha Purnima |
Vesak Day – Celebrates birth, enlightenment, and death of Buddha |
| Tuesday, 17 May 2011 |
India Budha Purnima 2011 |
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| Saturday, 13 August 2011 |
Raksha Bandhan |
Hindu Festival celebrated mainly in northern India |
| Monday, 15 August 2011 |
Independence Day |
Celebrates India Independence |
| Monday, 22 August 2011 |
Krishna Janmashtami / Srikrishna Jayanti |
Birth of Krishna – a Hindu festival celebrating birth of Lord Krishna, an avatar of god Vishnu |
| Tuesday, 30 August 2011 |
Id ul Fitr |
Eid ul-Fitr – End of Ramadan, according to Islamic Calendar |
| Thursday, 1 September 2011 – Monday, 12 September 2011 |
Ganesh Chaturthi |
Hindu Festival to celebrate the birthday of Lord Ganesh (Ganesha). Anant Chaturdashi will be celebrated on the last day of Ganesh Chaturthi, Monday, 12 September 2011. |
| Wednesday, 28 September 2011 |
Dussehra |
Vijaya Dashami – Hindu festival |
| Sunday, 2 October 2011 |
Gandhi Jayanti |
Mahatma Gandhi’s Birthday |
| Wednesday, 26 October 2011 |
Deepavali / Diwali |
Festival of Lights – a very important Hindu festival |
| Sunday, 6 November 2011 |
Idu’l Zuha/Bakrid |
Eid al-Adha – Feast of the Sacrifice, according to Islamic Calendar |
| Thursday, 10 November 2011 |
Guru Nanak Jayanti |
Guru Nanak’s Birthday – Sikh Festival |
| Saturday, 26 November 2011 |
Muharram |
Islamic New Year |
| Sunday, 25 December 2011 |
Christmas Day |
Birth of Jesus – one of Christian most important holidays. |
| Monday, 26 December 2011 |
Boxing Day |
The day after Christmas – Christian Holiday |
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