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
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
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 |
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 |
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.
| General | |
|---|---|
| Republic day | 26.01.09 |
| Independence Day | 15.08.09 |
| Mahatma Gandhi's Birthday | 02.10.09 |
| Lohri | 13.01.09 |
| Islam | |
| Al Hijra 1430AH - New Year | 29.12.09 |
| Ashura | 07.01.09 |
| Mawlid an Nabi - Sunni | 09.03.09 |
| Mawlid an Nabi - Shi'a | 14.03.09 |
| Lailat al Miraj | 20.07.09 |
| Lailat al Bara'ah | 07.08.09 |
| Ramadan begins | 22.08.09 |
| Lailat el qadr | 17.09.09 |
| Eid al Fitr (Ramadan ends) | 20.09.09 |
| Waqf al Arafa | 25.11.09 |
| Eid al Adha | 27.11.09 |
| Al Hijra 1431AH - New Year | 18.12.09 |
| Hajj begins | 25-11.09 to 28.11.09 |
| Christian | |
| Epiphany | 06.01.09 |
| Baptism of the Lord Jesus | 13.01.09 |
| Candlemas | 02.02.09 |
| Shrove Tuesday | 24.02.09 |
| Ash Wednesday (Lent begins) | 25.02.09 |
| Palm Sunday | 12.04.09 |
| Maundy Thursday | 09.04.09 |
| Good Friday | 10.04.09 |
| Easter | 12.04.09 |
| Ascension of Christ | 21.05.09 |
| Pentecost | 31.05.09 |
| Trinity Sunday | 07.06.09 |
| All Saints' Day | 01.11.09 |
| All Souls' Day | 02.11.09 |
| Sundays of Advent | 29.11.09 |
| Christmas Day | 25.12.09 |
| Hindu | |
| Makar Sankranti | 14.01.09 |
| Vasant Panchami | 31.01.09 |
| Maha Shiva Ratri | 23.02.09 |
| Holi | 11.03.09 |
| Chetra Navratras (Navarati) | 19.03.09 |
| Bikarami Samvat | 06.04.09 |
| Rama Navami | 03.04.09 |
| Raksha Bandhan Rakhi | 05.08.09 |
| Krishna Jayanti | 14.08.09 |
| Ganesh Chaturthi | 23.08.09 |
| Asuj Navratras begin | 19.09.09 |
| Dassehra | 28.09.09 |
| Karva Chauth Vrat (fast) | 08.10.09 |
| Diwali (Festival of Lights) | 17.10.09 |