India Phone Number Format Guide

Basic Format and Structure

Components

  • Country Code: +91
  • Mobile Number: 10 digits
  • First Digit: 6, 7, 8, or 9

Format Examples

  • +91 98765-43210 - Standard format
  • +91 87654-32109 - Alternative format
  • 9876543210 - Local format
  • 098765 43210 - Alternative local format

Carrier Information

Major Carrier Prefixes

  • Jio: Numbers starting with 6 or 7
  • Airtel: Numbers starting with 9
  • Vodafone: Numbers starting with 8
  • BSNL: Numbers starting with 6

Important Notes

Key Rules

  • All mobile numbers are 10 digits long
  • First digit indicates service type
  • Country code (+91) is optional for local calls
  • No special characters in local format

Common Mistakes

  • Using less than 10 digits
  • Starting with numbers 0-5
  • Adding spaces in wrong positions
  • Forgetting + before country code