Understanding STD Codes in Gujarat, India

Gujarat, with its capital city Gandhinagar, is a prominent state in western India. Major districts within Gujarat include Ahmedabad, Surat, Vadodara, Rajkot, and Bhavnagar. Understanding the Subscriber Trunk Dialing (STD) codes for these and other districts is essential for seamless telephone communication within India and from abroad.

Internal Calling Guide (Within India)

To call a landline number in Gujarat from any district within India, follow these steps:

  • Dial '0': This is the national trunk prefix for domestic calls within India.
  • Enter the STD Code: Find the specific STD code for the desired district in Gujarat. For example, Ahmedabad's STD code is 079.
  • Dial the Local Number: Enter the recipient's landline number.

The complete dialing format is: 0 + STD Code + Local Number.

International Calling Guide (From Outside India)

To call a landline number in Gujarat from any country outside India, follow these steps:

  • Dial the International Access Code: This code varies depending on the country you are calling from (e.g., '+' or '00').
  • Enter India's Country Code: The country code for India is 91.
  • Enter the STD Code (without the '0'): Use the STD code for the specific district in Gujarat, but omit the leading '0'. For example, for Ahmedabad, you would dial 79.  
  • Dial the Local Number: Enter the recipient's landline number.

The complete dialing format is: + 91 + STD Code (without 0) + Local Number.