Calling Landlines in Karnataka

Karnataka, a state in southern India, is known for its technological hub in Bengaluru and its rich cultural heritage in districts like Mysuru and Mangaluru. To make a landline call to a city or district within Karnataka, you must use the appropriate STD (Subscriber Trunk Dialing) code. The STD code for Bengaluru is 080, for Mysuru is 0821, and for Mangaluru is 0824.  

Calling from within India

To dial a landline number in Karnataka from anywhere else in India, follow a simple three-part format:

  • Prefix: Dial the '0' prefix. This is essential for all landline calls between different districts in India.
  • STD Code: Enter the specific STD code for the city you're calling.
  • Local Number: Dial the local landline number.

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

Calling from Outside India

When calling a Karnataka landline from an international location, the process is slightly different as you don't use the '0' prefix.  

  • International Access Code: Begin with your country's international access code (often '+' on mobile phones, or 00).  
  • Country Code: Dial '91', which is India's country code.  
  • STD Code: Enter the STD code for the city, but without the leading '0'.
  • Local Number: Dial the local landline number.

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