Understanding Punjab STD Codes for Calling

Punjab, with its capital city Chandigarh, encompasses several major districts including Amritsar, Ludhiana, Jalandhar, and Patiala. This guide provides clear instructions for making both domestic and international calls to landline numbers within Punjab.

Internal Calling Guide (Within India)

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

  • Step 1: Dial the national trunk prefix '0'.
  • Step 2: Enter the specific STD code for the district you wish to call in Punjab.
  • Step 3: Dial the local landline number.

For example, to call a landline number in Ludhiana, the dialing format would be: 0 + STD Code of Ludhiana + Local Number.

International Calling Guide (From Outside India)

To call a landline number in Punjab from outside India, adhere to the following format:

  • Step 1: Dial your country's international access code (usually '+').
  • Step 2: Enter India's country code, which is '91'.
  • Step 3: Dial the STD code for the specific district in Punjab you are trying to reach. Do not include the leading '0' that is used for domestic calls.
  • Step 4: Dial the local landline number.

For instance, to call a landline number in Amritsar from abroad, the format would be: + 91 + STD Code of Amritsar + Local Number. 1