STD Codes for Uttar Pradesh (West) and Uttarakhand: A Comprehensive Guide

This article provides essential information on dialing landline numbers in Uttar Pradesh (West), including major districts like Meerut, Agra, Aligarh, and Moradabad, and Uttarakhand, with its capital Dehradun and key districts such as Haridwar, Nainital, and Udham Singh Nagar. Understanding the Subscriber Trunk Dialing (STD) codes is crucial for both domestic and international calls.

Calling Landlines Within India

To dial a landline number in Uttar Pradesh (West) or Uttarakhand from any other district within India, follow these steps:

  • Step 1: Dial the prefix '0'. This indicates that you are making a long-distance call within India.
  • Step 2: Enter the specific STD code of the district you wish to call. For example, Meerut's STD code is 0121, Agra's is 0562, Dehradun's is 0135, and Haridwar's is 01334.
  • Step 3: Dial the local landline number.

The complete dialing format is: 0 + STD code + local number.

Calling Landlines From Outside India

To call a landline number in Uttar Pradesh (West) or Uttarakhand from an international location, use the following format:

  • Step 1: Dial the international access code of the country you are calling from (e.g., '+' is commonly used).
  • Step 2: Enter India's country code, '91'.
  • Step 3: Dial the STD code of the specific district, without the preceding '0'. For instance, for Meerut, you would dial 121, for Agra 562, for Dehradun 135, and for Haridwar 1334.
  • Step 4: Enter the local landline number.

The complete international dialing format is: + 91 + STD code (without '0') + local number.