Area Code 222 – Mumbai
The phone area code for Mumbai is 222 (international format +91222). Browse local exchange codes (NXX) and carrier assignments below.
📞 Exchange Codes (NXX) for Area Code 222
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📍 Geographic Location of Mumbai
Overview of Area Code +91 222
Area code 222 is a geographic National Destination Code (NDC) assigned to Mumbai, the capital city of the Indian state of Maharashtra and the financial, commercial, and entertainment hub of India. This code is part of the +91 country calling code for India and is used for fixed-line (PSTN) and fixed-wireless services within the Mumbai metropolitan area.
Geographic Coverage and Administration
The +91 222 area code covers the entire Mumbai city district and its immediate suburbs, including key business districts such as Nariman Point, Bandra-Kurla Complex, Andheri, and Dadar. It is administered by the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) under the Ministry of Communications, Government of India. The code is used for both local and national long-distance calls within India.
Dialing Format
When calling a Mumbai landline from within India (outside the local calling area), you must dial the trunk prefix 0, followed by the area code 222, and then the 8-digit subscriber number. For example, a typical Mumbai landline number would be formatted as 0-222-XXXX XXXX for domestic calls.
For international callers, the format is +91 222 XXXX XXXX (or +91-222-XXXX XXXX). The leading zero is omitted when dialing from abroad. For instance, to call a Mumbai number with the local subscriber number 1234 5678, you would dial +91 222 1234 5678 from any international location.
Local vs. International Calling Instructions
- Local callers within Mumbai: If you are calling from another landline within the same area code, you may only need to dial the 8-digit subscriber number. However, due to the implementation of the new numbering plan in 2018, all fixed-line numbers in Mumbai now have 8 digits, and local calls may require the area code depending on your service provider.
- Callers from other parts of India: Dial 0-222-XXXX XXXX.
- International callers: Dial your country's exit code (e.g., 00 from most countries) followed by 91 222 XXXX XXXX.
Overlay and Numbering Considerations
Mumbai was one of the first cities in India to migrate to an 8-digit subscriber numbering system in 2018. The area code 222 is part of the larger Mumbai numbering plan, which also includes other codes such as 22 (for the main city) and 240 (for certain suburban areas). However, 222 is specifically assigned to the Mumbai region and is not an overlay code; it is a distinct NDC used for landline services.
It is important to note that 222 is not a mobile prefix. Mobile numbers in India begin with 9, 8, 7, or 6 and are non-geographic. Therefore, if you receive a call from a number starting with +91 222, it is from a fixed line in Mumbai, not a mobile phone.