Area code 44
Tamil Nadu · Chennai
- Area code
- 44
- Country
- India
- Region
- Tamil Nadu
- Major cities
- Chennai
- Time zone
- Asia/Kolkata
- Note
- Chennai area code.
This is a domestic area code inside India. It is not the international calling code.
Frequently asked questions
Which cities use area code 44?
Area code 44 serves Tamil Nadu in India, including Chennai.
What region does area code 44 cover?
Area code 44 covers Tamil Nadu. Area codes route calls to a specific city or region within a country's national telephone network.
What is the difference between an area code and a calling code?
A calling code routes a call across borders to a national network, while an area code routes it to a city or region inside that network. For a India number, the country calling code is the international prefix and 44 is the domestic area code.
What time zone is area code 44 in?
Area code 44 is in the IANA time zone Asia/Kolkata.
Is area code 44 the international calling code?
No. 44 is a domestic area code inside India, not the international calling code. To call this region from abroad, you dial the country's calling code first, then 44 and the local number.