This is the telephone area code for Chennai and surrounding areas in Tamil Nadu, India.
How to Call Chennai from Overseas
- Dial your country's exit code (International Access Code)
- Dial 91 (India country code)
- Dial the area code (44 - without the leading 0)
- Dial the local phone number
Example: Calling Chennai from Australia
0011 91 44 2345 6789
Where:
0011 = Australia exit code
91 = India country code
44 = Chennai area code (044 without the 0)
2345 6789 = Local Chennai phone number
Quick Facts
Chennai Area Code Coverage
The 044 area code covers Chennai and surrounding areas in Tamil Nadu:
Central Chennai
Parry's Corner, George Town, Fort St. George, Broadway
South Chennai
Adyar, Besant Nagar, Thiruvanmiyur, Mylapore
North Chennai
Royapuram, Tondiarpet, Washermanpet, Perambur
West Chennai
Ambattur, Anna Nagar, Koyambedu, T. Nagar
East Chennai
Thiruvottiyur, Manali, Ennore, Kasimedu
Greater Chennai
Sholinganallur, Tambaram, Poonamallee, Sriperumbudur
Major India Area Codes
Common Exit Codes for Calling India
When calling Chennai from these countries, use these exit codes:
United States
011
Australia
0011
European Union
00
United Kingdom
00
Singapore
001
United Arab Emirates
00