This is the telephone area code for Kolkata and surrounding areas in West Bengal, India.
How to Call Kolkata from Overseas
- Dial your country's exit code (International Access Code)
- Dial 91 (India country code)
- Dial the area code (33 - without the leading 0)
- Dial the local phone number
Example: Calling Kolkata from United States
011 91 33 1234 5678
Where:
011 = United States exit code
91 = India country code
33 = Kolkata area code (033 without the 0)
1234 5678 = Local Kolkata phone number
Quick Facts
Kolkata Area Code Coverage
The 033 area code covers Kolkata and key suburban and neighboring areas in West Bengal:
Central Kolkata
Dalhousie Square, BBD Bagh, Esplanade, Bowbazar
South Kolkata
Ballygunge, Gariahat, Jadavpur, Alipore
North Kolkata
Shyambazar, Bagbazar, Sinthee, Dum Dum
Eastern Fringe
Salt Lake City (Bidhannagar), Rajarhat, New Town
Howrah & Adjacent
Howrah (partial), Liluah, Belur
Extended Coverage
Parts of Hooghly and North 24 Parganas districts
Major India Area Codes
Common Exit Codes for Calling India
When calling Kolkata from these countries, use these exit codes:
United States
011
Australia
0011
European Union
00
Japan
010
China
00
Canada
011