This is the telephone STD (area) code for Akola, a major city in the Vidarbha region of Maharashtra, known as the "Cotton City" of India.
How to Call Akola from Overseas
- Dial your country's exit code (International Access Code)
- Dial 91 (India country code)
- Dial the area code (724 - without the leading 0)
- Dial the local landline number
Example: Calling Akola from United Arab Emirates
00 91 724 243 0000
Where:
00 = UAE exit code
91 = India country code
724 = Akola area code (0724 without the 0)
243 0000 = Local Akola landline number
Quick Facts
Akola Area Code Coverage
The 0724 area code covers the city of Akola and various residential, commercial, and industrial zones:
Historic Core
Akola Fort (Asadgad), Tilak Road, Gandhi Chowk
Civil Lines
Government offices, Collectorate, and High Court areas
Industrial MIDC
Maharashtra Industrial Development Corp (Akola Phase I & II)
Residential Hubs
Ram Nagar, Jatharpeth, Shankar Nagar
Railway Zone
Akola Junction area, Malipura, and Murtizapur Road
Education Zone
PDKV University area, Tapadia Nagar, Gorakshan Road
Major Maharashtra Area Codes
Common Exit Codes for Calling India
Use these international codes to call Akola from abroad:
United States
011
United Kingdom
00
Australia
0011
Saudi Arabia
00
Canada
011
Singapore
001