This is the telephone area code for Mangaluru (formerly Mangalore), the chief port city of Karnataka and a major educational, commercial, and healthcare hub on the Arabian Sea coast.
How to Call Mangalore from Overseas
- Dial your country's exit code (e.g., 011 for USA, 00 for UK/Europe)
- Dial 91 (India country code)
- Dial the area code (824 - omit the leading 0)
- Dial the local landline number (7 digits)
Example: Calling Mangalore from USA
011 91 824 242 0000
Where:
011 = USA exit code
91 = India country code
824 = Mangalore area code (0824 without the 0)
242 0000 = Local Mangalore phone number
Quick Facts
Mangalore Area Code Coverage
The 0824 area code covers the Mangaluru City Corporation and its surrounding suburban and industrial belts:
City Center
Hampankatta, Falnir, Balmatta, MG Road, Kodialbail
Commercial Hubs
Kankanady, Bejai, Kadri, Attavar, Bunder
Educational Zones
Deralakatte (Medical Hub), Konaje (University), Kottara
Industrial & Port
Panambur (NMPT), Baikampady, Surathkal (NITK), Kavoor
Residential North
Bondel, Maryhill, Shakthinagar, Kulai
Residential South
Ullal, Thokkotu, Jeppu, Mangaladevi
Major Karnataka Area Codes
Common Exit Codes for Calling India
Prefix these codes before dialing 91-824:
United States
011
United Kingdom
00
UAE / Dubai
00
Australia
0011
Singapore
001
Canada
011