This is the telephone STD code for Shimla and surrounding areas in Himachal Pradesh, India (Summer Capital of British India).
How to Call Shimla from Overseas
- Dial your country's exit code (International Access Code)
- Dial 91 (India country code)
- Dial the STD code (177 - without the leading 0)
- Dial the local phone number
Example: Calling Shimla from United Kingdom
00 91 177 265 4321
Where:
00 = United Kingdom exit code
91 = India country code
177 = Shimla STD code (0177 without the 0)
265 4321 = Local Shimla phone number
Quick Facts
Shimla STD Code Coverage
The 0177 STD code covers Shimla and surrounding areas in Himachal Pradesh (Queen of Hills):
Shimla City
The Ridge, Mall Road, Lakkar Bazaar, Scandal Point
Government Area
Himachal Pradesh Secretariat, Legislative Assembly, High Court
Suburbs
Chotta Shimla, Boileauganj, Sanjauli, Kasumpti, Summer Hill
Tourist Areas
Jakhu Temple, Christ Church, Shimla Kalka Railway stations
Educational Hub
Himachal Pradesh University, St. Bede's College, Shimla Colleges
Greater Shimla
Kufri, Mashobra, Naldehra, Tara Devi, Fagu hill stations
Major Himachal Pradesh STD Codes
Common Exit Codes for Calling India
When calling Shimla from these countries, use these exit codes:
United Kingdom
00
United States
011
Canada
011
Australia
0011
Germany
00
Israel
00