0161 area code — Ludhiana
In India, the area code 0161 covers Ludhiana. It falls within Punjab. Numbers are written internationally as +91 161.
How to call Ludhiana
- From abroad
- +91 161 XXX XXXX
- Within India
- 0161 XXX XXXX
- Country calling code
- +91
About the 0161 area code
When you see a number beginning +91 161, it belongs to Ludhiana: the 91 is India's country calling code and 161 is the area code.
Area codes like 0161 tie a phone number to a place — useful for knowing where a call or message originates, and for signing up to services that expect a local India number. To actually receive an SMS on a India number, a temporary or virtual line does the job without exposing your own SIM.
Frequently asked questions
What area code is Ludhiana?
Ludhiana uses the area code 0161, written internationally as +91 161.
How do I call Ludhiana from another country?
Dial your international access code, then +91 161, then the local number — dropping the national leading 0.
What time is it in Ludhiana?
Ludhiana is in the Asia/Kolkata time zone; the live clock above shows the current local time.
Is 0161 a mobile or a landline code?
0161 is a geographic (landline) area code for Ludhiana. Mobile numbers in India use their own separate prefixes.