0172 area code — Chandigarh
0172 is the local dialing code used in Chandigarh, India. It falls within Punjab. Numbers are written internationally as +91 172.
How to call Chandigarh
- From abroad
- +91 172 XXX XXXX
- Within India
- 0172 XXX XXXX
- Country calling code
- +91
About the 0172 area code
A full number here takes the form +91 172 XXX XXXX — the 172 identifies Chandigarh within India's numbering plan.
Area codes like 0172 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 Chandigarh?
Chandigarh uses the area code 0172, written internationally as +91 172.
How do I call Chandigarh from another country?
Dial your international access code, then +91 172, then the local number — dropping the national leading 0.
What time is it in Chandigarh?
Chandigarh is in the Asia/Kolkata time zone; the live clock above shows the current local time.
Is 0172 a mobile or a landline code?
0172 is a geographic (landline) area code for Chandigarh. Mobile numbers in India use their own separate prefixes.