0462 area code — Tirunelvelli
0462 is the local dialing code used in Tirunelvelli, India. It falls within Tamil Nadu. Numbers are written internationally as +91 462.
How to call Tirunelvelli
- From abroad
- +91 462 XXX XXXX
- Within India
- 0462 XXX XXXX
- Country calling code
- +91
About the 0462 area code
A full number here takes the form +91 462 XXX XXXX — the 462 identifies Tirunelvelli within India's numbering plan.
Area codes like 0462 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 Tirunelvelli?
Tirunelvelli uses the area code 0462, written internationally as +91 462.
How do I call Tirunelvelli from another country?
Dial your international access code, then +91 462, then the local number — dropping the national leading 0.
What time is it in Tirunelvelli?
Tirunelvelli is in the Asia/Kolkata time zone; the live clock above shows the current local time.
Is 0462 a mobile or a landline code?
0462 is a geographic (landline) area code for Tirunelvelli. Mobile numbers in India use their own separate prefixes.