0497 area code — Kannur
Phone numbers in Kannur, India use the area code 0497. It falls within Kerala. Numbers are written internationally as +91 497.
How to call Kannur
- From abroad
- +91 497 XXX XXXX
- Within India
- 0497 XXX XXXX
- Country calling code
- +91
About the 0497 area code
Locally the code appears as 0497; from outside India you replace the leading 0 with +91 497.
Area codes like 0497 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 Kannur?
Kannur uses the area code 0497, written internationally as +91 497.
How do I call Kannur from another country?
Dial your international access code, then +91 497, then the local number — dropping the national leading 0.
What time is it in Kannur?
Kannur is in the Asia/Kolkata time zone; the live clock above shows the current local time.
Is 0497 a mobile or a landline code?
0497 is a geographic (landline) area code for Kannur. Mobile numbers in India use their own separate prefixes.