08247 area code — Mangalore
Phone numbers in Mangalore, India use the area code 08247. It falls within Karnataka. Numbers are written internationally as +91 8247.
How to call Mangalore
- From abroad
- +91 8247 XXX XXXX
- Within India
- 08247 XXX XXXX
- Country calling code
- +91
About the 08247 area code
Locally the code appears as 08247; from outside India you replace the leading 0 with +91 8247.
Area codes like 08247 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 Mangalore?
Mangalore uses the area code 08247, written internationally as +91 8247.
How do I call Mangalore from another country?
Dial your international access code, then +91 8247, then the local number — dropping the national leading 0.
What time is it in Mangalore?
Mangalore is in the Asia/Kolkata time zone; the live clock above shows the current local time.
Is 08247 a mobile or a landline code?
08247 is a geographic (landline) area code for Mangalore. Mobile numbers in India use their own separate prefixes.