Where is Area Code 261?
Area code 261 is published for Surat numbering area in India.
It should be interpreted as a numbering-plan association, not a live geolocation result.
🇮🇳 India geographic code
261 Area Code in India
Surat numbering area. This guide separates the geographic area code from country calling code +91 and explains how to write both domestic and international formats.
International prefix+91 261
Domestic: 0261Fixed geographic
Quick facts
261 Area Code Overview
CountryIndia
Country code+91
Domestic area code0261
Code typeGeographic fixed line
Coverage visualization
Area Code 261 Map
This schematic shows the published numbering association without inventing precise geographic boundaries.
261 · India
Surat numbering area
What Time Zone is Area Code 261?
India Standard Time (UTC+5:30), no daylight saving time
Asia/Kolkata: Calculated in your browser
Where a code spans several zones, confirm the destination city before calling.
History
The National Numbering Plan 2003 standardized ten-digit national significant numbers and organized fixed-line numbering around Short Distance Charging Areas. TRAI reviewed the plan in 2024 and issued recommendations in February 2025; proposals are not presented here as active unless adopted by the Department of Telecommunications.
Indian STD codes vary in length and cover charging areas rather than perfectly matching city or state boundaries. Number portability means mobile prefixes are not reliable indicators of the current operator.
Nearby Area Codes
“Nearby” means related entries in this country directory, not a guarantee of a shared physical border.
Top 5 Counties or Regions in Area Code 261
Administrative units and telephone zones are different entity types; the list reflects featured city associations only.
Top 50 Cities in Area Code 261
- Surat — Gujarat
The directory includes up to 50 verified or clearly qualified city associations and does not claim exhaustive coverage.
Network interpretation
Largest Telephone Carriers
Current operator and market-share data are dynamic. This page avoids assigning a specific number to a carrier from its area code alone.
Landline
Area code 261 is a geographic fixed-line identifier. Consult Department of Telecommunications; TRAI advises on numbering for live allocation or licensing information.
Wireless
Wireless numbers commonly use separate non-geographic ranges. Number portability prevents reliable current-carrier identification from a prefix alone.
Prefixes
+91+261+subscriber number
Domestic code: 0261
International prefix: +91 261
Search by City:
- Surat — Gujarat
By Number:
A number beginning +91 261 matches this geographic pattern. Keep the remaining subscriber digits intact. This directory does not perform reverse lookup or identify a private subscriber.
Listings by Region or State
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Common questions
261 Area Code FAQ
Where is area code 261?
261 is associated with Surat numbering area in India.
How do I call area code 261 from abroad?
Use +91 261 followed by the subscriber number; remove any domestic trunk prefix.
Does area code 261 identify the current caller location?
No. It describes numbering-plan association, while portability, forwarding and internet calling can separate a number from the caller’s current location.