044 STD Code: Chennai

044 is the STD (area) code of Chennai, Tamil Nadu. Landline numbers in this area have 8 digits after the code.

Received a call from 044?

A number that starts with 044 (or +91 44) is a landline registered in the Chennai exchange area of Tamil Nadu. It can belong to a home, an office, a shop or a call centre. Fixed lines cannot be moved between cities, so the code reliably shows where the line is installed — but caller ID can be spoofed, so be careful if the caller asks for OTPs, bank details or payments.

How to call Chennai

Calling from	Dial
A landline in the same area	2345 6789
A landline in another city	044 2345 6789
Any mobile phone in India	044 2345 6789
Outside India	+91 44 2345 6789

Where is the 044 area code?

STD codes near Chennai

STD code	City / area	State	Distance
04119	Ponneri	Tamil Nadu	29 km
04111	Sriperumpudur	Tamil Nadu	40 km
08576	Satyavedu	Andhra Pradesh	53 km
04114	Chengalpattu	Tamil Nadu	56 km
04116	Tiruvellore	Tamil Nadu	56 km
04118	Tiruttani	Tamil Nadu	60 km
04182	Tiruvettipuram	Tamil Nadu	61 km
04177	Arkonam	Tamil Nadu	67 km
04112	Kancheepuram	Tamil Nadu	69 km
08623	Sullurpet	Andhra Pradesh	74 km

Frequently asked questions

What is the STD code of Chennai?

The STD code of Chennai (Tamil Nadu) is 044. Landline numbers there have 8 digits after the code.

Which city has the STD code 044?

044 is the STD code of Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.

How do I call Chennai from abroad?

Dial +91 44 followed by the 8-digit local number, for example +91 44 2345 6789. Do not dial the 0 of the STD code.

How do I call Chennai from a mobile in India?

Dial 044 and then the 8-digit landline number: 044 2345 6789.

Is a call from 044 a mobile or a landline?

Numbers that start with 044 are landlines (fixed lines) from the Chennai area. Indian mobile numbers have 10 digits and start with 6, 7, 8 or 9.

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