Ever wondered why every Indian phone number starts with +91? It’s not a random number - it carries global and national significance.

The number +91 is India’s official country code in the international telephone system. It was assigned by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), a United Nations agency that manages all global communication networks.

In the 1960s and 70s, the ITU divided the world into nine geographical zones. India was placed in Zone 9, which includes countries from South and Central Asia. Within this zone, each country was given a unique prefix - and India got 91.

Why 91? At the time, India was emerging as a major nation with a rapidly growing population, expanding telecom infrastructure, and a need for a distinct identity in the global communication network.

Today, +91 isn’t just a code - it’s a symbol of India’s presence in the global digital world. Whether you're in the US or Japan, seeing +91 on your screen instantly connects you to India.

So next time you dial it, know this - +91 represents India’s voice in a connected world.