India
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India (IN / IND / 356) operates on a 230 V / 50 Hz electrical grid using IS 1293 (Type C, Type D, and heavy 16 A Type M) sockets. Traffic drives on the left (LHT). The official currency is the Indian Rupee (INR, ₹), country calling code is +91, emergency dispatch is 112, and paper standard is IS 1064 A4.
Source: BIS (Bureau of Indian Standards) / IS 1293 / DoT / ISO 3166-1 / India Post · Last reviewed Aug 28, 2026
Specs
| Official English Name | Republic of India ISO 3166-1 |
| Local Endonym | भारत गणराज्य (Bhārat Gaṇarājya) |
| ISO 3166-1 Alpha-2 | IN |
| ISO 3166-1 Alpha-3 | IND |
| ISO 3166-1 Numeric / UN M49 | 356 UN M49 (Code 142) |
| Country Calling Code | +91 DoT (ITU-T E.164) |
| International Exit Code (IDD) | 00 |
| Internet ccTLD | .in (.bharat) NIXI Registry |
| Vehicle Registration Code | IND HSRP High Security Plate |
| National Currency (ISO 4217) | Indian Rupee (INR, ₹) 100 Paise (p) |
| Mains Electricity Standard | 230 V (±6%), 50 Hz Central Electricity Authority (CEA) |
| Electrical Plug Sockets | Type C, Type D (IS 1293 6 A) & Type M (IS 1293 16 A) 3 round pins in triangle |
| Road Traffic Driving Side | Left-Hand Traffic (LHT / RHD) Motor Vehicles Act 1988 |
| Primary Measurement System | Metric (SI) with Lakh/Crore numbering Standards of Weights and Measures Act |
| Standard Office Paper Format | IS 1064 A4 (210 × 297 mm) Standard |
| Consolidated Emergency Number | 112 (National Emergency Response System–ERSS) Emergency Dispatch |
| Postal Code Regex / Format | 6 Digits (PIN: NNNNNN, e.g. 110001 New Delhi) India Post (Postal Index Number) |
| Primary Time Zone | UTC+5:30 (IST–Indian Standard Time) Half-hour offset (No DST) |
Dual Constitutional Naming (India / Bharat) & Aadhaar
- Constitutional Names: Article 1 of the Constitution states: 'India, that is Bharat, shall be a Union of States'. In 2023, the government formalized the prominent international diplomatic usage of Bharat during the G20 New Delhi Leaders' Summit.
- Aadhaar Biometric Identity: India operates Aadhaar, the world's largest biometric digital identity platform, providing unique 12-digit numbers to over 1.35 billion residents using Iris and fingerprint verification.
Electrical Grid, Voltage & Plug Compatibility
- Nominal Grid Parameters: Operates on a single-phase standard of 230 V (±6%), 50 Hz.
- Plug & Socket Hardware: Type C, Type D (IS 1293 6 A) & Type M (IS 1293 16 A). Uses large 3-pin Type M round-prong plugs for heavy loads, Type D for older fixtures, and 2-pin Type C Europlug sockets for low-power devices.
- International Traveler Guidance: Devices operating on 100–240 V (smartphones, laptops) require only a mechanical pin adapter. Single-voltage appliances from differing voltage regions require a certified step-down/step-up power transformer.
Telecommunications, Dialing & Emergency Dispatch
- International Dialing: The country calling code is +91. Outbound international calls from within the country require dial prefix 00 followed by the destination country code.
- Emergency Dispatch: Consolidated emergency services are reached at 112 (National Emergency Response System–ERSS). Calls are automatically routed to local public safety answering points with emergency vehicle dispatch.
Transportation, Driving Standards & Road Regulations
- Traffic Flow: Road traffic drives on the left (LHT) with Right-Hand Drive (RHD) vehicles.
- Standard Speed Limits: General regulatory speed limits default to 50 km/h (31 mph) in built-up urban and residential zones, 80–100 km/h (50–62 mph) on undivided rural roads, and 110–130 km/h (68–81 mph) on grade-separated divided motorways/expressways (unless lower local limits are posted).
- Safety Requirements: Mandatory seatbelt compliance for all occupants, zero-distraction handheld mobile phone bans while driving, and mandatory in-vehicle warning triangles.
Commerce, Currency & Document Standards
- Official Currency: Legal tender is the Indian Rupee (INR, ₹).
- Document & Paper Standards: Standard office printing, official government gazettes, and legal filings strictly utilize IS 1064 A4 (210 × 297 mm). Standard business correspondence pairs with standard business envelopes.
- National Time Zone: Regulated under UTC+5:30 (IST–Indian Standard Time).
Postal Addressing & Administrative Divisions
- Postal Architecture: Postal delivery utilizes 6 Digits (PIN: NNNNNN, e.g. 110001 New Delhi).
- Standard Address Format: Structured in standardized hierarchy: Recipient Name → Street Address / Building Unit → Postal Code + City/Town → Province/State → Republic of India.