India's government agencies, banks, and legal offices still rely on fax for official correspondence. Here's how to send a fax to any Indian number from your iPhone.
Country Code
+91
Number Format
+91 XXXXX XXXXX
Always dial the full number including +91 when sending from outside India. TigerFax automatically prepends the country code when you select India as your destination.
Special Dialing Format
India uses a different fax number format than the US. Make sure you enter the number exactly as shown above — including the country code +91 — or your fax may not be delivered.
Timezone: IST (UTC+5:30)
India is in a significantly different timezone. For time-sensitive faxes, consider sending duringIndia's business hours to ensure prompt receipt and response.
Fax in India
India's government and banking sectors still process millions of fax transmissions monthly, with many regulatory filings and official submissions still requiring fax.
Download TigerFax
Install TigerFax from the App Store — free to start, no credit card required.
💡 Tip: TigerFax is iOS-only and works on iPhone and iPad.
Sign in or create an account
Create a free account with your Apple ID or email address.
Scan or upload your document
Use your iPhone camera to scan a physical document, or upload a PDF, photo, or file from the Files app.
💡 Tip: TigerFax supports PDF, JPG, PNG, and multi-page documents.
Enter the India fax number
Dial +91 followed by the local fax number. Format: +91 XXXXX XXXXX. TigerFax automatically formats international numbers.
💡 Tip: India uses a specific format — double-check the number before sending.
Review and send
Preview your fax, optionally add a cover page, then tap Send. You'll receive a delivery confirmation.
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