Get Virtual Phone Numbers in Chennai
Only $34.95 per month + per minute incoming rate *
Get a local phone number in Chennai, the gateway to South India and one of the country's most important economic centers.
With a metro population of around 11 million, Chennai is a major hub for automobile manufacturing, healthcare, and IT services. The city is also deeply rooted in classical Tamil arts, home to Marina Beach — one of the longest urban beaches in the world — and a key port city driving international trade. Your Chennai number carries the 44 prefix, one of the oldest and most recognized area codes in southern India.
Please note: This is a metered number — there is a per-minute incoming rate each time someone calls your Chennai number, regardless of how you receive the call. India numbers are for incoming calls only.
Receive calls with your Chennai phone number
FlyNumber SIP gives your Chennai number its own credentials for any SIP calling app from the app stores — Zoiper, Groundwire, Linphone and more — or a desk phone, to receive calls.
- Incoming calls are billed at a small per-minute incoming rate from your prepaid balance.
- Up to 5 devices — phone, desktop and desk phone ring together
- Voicemail built in
Let an AI voice agent answer your Chennai calls
Set your Chennai number to AI voice agent answers and a built-in agent picks up. It answers questions from what you tell it, takes messages and transfers callers to you.
The recorded greeting plays in Hindi or English, your choice. Write the opening line and rules in Hindi and the agent answers in Hindi, switching to the caller's language if they speak another.
$0.10 per minute of AI conversation, billed per second. No monthly fee for the agent.
Features
- Serving the automobile corridor along the Old Mahabalipuram Road? Forward your Chennai number to any phone worldwide so suppliers and dealers can reach your team at local rates.
- Manage incoming patient appointment calls or hospital inquiries using our cloud-based PBX system — Chennai is home to some of India's top medical tourism destinations, and a professional phone setup matters.
- Connect your Chennai number directly to any VoIP solution like Asterisk, FreePBX, or 3CX — ideal for IT companies along the Tidel Park and OMR tech corridor.
- Adjust your call routing instantly from the FlyNumber panel — whether you're at your office in T. Nagar or traveling internationally, changes take effect in real time.
- Enable cloud-based call recording for compliance, training, or simply to keep a reliable log of important business conversations.
Use any device or software
Any device can be used to receive calls with your FlyNumber.
Prefer to skip third-party providers? FlyNumber SIP gives you your own SIP credentials — register any SIP app or desk phone and receive calls with just your FlyNumber.
- Any SIP or VoIP app on iOS or Android
- Mac, PC, or Linux computer
- Desktop office phone
- Any regular phone number (to receive calls)
- 3rd party VoIP solutions
Incoming per-minute rates
All India numbers, including Chennai, are metered. Whenever someone calls your Chennai phone number, a per-minute rate is deducted from your FlyNumber prepaid balance.
- This applies whether you answer via VoIP, call forwarding, or our cloud phone system.
- The rate depends on the caller's location and prefix.
- View the full per-minute rate table here.
FAQ’s
What does "metered" mean for my Chennai number?
Metered means there is a per-minute charge each time someone calls your Chennai number. This charge is deducted from your FlyNumber prepaid balance regardless of how you answer — VoIP, call forwarding, or cloud phone system. You can review the full per-minute rate table here.
Can I make outgoing calls with my Chennai number?
No. India numbers are for incoming calls only. Outbound calling is not available for any India virtual number, including Chennai.
Are there registration requirements for India numbers?
Yes, India has specific registration requirements including identification documents and a Letter of Intent. Please see the main India page for the full list of what is needed.
How can a Chennai number help my automobile or manufacturing business?
Chennai is often called the "Detroit of India" due to its massive automobile manufacturing sector. A local 44-prefix number gives your OEM suppliers, dealers, and logistics partners a familiar number to call. Route those calls through our cloud PBX to different departments — sales, procurement, service — using an IVR menu, and use call recording to maintain a clear audit trail of all communications.
Can I use my Chennai number for a medical tourism or healthcare business?
Absolutely. Chennai attracts patients from across Southeast Asia and the Middle East for medical treatment. A local number makes it easy for prospective patients and referring doctors to contact your facility. With time-based routing, you can handle calls during Chennai business hours and redirect to voicemail or an international team after hours.
Can I integrate my Chennai number with existing VoIP infrastructure?
Yes. Your Chennai FlyNumber can be pointed directly to any SIP/VoIP address. It works with Asterisk, FreePBX, 3CX, FreeSwitch, and any other solution that supports the SIP protocol. This is ideal for IT service companies along OMR and Tidel Park who already have VoIP in place.
Can I get SMS on my Chennai virtual phone number?
Unfortunately Chennai, IN numbers do not come with SMS capabilities at the moment. This can change at any time, so follow us on social media for updates. Full list of SMS enabled numbers here.
A genuine Chennai IN phone number
Chennai's telephone prefix is 44, one of the earliest area codes assigned in India and deeply associated with Tamil Nadu's capital city. It is among the most dialed prefixes in southern India, reflecting Chennai's commercial and cultural significance.
When dialing a Chennai number from abroad, the format is: +91 (India's country code), followed by 44, then the 8-digit local number. From within India, callers simply dial 044 followed by the 8-digit number.
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Forward to any regular phone number
For an additional low per min rate, you can forward your Chennai FlyNumber calls to any regular phone number in the world.
The optional cloud phone system ($14.95 a month) can forward to several numbers at once or by time of day.
Use cases
Over the years we've seen our FlyNumbers used in a multitude of ways:
- Automobile parts suppliers giving OEM clients a local Chennai number for procurement calls
- Medical tourism agencies providing a local contact for international patients seeking treatment
- IT services companies along OMR listing a 44-prefix number on their website for client support
- Shipping and logistics businesses at Chennai Port using the number for cargo booking inquiries
- Tamil diaspora families giving relatives a local number to call from Chennai
- Educational consultancies using the Chennai FlyNumber for student and parent inquiries
Local info you may want to know
Chennai produces roughly 40% of India's automobiles and 60% of its automotive parts exports, earning it the title "Detroit of India." Major manufacturers including Hyundai, BMW, Ford, and Renault-Nissan have production facilities in and around the city, particularly along the Sriperumbudur-Oragadam industrial corridor.
The city is also one of the most important healthcare destinations in Asia. Hospitals like Apollo, Fortis, and MIOT draw an estimated 40-45% of India's medical tourists. This specialization has spawned an entire ecosystem of supporting businesses — from patient concierge services to medical equipment suppliers — all of which benefit from a local Chennai phone presence.
Culturally, Chennai is the epicenter of Carnatic music and Bharatanatyam dance. The annual December music season, known as the Margazhi festival, is one of the world's largest cultural events, drawing performers and audiences from around the globe. Marina Beach, stretching over 13 kilometers, is the second-longest urban beach in the world and a defining feature of the city's identity.
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*Monthly price for the number. Additional per-minute incoming rate applies each time someone calls your number. View the full rate table at flynumber.com/rates#tollfree. India numbers are for incoming calls only. AI voice agent conversations are billed at $0.10 per minute.