Meet new people online from Bengaluru, one video call at a time
Updated
Lots of people in Bengaluru moved here for a job or a degree, and the friends from home are in another state. After a day at a tech park or a lab, a random video call can be a low-effort way to talk to someone outside your team chat.
momos costs nothing, works in the browser, and is strictly 18+. It won't pin you to Bengaluru, though, because Indian visitors can't narrow matches below the national level. Your matches come from across India and the rest of South Asia first, and from further away during quiet spells.
Browser only, nothing to install. 18+.
Shift hours and the global clock
Some teams in Whitefield, Electronic City and along the Outer Ring Road work late to overlap with US or UK colleagues. If you log off at eleven, India is winding down but people in Europe and the Americas are wide awake, so the worldwide setting gets you matched faster.
For calls with people around India, aim for the three hours before midnight.
| Bengaluru | London | San Francisco |
|---|---|---|
| 8:00 p.m. | 2:30 p.m. | 6:30 a.m. |
| 11:00 p.m. | 5:30 p.m. | 9:30 a.m. |
| 1:00 a.m. | 7:30 p.m. | 11:30 a.m. |
Who's chatting from here
People new to the city
If you've just moved for work, you're not the only one. A call is a nice way to talk to someone outside the office without planning a weekend.
Students
From IISc to the many colleges across the city, students often chat late. The study and career interests pull in people with similar days.
Builders and tinkerers
Choose the technology interest if you want to talk side projects, gadgets or the app you're building, with someone who won't glaze over.
Kannada, English and everything in between
Kannada is the language of the state, and learning a few words goes down well with locals. English is common in offices, and Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Hindi and others are all part of the mix. Because matches span the region, expect a little of everything.
If you want calls that start in Kannada, the Kannada page has openers. Otherwise a simple hello in English, then following the other person's lead, works fine.
Wi-Fi tips for PGs and shared flats
- Shared PG Wi-Fi gets slow after dinner when everyone streams. If your video stutters, try mobile data for the call.
- Sit close to the router, or at least in the same room, for fewer frozen frames.
- Close your laptop's work VPN before chatting; some company networks block or slow video sites.
- Use headphones so roommates don't hear both sides.
Let interests do the small talk
Tired of explaining what you do for a living? Pick interests like gaming, anime, fitness or food before you press Start, and momos tries to match you with someone into the same things. When the chat stalls, pull up a prompt card or one of the seven built-in games.
Job offers and crypto tips: not on a first call
- A stranger offering a remote job that only needs a "registration fee" is a scam.
- Anyone pushing a trading app, a crypto group or a guaranteed-return scheme: Next.
- Never share your phone number, office email, UPI ID or LinkedIn on a first call.
- If someone threatens to post a clip of you, don't pay. Block, report, and file it on cybercrime.gov.in or call 1930.
Frequently asked questions
Can I meet people only from Bengaluru?
No. The narrowest match area for India is the whole country. You might meet someone from Koramangala, but it's as likely they're in Kochi or Kathmandu.
Will my company Wi-Fi allow momos?
That depends on your employer's rules. Some corporate networks block video sites. Use your own connection, and follow your workplace policy.
Is it free?
Yes. Calls are free; Coins only come in for extras like virtual gifts or the time-limited gender filter.
Can I keep in touch with someone I meet?
Yes. Keep the good ones: a friend request after the call lets you message them later on momos, so swapping numbers can wait.
Does momos check my age?
At first sign-in you type your birth date, and accounts under 18 are stopped there. momos doesn't ask for ID or scan faces.
Adults only. Never recorded.
momos is for people 18 and older. We don't record or store calls, and report and block are always one tap away. See the safety center.