How to Call Pakistan - Calling Pakistan From Abroad
Given below is the procedure and dialing codes for making international calls to Pakistan mobile or land line. While calling to Pakistan from abroad, the dialing procedure is same whether you are calling from Land phone or cell phone.
The international dialing codes and dialing format to call Pakistan is :
- Landline: IDD + 92 (Country Code) + Area Code + Recipient's Number
- Cellular: IDD + 92 (Country Code) + 10 Digits Cellular Number
IDD or International Direct Dial code is the exit code and is different for different countries
For example, to call Pakistan (Karachi) land line from United States, the number format is:
011 + 92 + 21 ??? ????
where 011 is the Exit code for United States, 92 is the ISD code for Pakistan,
21 is the area code for Karachi and ??? ???? is the 7 digits TEL # of the recipient.
The International Subscriber Dialing Code (ISD Code) of Pakistan is 92. ISD code is also know as country calling code.
| Pakistan ISD Code / Country Code | 92 |
Calling Pakistan From Abroad
Use the example below to know the rule for dialing a number in Pakistan and make international calls to Pakistan.
To Make International Calls to Pakistan Dial
| Exit code + 92 + Area code + Telephone Number |
Pakistan - Emergency Numbers
| 15 - Police |
| 115, 1122 - Ambulance |
| 16 - Fire |
| 1915 - Traffic police |
Exit code or access code of a country is the code which is necessary to make international calls from that country. Find the access code of the country from which you are dialing before calling Pakistan. Use the Search box given below to find the area code of various cities and places in Pakistan.
There are 100 area codes in Pakistan. Pakistan area codes usually have 2 or 3 digits. While calling Pakistan from abroad, you need to dial the ISD code followed by the area code and finally the phone number. Given below is a list of area codes for calling Pakistan's major cities/regions.
* Ignore the number within bracket while calling Pakistan from another country. The number within bracket is to be dialed along with area code only while calling within Pakistan
| Country | Area Code |
|---|---|
| Dera Ghazi Khan | (0)64 |
| Sanghar | (0)235 |
| Thatta | (0)298 |
| K.Abdullah / Pishin | (0)826 |
| Musakhel | (0)828 |
| Kalat | (0)844 |
| Nowshera | (0)923 |
| Chitral | (0)943 |
| Mansehra / Batagram | (0)997 |
Complete list of Pakistan Area codes
When to Call Pakistan - Time Difference between Pakistan & Other Countries
While calling Pakistan, having an idea about the local Pakistan time at the time of your call will ensure that you are not calling someone during untimely hours. Use the Time Converter given below to know what time it is in Pakistan. Enter the time in the country from where you are calling Pakistan and find the corresponding local time in Pakistan.
The Time Zone Converter
Given below is the current time in Pakistan. Enter Your Timezone and Change the time in the text box below to get corresponding time in Pakistan. You can use this Time converter to find an appropriate time to make international calls to Pakistan.
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