How to call Pakistan
- From mobile
- +92 xx xxxxxxxx
- From landline
- exit code + 92 xx xxxxxxxx
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How to call Pakistan from another country
The exit code depends on the country you call from. Find yours, then dial the rest
How to dial Pakistan from abroad
How to make a call to Pakistan from another country: dial your exit code, the country code, and the number. Area codes have 2 digits, such as 21 for Karachi, but Bannu uses the 3 digits 928.
- 00Exit code
- 92Country code of Pakistan
- 21Karachi
- xxxx xxxxLocal number
- From a mobile, type + instead of 00
- From the US or Canada, type 011 instead of 00
Paste or type a number here to see how to dial it from anywhere
Before you call Pakistan
Area codes of the big cities
Karachi and Lahore numbers have 8 digits after the area code.
- Lahore+92 42
- Karachi+92 21
- Peshawar+92 91
Mobiles drop the leading 0
The 0 of 03 stays inside Pakistan, so a mobile has 10 digits after +92.
- Fails
- +92 0 3xx xxx xxxx
- Works
- +92 3xx xxx xxxx
How Pakistan phone numbers work
- Landlines
- Starts with the area code. Karachi and Lahore numbers are 8 digits and start with 3, other cities are usually 7
- Mobiles
- Starts with 03. The regulator limits the next digit to 0 through 6, before 8 more digits
- Toll-free numbers
- Starts with 0800. Five more digits follow, free for a landline caller inside Pakistan
Want to call Pakistan?
Type the number and call from your browser, with no app and no plan
When to call Pakistan
The time now in Pakistan, and the best hours to call. Whatever the time difference, Eid al-Fitr closes offices for 3 days, estimated as 9 to 11 March 2027.
- Daylight saving time
- None, the clocks never change
Holidays in Pakistan
Offices close on these days by law
- Nov9Iqbal DayMonday
- Dec25Quaid-e-Azam DayFriday
- Feb5Kashmir Solidarity DayFriday
- Mar9Eid al-Fitr (estimated)Tuesday
- Mar10Eid al-Fitr (estimated)Wednesday
- Mar11Eid al-Fitr (estimated)Thursday
Why a call to Pakistan fails
The 0 is still in the number
The 0 at the start of a Pakistani number is for calls inside the country. From abroad, drop it: +92 takes its place.
The exit code is wrong for your country
00 works from Pakistan, Europe, and most of the world. From the US and Canada the exit code is 011.
The number does not take calls from abroad
Numbers that start with 0800 are toll-free only for calls placed inside Pakistan.
Questions
How do I call Pakistan from another country?
Dial your exit code, then 92 and the number
How to call to Pakistan?
Dial your exit code, then 92 and the number
How do you call Pakistan?
Dial your exit code, then 92 and the number
How to call Pakistan number?
Dial your exit code, then 92 and the number
How do I make an international call to Pakistan?
From a landline, dial your exit code first: 00 in most countries, 011 in the US and Canada. From a mobile, + replaces it
Which exit code do I dial before 92?
From a landline, dial your exit code first: 00 in most countries, 011 in the US and Canada. From a mobile, + replaces it
How to call Pakistan mobile number?
From a mobile in any country, dial +92, then the number
Why does my call to Pakistan not go through?
The usual causes: the 0 is still in the number, the exit code is wrong for your country, and the number does not take calls from abroad. Each one is explained above, with its fix
What time is it in Pakistan now?
Call between 8:00 and 22:00 in Pakistan. Most of Pakistan keeps the time of Karachi. Pakistan has no daylight saving time
How much does it cost to call Pakistan?
It depends on where you call from. Many plans in the US and Canada include Pakistan. From a browser, Suparelay charges each started minute, at the price shown before you call
Is a free call to Pakistan mobile number possible?
An app calls for free only when both sides have it. A call to a landline, or to a phone without the app, costs money
Is there an online free call to Pakistan?
An app calls for free only when both sides have it. A call to a landline, or to a phone without the app, costs money
How do I type +92 on a phone?
Hold the 0 key until + shows, then type 92 and the number. It works the same in every country
What app can I use to call Pakistan?
Free apps such as WhatsApp ring only people who have them. A landline in Pakistan needs a phone network: a plan, a calling service, or Suparelay from your browser
Can I make a free internet call to Pakistan?
Free apps such as WhatsApp ring only people who have them. A landline in Pakistan needs a phone network: a plan, a calling service, or Suparelay from your browser
How do I make an online call to Pakistan?
Free apps such as WhatsApp ring only people who have them. A landline in Pakistan needs a phone network: a plan, a calling service, or Suparelay from your browser
Is a VoIP call to Pakistan unlimited?
It depends on where you call from. Many plans in the US and Canada include Pakistan. From a browser, Suparelay charges each started minute, at the price shown before you call