How to call Pakistan from India
- From mobile
- +92 xx xxxxxxxx
- From landline
- 00 92 xx xxxxxxxx
From $0.09/min in your browser, no plan needed
How to dial Pakistan from India
How to make a call to Pakistan from India: dial the exit code, the country code, and the number. The 0 that starts a Pakistani area code drops after 92, so Lahore is 42 and not 042.
- 00India exit code
- 92Country code of Pakistan
- xx xxxxxxxxThe number, area code first
- From a mobile: +92 xx xxxxxxxx
Paste or type a number here to see how to dial it from anywhere
Example: +92 21 30000000
- Mobile
- +92 21 30000000
- Landline
- 00 92 21 30000000
Main area codes in Pakistan
The area code comes right after 92, then the local number
- Lahore00 9242then the local number
- Karachi00 9221then the local number
- Peshawar/Charsadda00 9291then the local number
- Faisalabad00 9241then the local number
- Gujranwala00 9255then the local number
- Multan00 9261then the local number
- Hyderabad00 9222then the local number
- Quetta00 9281then the local number
Before you call Pakistan
Dial a city with its area code
Put the area code right after 92. Numbers in Pakistan run from 8 to 12 digits, so a 10-digit number is valid.
- Lahore00 92 42
- Karachi00 92 21
- Peshawar00 92 91
Dial from a mobile with plus
When you are calling Pakistan cell phones, the mobile in India adds the exit code for you.
- Press and hold 0 for +
- Dial 92 and the area code
- Dial the local number
Leave out the 0 after 92
A saved number that still has its 0 fails. Remove it from the contact.
- Fails
- 00 92 042
- Works
- 00 92 42
Calling Pakistan from India without an international plan
Suparelay calls Pakistan for $0.14/min from your browser, with no plan. Without one, carriers in India charge up to $0.15/min. Airtel and Vi need an ISD pack for the lower rate, and Jio has no plan that includes Pakistan.
| Carrier | Per minute |
|---|---|
SuparelayNo plan needed | $0.14 landline$0.09 mobile |
 | $0.15 + tax$0.073 + tax with plan |
 | $0.073 + tax |
 | $0.15 + tax$0.052 + tax with plan |
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. The time difference to India stays the same all year, as Pakistan has no daylight saving time.
- Time difference
- All year: 0.5 hours behind Kolkata
- Daylight saving time
- None, the clocks never change
Why a call to Pakistan fails
New Vi postpaid lines need physical verification for ISD
A new Vi postpaid line does not get international calls until Vi verifies the subscriber in person. This applies to every destination.
Vi, Postpaid Terms and ConditionsVi postpaid ISD discount ends during national roaming
The discounted ISD rate of a Vi postpaid plan or pack applies only on the home network. During national roaming, Vi charges the standard ISD rate for every destination.
Vi, Postpaid ISD Call Rates & ISD CodesFrom any country, a call to Pakistan also fails when
- The 0 is still in the number
- The exit code is wrong for your country
- The number does not take calls from abroad
Questions
How to call Pakistan from India on a cell phone or mobile?
Dial +92, then the number. It works from any mobile in India
Can we call Pakistan from India? Can I call Pakistan from India?
Dial 00 92, then the number. From a mobile, +92 works too
Are calls to Pakistan included in India phone plans?
Not on most plans. No carrier in India that we checked includes Pakistan in a plan
How much does it cost to call Pakistan from India?
With no plan, carriers in India charge up to $0.15 a minute. Suparelay charges each started minute, from your browser
How to call Lahore from India?
For Lahore, dial 00 92 42, then the local number
Do I need to dial 00 to call Pakistan?
From a landline, yes: dial 00, then 92. From a mobile, type + instead, and the phone adds the exit code
How do I dial a +92 number?
Press and hold 0 until + appears, then dial 92 and the number
Can I call Pakistan on my iPhone?
Yes. In the Phone app, press and hold 0 for +, then dial 92 and the number. Your plan must allow calls to Pakistan
Why isn't my call going through to Pakistan?
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 listed above, with a link to its fix
How to call Pakistan from India for free, and is a free call to Pakistan 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
How to call Pakistan from India on WhatsApp?
WhatsApp and FaceTime call for free, but only someone with the same app. To ring a landline or a phone in Pakistan without the app, use your phone plan, a calling service, or Suparelay
How to call Pakistan landline from India?
From a landline in India, dial 00 92, then the number
When is the best time to call Pakistan?
Call between 8:00 and 22:00 in Pakistan. All year: 0.5 hours behind Kolkata
Does Jio include calls to Pakistan?
Jio charges $0.073 a minute to a landline in Pakistan and $0.073 to a mobile