How to call Pakistan from the Netherlands
- 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 the Netherlands
How to make a call to Pakistan from the Netherlands: dial the exit code, the country code, and the number. Some Pakistani area codes have 3 digits, such as Bannu at 928, so check the code before you dial.
- 00The Netherlands 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
Reach smaller cities by code
Numbers in Pakistan run 8 to 12 digits, so a 10-digit number is normal. Add the city code right after 92.
- Sargodha00 92 48
- Sialkot00 92 52
- Bahawalpur00 92 62
Drop the 0 after 92
Calling Pakistan cell phones follows the same rule: a saved number that starts with 0 fails until you remove that 0.
- Fails
- 00 92 0 42 xxxx xxxx
- Works
- 00 92 42 xxxx xxxx
Save contacts with the plus
How do I call Pakistan from the Netherlands with a saved contact? Save it with +92, and it works at home and abroad.
- Hold 0 until + appears
- Dial 92
- Dial the number without its 0
Calling Pakistan from the Netherlands without an international plan
Suparelay calls Pakistan for $0.14/min from your browser, with no plan. Without one, carriers in the Netherlands charge up to $1.41/min. KPN, Odido, and Vodafone each need a bundle for Pakistan, so a plan alone does not cover the call.
| Carrier | Per minute |
|---|---|
SuparelayNo plan neededUp to 10× cheaper | $0.14 landline$0.09 mobile |
 | $1.13 |
 | $1.41 |
 | $1.41 |
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 changes only when the Netherlands moves its clocks.
- Time difference
- March to October: 3 hours ahead of Amsterdam
- October to March: 4 hours ahead of Amsterdam
- Daylight saving time
- None, the clocks never change
Why a call to Pakistan fails
Calls to EU numbers can cost extra
On Odido, calls from Netherlands to foreign EU numbers usually fall outside your bundle and cost extra.
Odido, Bellen naar het buitenland binnen de EUFrom 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 the Netherlands mobile or cell phone?
Dial +92, then the number. It works from any mobile in the Netherlands
Are calls to Pakistan included in the Netherlands phone plans?
Not on most plans. No carrier in the Netherlands that we checked includes Pakistan in a plan
How much does it cost to call Pakistan from the Netherlands?
With no plan, carriers in the Netherlands charge up to $1.41 a minute. Suparelay charges each started minute, from your browser
How to call Lahore from the Netherlands?
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 the Netherlands for free?
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 the Netherlands 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 the Netherlands?
From a landline in the Netherlands, dial 00 92, then the number
When is the best time to call Pakistan?
Call between 8:00 and 22:00 in Pakistan. March to October: 3 hours ahead of Amsterdam. October to March: 4 hours ahead of Amsterdam
How to make an international call to Pakistan?
Dial 00 92, then the number. From a mobile, +92 works too
Does KPN include calls to Pakistan?
Yes, up to 100 minutes. KPN includes 100 minutes to Pakistan with Overige landen buiten EU bundel 100
Does Odido include calls to Pakistan?
Yes, up to 30 minutes. Odido includes 30 minutes to Pakistan with Bellen Wereld
Does Vodafone include calls to Pakistan?
Yes, up to 50 minutes. Vodafone includes 50 minutes to Pakistan with 50 min naar Wereld