How to call Pakistan from Saudi Arabia

From mobile
+92 xx xxxxxxxx
From landline
00 92 xx xxxxxxxx

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How to dial Pakistan from Saudi Arabia

How to make a call to Pakistan from Saudi Arabia: dial the exit code, the country code, and the number. A Pakistani number loses its leading 0 after 92, so Lahore is 42, not 042.

Fails
00 92 0 42 xxxx xxxx
Works
00 92 42 xxxx xxxx
  1. 00Saudi Arabia exit code
  2. 92Country code of Pakistan
  3. 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

+92

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

Codes for smaller cities

Each code goes right after 92. A number runs 8 to 12 digits, so a 10-digit number is normal.

  • Sialkot00 92 52
  • Sargodha00 92 48
  • Bahawalpur00 92 62
  • Bannu00 92 928

Dial from a mobile with plus

For calling Pakistan cell phones, the plus replaces the exit code, so one saved contact works in any country.

  1. Hold 0 until + appears
  2. Dial 92
  3. Dial the number without its 0

Calling Pakistan from Saudi Arabia without an international plan

Suparelay calls Pakistan for $0.14/min from your browser, with no plan. Without one, carriers in Saudi Arabia charge up to $0.61/min. stc includes Pakistan on mofawtar flex, and Mobily needs the International Booster add-on for its South Asia zone.

CarrierPer minute
SuparelayNo plan neededUp to 4× cheaper
$0.14 landline$0.09 mobile
Mobily600 min included with International Minutes Service, Zong, 600 minutes 30 daysmobily.com.sa · 2026
$0.19 + tax
stc200 min included with mofawtar flexstc.com.sa · 2026
$0.61
Virgin MobileNo plan for Pakistanvirginmobile.sa · 2026
$0.17 + tax

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+92

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When to call Pakistan

The time now in Pakistan, and the best hours to call. The time difference stays 2 hours all year, because Pakistan has no daylight saving time.

Time difference
All year: 2 hours ahead of Riyadh
Daylight saving time
None, the clocks never change
Holidays in Pakistan

Why a call to Pakistan fails

stc needs International Access first

On stc home packages, International Access must be activated first. Activate it before you call another country.

stc, International Call Charges

From 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
How to fix each one

Questions

How do I call Pakistan from Saudi Arabia?

Dial 00 92, then the number. From a mobile, +92 works too

How to call Pakistan from Saudi Arabia on a mobile or cell phone?

Dial +92, then the number. It works from any mobile in Saudi Arabia

Are calls to Pakistan included in Saudi Arabia phone plans?

On some plans. stc includes calls to Pakistan in its plans. Mobily charges less with an add-on or another plan. Without one of these plans, you pay the carrier's rate per minute

How much does it cost to call Pakistan from Saudi Arabia?

With no plan, carriers in Saudi Arabia charge up to $0.61 a minute. Suparelay charges each started minute, from your browser

How to call Lahore from Saudi Arabia?

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

What is the code for an international call to Pakistan?

The country code of Pakistan is +92

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 make a free call to Pakistan from Saudi Arabia?

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 Saudi Arabia 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 a Pakistan landline from Saudi Arabia?

From a landline in Saudi Arabia, 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: 2 hours ahead of Riyadh

Does stc include calls to Pakistan?

Yes, up to 200 minutes. stc includes 200 minutes to Pakistan with mofawtar flex

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