How to call Pakistan from the UAE
- 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 UAE
How to make a call to Pakistan from the UAE: dial the exit code, the country code, and the number. The UAE exit code is 00 on a landline, and + replaces it on a mobile.
- 00The UAE 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 smaller cities in full
Each city has its own code after 92.
- Sargodha00 92 48
- Sialkot00 92 52
- Bahawalpur00 92 62
- Bannu00 92 928
Drop the 0 after 92
Leave out the 0 when calling Pakistan cell phones from the UAE. A 10-digit number is one of the lengths in use.
- Fails
- 00 92 0 42 xxxxxxxx
- Works
- 00 92 42 xxxxxxxx
Use the time difference to call
Call between 8:00 and 22:00 in Pakistan, which is 7:00 to 21:00 in Dubai, all year.
Calling Pakistan from the UAE without an international plan
Suparelay calls Pakistan for $0.14/min from your browser, with no plan. Without one, carriers in the UAE charge up to $0.69/min
| Carrier | Per minute |
|---|---|
SuparelayNo plan neededUp to 4× cheaper | $0.14 landline$0.09 mobile |
 | $0.13$0.10 with plan |
 | $0.69$0.10 with plan |
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When to call Pakistan
The time now in Pakistan, and the best hours to call
- Time difference
- All year: 1 hour ahead of Dubai
- Daylight saving time
- None, the clocks never change
Why a call to Pakistan fails
e& prepaid special rates need an opt-in
On e& Wasel prepaid, the special international rates apply only after you opt in to the International Calling Offer. Without it, calls abroad cost the standard tariff rate.
e&, International Calling: Overview & BenefitsFrom 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 do I call Pakistan from the UAE, to a mobile or cell phone?
Dial +92, then the number. It works from any mobile in the UAE
Are calls to Pakistan included in the UAE phone plans?
Not on most plans. No carrier in the UAE that we checked includes Pakistan in a plan
Can I call Pakistan from Etisalat?
With the e& International Calling Offer. Without it, e& charges $0.69 a minute to a landline and $0.69 to a mobile
How much does it cost to call Pakistan from the UAE?
With no plan, carriers in the UAE charge up to $0.69 a minute. Suparelay charges each started minute, from your browser
How to call Lahore from the UAE?
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 make a free call to a Pakistan mobile number?
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 UAE 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 UAE?
From a landline in the UAE, 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: 1 hour ahead of Dubai