How to call Pakistan from the UK
- 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 UK
How to make a call to Pakistan from the UK: dial the exit code, the country code, and the number. Drop the 0 that starts a Pakistani area code, so Karachi is 21 after 92.
- Fails
- 00 92 042 local number
- Works
- 00 92 42 local number
- 00The UK 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 the big cities by code
Add the city code after 92. Numbers run 8 to 12 digits, so a 10-digit number can be right.
- Lahore00 92 42
- Karachi00 92 21
- Peshawar00 92 91
Save contacts with the country code
For calling Pakistan cell phones, save each number without its first 0, with +92 on a mobile or 00 92 on a landline.
- Mobile+92
- Landline00 92
The best SIM is no SIM
The best SIM to call Pakistan from the UK is none. How do I call Pakistan from the UK then? Type the number in the dialer above.
Calling Pakistan from the UK without an international plan
Suparelay calls Pakistan for $0.14/min from your browser, with no plan. Without one, carriers in the UK charge up to $6.13/min. O2 includes calls to Pakistan in its plans, while EE and Vodafone sell them as an add-on.
| Carrier | Per minute |
|---|---|
SuparelayNo plan neededUp to 43× cheaper | $0.14 landline$0.09 mobile |
 | $6.13$0.13 with plan |
 | $5.42$0.079 with plan |
 | $3.96 |
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. Only the UK changes its clocks, so the time difference moves in March and October.
- Time difference
- March to October: 4 hours ahead of London
- October to March: 5 hours ahead of London
- Daylight saving time
- None, the clocks never change
Why a call to Pakistan fails
O2 blocks international calls on a £0 Spend Cap
A £0 Spend Cap on O2 bars chargeable use outside the monthly and Bolt On allowances. International calls are in that group, so the call fails.
O2, What are spend caps?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
Questions
How to call Pakistan from a UK mobile?
Dial +92, then the number. It works from any mobile in the UK
Are calls to Pakistan included in the UK phone plans?
Not on most plans. No carrier in the UK that we checked includes Pakistan in a plan
How much does it cost to call Pakistan from the UK?
With no plan, carriers in the UK charge up to $6.13 a minute. Suparelay charges each started minute, from your browser
How to call Lahore from the UK?
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 from the UK?
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
What is the best app to call Pakistan from the UK?
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 UK?
From a landline in the UK, 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: 4 hours ahead of London. October to March: 5 hours ahead of London