How to call Pakistan from the US
- From mobile
- +92 xx xxxxxxxx
- From landline
- 011 92 xx xxxxxxxx
From $0.09/min in your browser, no plan needed
How to dial Pakistan from the US
How to make a call to Pakistan from the US: dial the exit code, the country code, and the number. How to dial Pakistan from the USA: numbers have 8 to 12 digits, so a 10-digit number is valid.
- 011The US 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
- 011 92 21 30000000
Main area codes in Pakistan
The area code comes right after 92, then the local number
- Lahore011 9242then the local number
- Karachi011 9221then the local number
- Peshawar/Charsadda011 9291then the local number
- Faisalabad011 9241then the local number
- Gujranwala011 9255then the local number
- Multan011 9261then the local number
- Hyderabad011 9222then the local number
- Quetta011 9281then the local number
Before you call Pakistan
Calling Pakistan from the USA by city
Type the area code right after 92, then the local number.
- Lahore011 92 42
- Karachi011 92 21
- Faisalabad011 92 41
Remove the 0 before the area code
A Pakistani number saved with a leading 0 fails from the US.
- Fails
- 011 92 0 42 xxxxxxx
- Works
- 011 92 42 xxxxxxx
Save contacts with +92
A call to Pakistan from the USA works when the contact is saved as +92 and the number, for calling Pakistan cell phones too. Type it in the dialer above.
Calling Pakistan from the US without an international plan
Suparelay calls Pakistan for $0.14/min from your browser, with no plan. Without one, carriers in the US charge up to $4.00/min. AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon each need an international add-on to call Pakistan.
| Carrier | Per minute |
|---|---|
SuparelayNo plan neededUp to 28× cheaper | $0.14 landline$0.09 mobile |
 | $4.00 + tax |
 | $3.00 + tax$0.30 + tax with plan |
 | $2.49 + tax |
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. Pakistan keeps the same time all year, so the time difference changes when US clocks move in March and November.
- Time difference
- March to November: 9 hours ahead of New York
- November to March: 10 hours ahead of New York
- Daylight saving time
- None, the clocks never change
Why a call to Pakistan fails
AT&T bills Wi-Fi calls abroad at long-distance rates
An AT&T Wi-Fi call to an international number uses international long distance rates. The Wi-Fi connection does not make the call cheaper.
AT&T, Wi-Fi CallingFrom 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 USA on a cell phone or mobile?
Dial +92, then the number. It works from any mobile in the US
Are calls to Pakistan included in the USA phone plans?
Not on most plans. No carrier in the US that we checked includes Pakistan in a plan
How much does it cost to call Pakistan from the USA?
With no plan, carriers in the US charge up to $4.00 a minute. Suparelay charges each started minute, from your browser
How to call Lahore from the USA?
For Lahore, dial 011 92 42, then the local number
Do I need to dial 011 to call Pakistan?
From a landline, yes: dial 011, 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 internet call to Pakistan, or call Pakistan 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 USA 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 the USA?
From a landline in the US, dial 011 92, then the number
How do I call Pakistan from the USA with an international call to Pakistan?
Dial 011 92, then the number. From a mobile, +92 works too
When is the best time to call Pakistan?
Call between 8:00 and 22:00 in Pakistan. March to November: 9 hours ahead of New York. November to March: 10 hours ahead of New York
Does AT&T include calls to Pakistan?
With the AT&T International Calling. Without it, AT&T charges $4.00 a minute to a landline and $4.00 to a mobile
Does T-Mobile include calls to Pakistan?
With the Stateside International Talk. Without it, T-Mobile charges $3.00 a minute to a landline and $3.00 to a mobile
Does Verizon include calls to Pakistan?
Yes, up to 180 minutes. Verizon includes 180 minutes to Pakistan with Global Choice