How to call the UK from Pakistan
- From mobile
- +44 xx xxxx xxxx
- From landline
- 00 44 xx xxxx xxxx
From $0.05/min in your browser, no plan needed
How to dial the UK from Pakistan
How to make a call to the UK from Pakistan: dial the exit code, the country code, and the number. Pakistan's exit code is 00, and a mobile can type + in its place.
- 00Pakistan exit code
- 44Country code of the UK
- 20London
- xxxxxxxxLocal number
- From a mobile: +44 xx xxxx xxxx
Paste or type a number here to see how to dial it from anywhere
Example: +44 20 7946 0018
- Mobile
- +44 20 7946 0018
- Landline
- 00 44 20 7946 0018
Main area codes in the UK
The area code comes right after 44, then the local number
- London00 4420then the local number
- Birmingham00 44121then the local number
- Glasgow00 44141then the local number
- Manchester00 44161then the local number
- Sheffield00 44114then the local number
- Leeds00 44113then the local number
- Edinburgh00 44131then the local number
- Liverpool00 44151then the local number
Before you call the UK
Dial Birmingham with 121
To call Birmingham from Pakistan, dial the area code right after 44. Other big cities use these codes.
- Birmingham00 44 121
- Manchester00 44 161
- Glasgow00 44 141
Drop the 0 after 44
A UK area code starts with 0 inside the UK. From Pakistan, leave that 0 out, so a 10-digit number follows 44.
- Fails
- 00 44 0 121 xxxxxxx
- Works
- 00 44 121 xxxxxxx
Use + from a Pakistani mobile
Calling the UK cell phones this way needs no exit code, because the phone adds it. Type it in the dialer above.
- Press and hold 0 until + appears
- Dial 44
- Dial the number without its 0
Calling the UK from Pakistan without an international plan
Suparelay calls the UK for $0.05/min from your browser, with no plan. Without one, carriers in Pakistan charge up to $0.16/min. No carrier in Pakistan that we checked includes the UK in a plan: Jazz, Ufone, and Zong each need an offer.
- Jazz9 International Destinations
- Ufone1 Paisa Offer
- ZongCall Global Pay Local
| Carrier | Per minute |
|---|---|
SuparelayNo plan neededUp to 3× cheaper | $0.05 landline$0.07 mobile |
 | $0.16 landline · $0.069 mobile$0.003 with plan |
 | $0.009 landline · $0.12 mobile + tax |
 | $0.072 landline · $0.13 mobile + tax |
Want to call the UK?
Type the number and call from your browser, with no app and no plan
When to call the UK
The time now in the UK, and the best hours to call. The UK uses daylight saving time, so the time difference to Karachi changes from 4 to 5 hours in October.
- Time difference
- March to October: 4 hours behind Karachi
- October to March: 5 hours behind Karachi
- Daylight saving time
- Clocks change twice a year
Why a call to the UK fails
Ufone prepaid adds a setup charge to international calls
Ufone prepaid adds a call setup charge of 15 paisa to every international call, on top of the per-minute rate.
Ufone, IDD TariffJazz postpaid needs IDD access for these rates
Jazz postpaid customers need IDD access to get the standard international rates.
Jazz, Postpaid IDD call destinationsFrom any country, a call to the UK 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 the UK from a Pakistan cell phone or mobile?
Dial +44, then the number. It works from any mobile in Pakistan
Are calls to the UK included in Pakistan phone plans?
Not on most plans. No carrier in Pakistan that we checked includes the UK in a plan
How much does it cost to call the UK from Pakistan?
With no plan, carriers in Pakistan charge up to $0.16 a minute. Suparelay charges each started minute, from your browser
How to call the UK from 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 the UK from Pakistan on WhatsApp?
WhatsApp and FaceTime call for free, but only someone with the same app. To ring a landline or a phone in the UK without the app, use your phone plan, a calling service, or Suparelay
Do I need to dial 00 to call the UK?
From a landline, yes: dial 00, then 44. From a mobile, type + instead, and the phone adds the exit code
How to call the UK landline from Pakistan?
From a landline in Pakistan, dial 00 44, then the number
How do I call the UK from Pakistan?
Dial 00 44, then the number. From a mobile, +44 works too
How to make an international call to the UK toll free number from Pakistan?
Dial 00 44, then the number. From a mobile, +44 works too
Can I call the UK on my iPhone?
Yes. In the Phone app, press and hold 0 for +, then dial 44 and the number. Your plan must allow calls to the UK
Why isn't my call going through to the UK?
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
When is the best time to call the UK?
Call between 8:00 and 22:00 in the UK. March to October: 4 hours behind Karachi. October to March: 5 hours behind Karachi