How to Call Pakistan 🇵🇰
Pakistan's country code is +92. The full recipe and the local quirks that make calls fail, below.
Quick dialing format
[exit code] + 92 + [number]
| From US & Canada | 011 92 ... |
| From UK & most of Europe | 00 92 ... |
| From Japan | 010 92 ... |
| From any mobile or browser | +92 ... |
The leading zero rule
Drop the leading 0. Karachi 021 becomes +92 21.
Area codes in Pakistan
| Place | Area code |
|---|---|
| Karachi | 21 |
| Lahore | 42 |
| Islamabad | 51 |
Calling mobile numbers
Pakistani mobiles start with 03 domestically (+92 3xx from abroad) and are 10 digits after the country code.
Time zones and when to call
Pakistan is on PKT (UTC+5) year-round. From the UK that's 4 to 5 hours ahead depending on British Summer Time.
The cheapest ways to call Pakistan
Carrier international rates are the most expensive way to make this call. If the person you're calling uses WhatsApp or Telegram, an app-to-app call is free over any internet connection. To reach a regular Pakistan phone number, use a VoIP service or call straight from a web dialer: our guides to calling from your computer and calling from your browser cover the options, and free online calls explains what the free routes really cost.
Frequently asked questions
What is the country code for Pakistan?
The country code is +92. From a mobile or browser dialer, dial +92 followed by the local number. From a landline, dial your country's exit code first (011 from the US and Canada, 00 from most of Europe).
Do I drop the leading zero when calling Pakistan?
Drop the leading 0. Karachi 021 becomes +92 21.
How do I call a mobile number in Pakistan?
Pakistani mobiles start with 03 domestically (+92 3xx from abroad) and are 10 digits after the country code.
What is the cheapest way to call Pakistan?
Internet calling beats carrier international rates by a wide margin. If both sides use the same app (WhatsApp, Telegram), the call is free. To reach a regular phone number, a VoIP service or browser-based dialer charges a small per-minute rate instead of carrier international pricing.