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How to Call Pakistan from the United States

Country code +92 — Dial 011 92 30X XXXXXXX from a US landline or +92 30X XXXXXXX from a mobile phone.

+92
Pakistan Country Code

What to Dial

  1. 1Dial 011 from a US landline, or + from a mobile (hold the 0 key).
  2. 2Dial 92, the country code of Pakistan.
  3. 3Dial the number: 10 digits for mobiles and 9 or 10 for landlines, without the leading 0 used for calls inside Pakistan.
Calling a… Written in Pakistan From a US landline From a cell phone
Mobile 030X XXXXXXX 011 92 30X XXXXXXX +92 30X XXXXXXX
Landline (Karachi) (021) XXXXXXXX 011 92 21 XXXXXXXX +92 21 XXXXXXXX

X stands for any digit. Mobile numbers start with 030–037. More number types: Pakistan phone number format.

Mobile or Landline?

Pakistan had 77 mobile subscriptions and 1.0 landlines per 100 people in 2024. Most people you call will be on a mobile, so ask for their mobile number and check what your plan charges for calls to Pakistan mobiles.

Source: World Bank (ITU).

Calling Tips for Pakistan

Best Time to Call

To reach someone between 9 AM and 8 PM in Islamabad, call between 11:00 PM–10:00 AM EST (8:00 PM–7:00 AM PST). Pakistan doesn’t change its clocks, so the gap moves by an hour when the US does.

Pakistan is on UTC+5, 10 hours ahead of US Eastern Time right now.

Cost Saving Tips

  • VoIP services such as Google Voice or Vonage usually charge less per minute than a carrier's standard international rate.
  • WiFi calling apps (WhatsApp, Viber, FaceTime) are free when both parties have the app.
  • Check your carrier's international plan — many offer add-on packages.

Time Difference

US Eastern (EST)
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UTC-5
+10h
Pakistan
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UTC+5

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I call Pakistan from the US?
From a US landline, dial 011, then 92, then the number without its leading 0: 011 92 30X XXXXXXX for a mobile. From a cell phone, dial +92 30X XXXXXXX.
Do I dial the 0 when calling Pakistan from abroad?
No. The leading 0 is only for calls inside Pakistan. A number written 030X XXXXXXX at home is dialed +92 30X XXXXXXX from abroad.
How many digits is a phone number in Pakistan?
10 digits for mobiles and 9 or 10 for landlines after the country code +92. Mobile numbers start with 030–037 when written with the leading 0.
What time should I call Pakistan from the US?
Pakistan is 10 hours ahead of New York (UTC+5 in Islamabad). To reach someone between 9 AM and 8 PM there, call between 11:00 PM–10:00 AM EST, or 8:00 PM–7:00 AM PST on the West Coast. Pakistan doesn't change its clocks, so the difference shifts by an hour when the US switches to or from daylight saving time.
How do people in Pakistan call the US?
They dial the exit code 00, then 1 and the 10-digit US number: 00 1 XXX XXX XXXX, or +1 from a mobile.
How much does it cost to call Pakistan?
It depends on your plan: many US plans charge per minute for international calls, and calls to Pakistan mobiles often cost more than calls to landlines. Internet calling apps are free when both people have the same app.
Pakistan Quick Info
Country Code +92
ISO Code PK
Capital Islamabad
Time Zone UTC+5
Exit Code (US) 011
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