Pakistan Phone Number Format

Country code +92 — Complete guide to Pakistan phone number formats, mobile and landline structures, and area codes.

How Pakistan Phone Numbers Are Written

Phone numbers in Pakistan have 10 digits for mobiles and 9 or 10 for landlines after the country code +92. Inside Pakistan a number is written with a leading 0, which makes 11 digits: 030X XXXXXXX. Drop that 0 when you call from abroad or save the number in international format: +92 30X XXXXXXX.

Country code	+92
Digits after +92	10 digits for mobiles and 9 or 10 for landlines
Trunk prefix (domestic calls)	0, dropped after +92
Mobile numbers start with	030–037
Exit code (to call abroad from Pakistan)	00
Dial from the US	011 92 30X XXXXXXX

Mobile vs. Landline Numbers

Mobile numbers

10 digits after +92, starting with 030–037.

030X XXXXXXX at home

+92 30X XXXXXXX international

Landline numbers

9 or 10 digits after +92. Landlines begin with an area code, for example Karachi:

(021) XXXXXXXX at home

+92 21 XXXXXXXX international

Pakistan Number Types

Type	Starts with	Written at home	International	From the US
Mobile	030–037	`030X XXXXXXX`	`+92 30X XXXXXXX`	`011 92 30X XXXXXXX`
Landline	—	`(021) XXXXXXXX`	`+92 21 XXXXXXXX`	`011 92 21 XXXXXXXX`
Toll-free	080	`0800 XXX XX`	`+92 800 XXX XX`	`011 92 800 XXX XX`
Premium rate	090	`0900 XXX XX`	`+92 900 XXX XX`	`011 92 900 XXX XX`
Company number (UAN)	—	`(021) XXX XXX XXX`	`+92 21 XXX XXX XXX`	`011 92 21 XXX XXX XXX`

X stands for any digit. Source: libphonenumber metadata (phonenumbers 9.0.40), Google's open numbering data.

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Pakistan Area Codes

Major area codes in Pakistan:

Area Code	City / Region
`992`	Abbotabad
`621`	Bahawalpur
`41`	Faisalabad
`5799`	Ghourghushi
`431`	Gujranwala
`221`	Hyderabad
`51`	Islamabad
`21`	Karachi
`42`	Lahore
`61`	Multan
`442`	Okara
`91`	Peshawar
`81`	Quetta
`604`	Rojhan
`441`	Sahiwal
`451`	Sarhodha
`524`	Sialkot
`71`	Sukkur

Dialing Tips

Remove the leading 0: When dialing internationally, drop the trunk prefix (0) that is used for domestic calls in Pakistan.
Use the + notation: From a US mobile phone, use +92 instead of 011 92.
Verify the number length: Numbers in Pakistan have 10 digits for mobiles and 9 or 10 for landlines after +92. If your call does not connect, check that no digit is missing or doubled.
Save contacts in international format: Always store phone numbers with the full +92 prefix so they work from any country.

Pakistan Phone Number FAQ

How many digits does a phone number in Pakistan have?

Phone numbers in Pakistan have 10 digits for mobiles and 9 or 10 for landlines after the country code +92. Written for domestic calls with the leading 0, a mobile number has 11 digits.

What do mobile numbers in Pakistan start with?

Mobile numbers in Pakistan start with 030–037 when written for domestic calls. In international format the leading 0 is dropped: +92 30X XXXXXXX.

How do I write a phone number from Pakistan in international format?

Start with +92, then the national number without the leading 0. For example, a mobile number written 030X XXXXXXX at home becomes +92 30X XXXXXXX. From a US landline, dial 011 92 30X XXXXXXX.

What is the toll-free prefix in Pakistan?

Toll-free numbers in Pakistan start with 080, for example 0800 XXX XX. Many toll-free numbers can't be reached from abroad.

How do I call the US from Pakistan?

Dial the exit code 00, then 1 and the 10-digit US number: 00 1 XXX XXX XXXX. From a mobile phone you can use + instead of 00: +1 XXX XXX XXXX.

Pakistan Quick Info

Country Code +92

ISO Code PK

Capital Islamabad

International Prefix 011 (from US)

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