How to Call Pakistan from USA
How to Call a Landline in Pakistan
Calling a Pakistan landline from the United States (USA) follows this standard international format:
- Dial the US exit code: 011
- Dial Pakistan's country code: 92
- Dial the Pakistani area code (2-3 digits, dropping the leading '0'): [Area Code] (e.g., 21 for Karachi)
- Dial the 6-7 digit local phone number: [Local Number]
For example, if you're calling a landline number in Karachi (Area Code 021), with the local number 3123 4567, you would dial: 011 92 21 31234567.
Pakistani landline numbers typically consist of the country code (92), a 2 or 3-digit area code (after dropping the '0'), and a 6 or 7-digit local number, usually totalling 9 digits after the country code (92).
Dialing a Pakistan landline:
How to Call a Mobile Phone in Pakistan
Calling a Pakistani mobile phone from the United States (USA) uses this format:
- Dial the US exit code: 011
- Dial Pakistan's country code: 92
- Dial the 3-digit mobile provider prefix (starts with '3', drop the leading '0'): [Mobile Prefix] (e.g., 300)
- Dial the 7-digit subscriber number: [Subscriber Number]
For example, if the Pakistani mobile number is 0300 123 4567, you would dial: 011 92 300 1234567 from the USA.
Pakistani mobile numbers have 10 digits following the country code (92), always starting with a '3'. Just drop the leading '0' from the local mobile number format.
Dialing a Pakistan mobile:
Pakistan Area Codes (Major Cities & Regions)
Below is a list of 2-3 digit area codes for major Pakistani cities and regions. When calling a landline from the USA, use the format: 011 + 92 + Area Code + Local Number. Remember to drop the leading '0' from the local area code.
| City / Region | Area Code (Dial after 92) |
|---|---|
| Karachi | 21 |
| Lahore | 42 |
| Islamabad | 51 |
| Rawalpindi | 51 |
| Faisalabad | 41 |
| Hyderabad | 22 |
| Multan | 61 |
| Peshawar | 91 |
| Quetta | 81 |
| Gujranwala | 55 |
| Sialkot | 52 |
| Sargodha | 48 |
| Bahawalpur | 62 |
| Sukkur | 71 |
| Larkana | 74 |
| Sheikhupura | 56 |
| Jhang | 47 |
| Rahim Yar Khan | 68 |
| Mardan | 937 |
| Kasur | 49 |
| Dera Ghazi Khan | 64 |
| Sahiwal | 40 |
| Nawabshah | 244 |
| Okara | 44 |
| Mirpur Khas | 233 |
| Chiniot | 47 |
| Abbottabad | 992 |
| Jhelum | 544 |
| Dadu | 25 |
| Khuzdar | 848 |
| Gwadar | 86 |
| Muzaffarabad (AJK) | 5822 |
| Mirpur (AJK) | 5827 |
| Gilgit | 5811 |
| Skardu | 5815 |
Mobile Phone Networks in Pakistan
Pakistani mobile numbers start with 03 locally. When calling from the USA, drop the leading '0'. The format is 011 + 92 + Mobile Prefix (3 digits starting with 3) + 7-digit number. The total number dialed after '92' is 10 digits.
The main mobile operators are Jazz (Mobilink), Telenor Pakistan, Zong (CMPak), and Ufone (PTML). Special Communication Organization (SCO) operates in Azad Jammu & Kashmir (AJK) and Gilgit-Baltistan (GB). Number portability is active, so prefixes don't definitively indicate the current operator.
| Network Provider | Common Prefixes (Dialed after 92) |
|---|---|
| Jazz (Mobilink) | 300, 301, 302, 303, 304, 305, 306, 307, 308, 309 |
| Telenor Pakistan | 340, 341, 342, 343, 344, 345, 346, 347, 348, 349 |
| Zong (CMPak) | 310, 311, 312, 313, 314, 315, 316, 317, 318, 319 |
| Ufone (PTML) | 330, 331, 332, 333, 334, 335, 336, 337 |
| SCO (AJK & GB) | 355 (SCOM) |
Time Difference in Pakistan
Pakistan operates on Pakistan Standard Time (PKT), which is UTC+5 year-round. Pakistan does not observe Daylight Saving Time.
This means the time difference with the United States (USA) varies depending on US Daylight Saving Time (DST - approx. mid-March to early November):
US Eastern Time (ET): Pakistan is 10 hours ahead of EST (US Standard Time) and 9 hours ahead of EDT (US DST).
(Example: 9 AM EST is 7 PM PKT; 9 AM EDT is 6 PM PKT)
US Central Time (CT): Pakistan is 11 hours ahead of CST and 10 hours ahead of CDT.
US Mountain Time (MT): Pakistan is 12 hours ahead of MST and 11 hours ahead of MDT.
US Pacific Time (PT): Pakistan is 13 hours ahead of PST and 12 hours ahead of PDT.
(Example: 9 AM PST is 10 PM PKT; 9 AM PDT is 9 PM PKT)
Check the current time difference before calling, especially during the transition months for US DST (March, November).
Pakistan's Phone System
Pakistan has a rapidly growing telecommunications sector, dominated by mobile services. Mobile phone penetration is very high, with four major private operators (Jazz, Telenor, Zong, Ufone) offering extensive 2G, 3G, and 4G/LTE coverage across the country, especially in urban and semi-urban areas. 5G trials are underway. The fixed-line market is primarily served by the Pakistan Telecommunication Company Ltd (PTCL), which also offers broadband internet (DSL, FTTH). Fiber optic connectivity is expanding but less widespread than mobile broadband. VoIP services and messaging apps are popular for communication.
Best Times to Call Pakistan
Given the significant time difference, choosing a suitable time to call Pakistan from the USA is essential.
Typical Pakistani business hours are Monday to Friday (sometimes Saturday morning), generally 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM PKT (UTC+5), with variations and prayer breaks.
The best overlap for calls often occurs during the US morning. Consider calling between 9:00 AM and 12:00 PM US Eastern Time. This corresponds to 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM in Pakistan (during US DST) or 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM (during US Standard Time), which might catch people after work hours but before it gets too late.
If calling businesses, aiming for the earliest possible US morning (e.g., 7 AM - 9 AM ET) might align better with the Pakistani afternoon business hours.
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