🇵🇰 How to Call Pakistan from US
Complete guide to calling Pakistan from the United States. Learn the dialing format, country code, and how to save up to 95% on your calls.
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Quick Reference: Dial Pakistan
011 + 92 + number
011 is the US exit code
+92 + number
+ replaces exit code on mobile
Step-by-Step: How to Call Pakistan
Follow these steps to dial Pakistan from any US phone
Dial the US Exit Code: 011
This tells your phone carrier you're making an international call. From a cell phone, you can press and hold 0 to get the + symbol instead.
Dial Pakistan's Country Code: 92
This routes your call to Pakistan. Every country has a unique code - Pakistan's is +92.
Dial the Local Number
Enter the full local number including any area or city code. Don't include the leading 0 if the local format uses one.
Example: Calling Pakistan
Let's call a Pakistan number: 12345678
011-92-12345678
+9212345678
Breakdown: 011 (US exit code) + 92 (Pakistan code) + 12345678 (local number)
Pakistan Phone Number Format
Understanding Pakistan phone numbers
+92 XX XXXX XXXX
011-92-XX-XXXX-XXXX
Note: Drop the leading 0 when calling from abroad. Pakistani mobile numbers are 11 digits locally (starting with 03). Internationally, dial +92 followed by 10 digits. For example, 0300-1234567 becomes +92-300-1234567. Islamabad: +92-51-XXXXXXX, Karachi: +92-21-XXXXXXXX.
Pakistan Quick Facts
Capital
Islamabad
Language
Urdu, English
Currency
PKR
Timezone
UTC+5
Tips for Calling Pakistan
Pakistan is 10 hours ahead of US Eastern Time. The best time to call from the US East Coast is early morning (7-9 AM ET = 5-7 PM PKT), catching evening hours in Pakistan. Friday is the weekly prayer day — many businesses close early on Friday and reopen Saturday. Calling during evening hours (after Maghrib prayer) is generally comfortable for personal calls.
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Calling Pakistan FAQ
How do I call Pakistan from the US?
From a US phone, dial 011 + 92 + local number. From a US cell phone, you can also dial +92 + local number using the + symbol.
What is the country code for Pakistan?
The country code for Pakistan is +92. When dialing from the US, use 011 as the exit code before the country code.
What does 011 mean when calling internationally?
011 is the US international access code (exit code). It tells your phone carrier that you're placing an international call. Different countries have different exit codes - for example, the UK uses 00.
How much does it cost to call Pakistan?
With InternationalCall, calls to Pakistan cost $0.23/min for mobile and $0.23/min for landline. Traditional carriers charge $1.50-3.00/min plus connection fees.
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