Pakistan STD Code Finder
Search 65 Pakistani cities to find their telephone STD area codes. Tap any code to copy it, and read the dialing guide below to call from anywhere.
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How to dial
- Within Pakistan: dial the full area code with its leading zero, then the local number. Example: call a Lahore landline as
042-35872345. - From abroad: dial your international exit code, then
92, then the area code without the leading zero. Example: a Karachi number021-34567890becomes+92-21-34567890. - Islamabad and Rawalpindi share the same area code:
051. - Mobile numbers do not use STD codes — dial the full 11-digit number starting with
03anywhere in Pakistan.
Note: Area codes follow the national numbering plan of Pakistan. If a number does not connect, verify the full number with the person or business you are calling.
How to use this finder
- Type a city name in the search box.
- Tap the copy button to copy the area code.
- Use the dialing guide above to place your call from Pakistan or abroad.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is the area code of Karachi?
The STD area code of Karachi is 021. Dial 021 followed by the 8-digit phone number when calling a Karachi landline from another city.
What is the area code of Lahore?
The STD area code of Lahore is 042. From within Pakistan dial 042 followed by the local number; from abroad dial +92 42 and drop the leading zero.
How do I call a Pakistan landline from abroad?
Dial your country exit code, then 92 (Pakistan country code), then the city area code without its leading zero, then the local number. Example: a Karachi number 021-34567890 becomes +92-21-34567890.
Do Islamabad and Rawalpindi share the same area code?
Yes. Both Islamabad and Rawalpindi use the area code 051, since they are part of the same telephone exchange area.