How to Call Pakistan from Australia
Learn how to call from Australia to Pakistan with this step-by-step guide. Rates start at just $0.10/min with HelloAirDial. No apps, no calling cards, just dial from your browser.
Cheapest Way to Call Pakistan from Australia
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How to Call from Australia to Pakistan
To make a call, dial the exit code (0011), followed by the country code (92), then the local number. HelloAirDial makes it simple - just enter the full number in your browser and we handle the formatting automatically. Rates start at $0.10 per minute with no hidden fees.
Dialing Steps: 🇦🇺 Australia to 🇵🇰 Pakistan
- 1
Dial the exit code: 0011
This tells your carrier you're making an international call from Australia.
- 2
Dial Pakistan's country code: 92
The country code for Pakistan is +92.
- 3
Dial the local number
Drop the leading 0 from local numbers.
Examples:
- Mobile: 03XX 1234567
- Landline: 051 2345678
Cheap Calls from Australia to Pakistan
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Traditional Calling
- • Carrier rates: $1-3/min
- • Calling cards: Hidden fees
- • Roaming: Expensive abroad
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- • From $0.10/min
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🇦🇺 Australia Carrier Rates to 🇵🇰 Pakistan
- Telstra$0.30-2.50
- Optus$0.20-2.00
- Vodafone Australia$0.20-1.80
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Best Time to Call 🇵🇰 Pakistan
Recommended Calling Hours
- • For business contacts, avoid calling before 9:00 and after 19:00 Pakistan Standard Time on working days
- • Avoid non urgent personal or sales calls late at night, especially after 21:00, and on major religious holidays such as Eid
Calling Etiquette in Pakistan
- • Begin with a polite greeting such as Assalam o Alaikum or Hello, then introduce yourself and your organization
- • Confirm you are speaking at a convenient time, especially for business or sales related calls
- • Use formal titles (Mr, Ms, Doctor) and surnames in professional contexts unless invited to use first names
- • English and Urdu are common in business; switch language only if both parties are comfortable
Reaching 🇵🇰 Pakistan via Apps
- • WhatsApp is widely used in Pakistan for both personal and business voice and video calls
- • Other apps like IMO, Skype, and Facebook Messenger are also common, though usage varies by age and region
- • Data connectivity can fluctuate outside major cities; voice calls may drop or downgrade in quality on weak networks
International Calling Requirements in 🇦🇺 Australia
- • Ensure your mobile or landline plan includes international calling or IDD; many prepaid plans block it by default.
- • Dial 0011 or use the + sign before the destination country code when calling overseas.
- • For mobiles, enable international roaming if you plan to use your Australian SIM outside Australia.
- • Some providers require sufficient prepaid credit or an international add on before allowing IDD calls.
- • Business lines may have international barring; request your telecom admin or provider to lift it if needed.
Troubleshooting Calls to 🇵🇰 Pakistan
- Your call cannot be connected as dialed. - Check you used 0011 or +, included the correct country code, and removed any leading 0 from the area or mobile code.
- International calls are barred from this service. - Contact your provider or account admin to enable IDD, or add an international pack if on prepaid.
- Insufficient funds to complete this call. - Recharge your prepaid balance or ensure your postpaid account is in good standing and includes IDD.
FAQs: Calling 🇵🇰 Pakistan from 🇦🇺 Australia
How do I call from Australia to Pakistan?
Dial 0011 (exit code) + 92 (Pakistan country code) + the local phone number. Drop the leading 0 from local numbers.
What is the cheapest way to call from Australia to Pakistan?
Use a VoIP service like HelloAirDial with rates from $0.10/min. This is typically 50-80% cheaper than traditional carriers or calling cards.
What is the country code for Pakistan?
The country code for Pakistan is +92. When calling from Australia, dial 0011 92 followed by the local number.
How do I dial an international number from Australia?
Dial 0011 or use +, then the country code, then the area or mobile code without its leading 0, then the local number.
Should I use roaming or Wi Fi or VOIP when overseas with an Australian SIM?
Roaming is convenient but often costly; using Wi Fi and apps like WhatsApp or Skype is usually cheaper, especially for long calls.
How much do international calls from Australia cost?
Rates vary by carrier, plan and destination, roughly from USD 0.20 to over 2.00 per minute; check your providers IDD or pack rates before calling.