How to Call Pakistan from Canada
Learn how to call from Canada 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 Canada
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How to Call from Canada to Pakistan
To make a call, dial the exit code (011), 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: 🇨🇦 Canada to 🇵🇰 Pakistan
- 1
Dial the exit code: 011
This tells your carrier you're making an international call from Canada.
- 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 Canada to Pakistan
Skip expensive carrier rates and calling cards. HelloAirDial offers cheap calls from Canada to Pakistan starting at $0.10/minute, up to 80% less than traditional international calling.
Traditional Calling
- • Carrier rates: $1-3/min
- • Calling cards: Hidden fees
- • Roaming: Expensive abroad
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- • From $0.10/min
- • No hidden fees or contracts
- • Works anywhere with internet
🇨🇦 Canada Carrier Rates to 🇵🇰 Pakistan
- Rogers$0.10-2.00
- Bell$0.10-1.80
- Telus$0.08-1.70
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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 🇨🇦 Canada
- • Ensure your mobile or landline plan includes international long distance; many basic plans are Canada/US only.
- • If international calls fail, contact your carrier to remove IDD blocks or enable pay per use long distance.
- • From mobiles, dial + then country code; from landlines, dial 011 before the country code.
- • Prepaid SIMs may require a top up or an international add on before IDD is allowed.
- • Business PBX systems may require a prefix (such as 9) before 011 for outside lines.
Troubleshooting Calls to 🇵🇰 Pakistan
- Your call cannot be completed as dialed. - Check that you used 011 or +, the correct country code, and removed any leading 0 from the local number.
- International calling is not enabled on your line. - Contact your carrier to enable international long distance or add an IDD package, especially on prepaid or business lines.
- The number you have dialed is not in service. - Verify the destination number format, including area or mobile code, and confirm the number is active.
FAQs: Calling 🇵🇰 Pakistan from 🇨🇦 Canada
How do I call from Canada to Pakistan?
Dial 011 (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 Canada 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 Canada, dial 011 92 followed by the local number.
How do I dial an international number from Canada?
From landlines dial 011 + country code + area or mobile code + number; from mobiles you can dial +country code + number.
Is it cheaper to roam or to use Wi Fi or VOIP when abroad?
Wi Fi and VOIP apps are usually cheaper, while roaming passes offer convenience but can cost more for long calls.
How much do international calls from Canada cost?
Rates vary by carrier and destination, roughly from USD 0.05 to over 2.00 per minute without discounts or bundles.