How to Call Pakistan from India
Learn how to call from India 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 India
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How to Call from India to Pakistan
To make a call, dial the exit code (00), 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: 🇮🇳 India to 🇵🇰 Pakistan
- 1
Dial the exit code: 00
This tells your carrier you're making an international call from India.
- 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 India 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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🇮🇳 India Carrier Rates to 🇵🇰 Pakistan
- Jio$0.20-1.50
- Airtel$0.25-1.80
- Vi (Vodafone Idea)$0.25-1.70
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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 🇮🇳 India
- • Ensure your SIM is KYC verified; unverified or inactive SIMs may block international calls
- • Contact your operator to enable ISD (international calling) if not active by default
- • Use 00 or + before the destination country code when dialing abroad
- • Corporate or prepaid connections may have ISD barred by default; request unbar via customer care or app
- • Check that sufficient main balance or an ISD pack is available before placing international calls
Troubleshooting Calls to 🇵🇰 Pakistan
- Call cannot be completed as dialed or invalid number - Remove any leading 0 from the foreign number, ensure you dial 00 or +, and verify the correct country and area codes
- Outgoing international calls are barred on your number - Contact your operator to enable ISD, remove call barring, or recharge with an ISD pack or sufficient main balance
- Not enough balance to make this call - Top up your prepaid balance or add an ISD pack; for postpaid, check credit limit or unpaid bills
FAQs: Calling 🇵🇰 Pakistan from 🇮🇳 India
How do I call from India to Pakistan?
Dial 00 (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 India 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 India, dial 00 92 followed by the local number.
How do I dial an international number from India?
Dial 00 or +, then the country code, then the area or mobile code without leading 0, followed by the local number.
Should I use roaming or Wi Fi or VOIP when calling abroad from India?
Using local data with apps like WhatsApp or Wi Fi calling is usually cheaper than standard ISD or roaming, especially for long calls.
How expensive are international calls from India?
Rates vary by destination and operator but often range from about USD 0.20 to over 1.50 per minute; check your plan or ISD pack for exact tariffs.