How to Call Internationally from 🇵🇰 Pakistan
This guide covers everything you need to know about making international calls from Pakistan. You will find the correct dialing format, exit codes, information about carrier rates, and links to detailed guides for specific destinations.
Quick Reference
Exit Code
00
Dialing Format
00 + country code + area or mobile code + local number
Example
00 1 212 555 0123
How to Dial International Numbers from Pakistan
To place an international call from Pakistan, you need to dial the exit code followed by the destination country code and then the local number. The exit code for Pakistan is 00. If you are using a mobile phone, you can also use the plus symbol (+) instead of the exit code, and your phone will automatically convert it.
Do not dial Pakistan trunk prefix 0 when calling foreign numbers; use 00 or + followed by the foreign country code
Dialing Examples
- Mobile: 00 1 212 555 0123
- Landline: 00 44 20 7123 4567
Toll-free numbers: Foreign toll free numbers (e.g. 800, 888) often do not work from Pakistan or are charged as normal IDD
Before You Call
There are a few things to check before making international calls from Pakistan to ensure your call connects successfully and you understand the costs involved.
- •Ensure international calling (IDD) is enabled on your mobile or landline account before dialing abroad
- •Prepaid SIMs may require a minimum balance or an IDD bundle to place international calls
- •Postpaid lines can have IDD barred by default; request activation from your carrier with valid CNIC details
- •Dial 00 or use +, then the destination country code, area or mobile code, and subscriber number
- •For business lines, confirm your PBX or office system allows international prefixes and is not time restricted
Carrier International Rates
If you dial internationally using your mobile carrier in Pakistan, you will typically pay per-minute rates that vary by destination. These rates can be significantly higher than internet-based calling options. The table below shows approximate rate ranges for major carriers.
| Carrier | Rate Range (USD/min) | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Jazz | $0.10-0.80 | Lower rates to popular destinations with IDD bundles; standard IDD can be higher for less common countries |
| Telenor Pakistan | $0.12-0.90 | Offers discounted IDD packages to selected countries; pay as you go IDD is charged per minute |
| Zong | $0.10-0.85 | Frequent promotions for calls to Middle East, UK, and North America; check bundle validity and fair use limits |
Rates are approximate and may vary. Check with your carrier for current pricing.
Cost Considerations
Ways to Call Internationally from Pakistan
There are several methods available for making international calls from Pakistan. Each has its own advantages and drawbacks in terms of cost, convenience, and call quality.
Carrier IDD from Pakistan
Dial 00 or +, then country code, area or mobile code, and number directly from your SIM or landline
Drawbacks: Higher per minute cost than VOIP; may require IDD activation and sufficient prepaid balance or credit limit
International calling cards
Buy a scratch card or PIN, dial an access number, enter the PIN, then dial the international destination
Drawbacks: Access numbers may not be toll free; call quality and advertised minutes can vary; surcharges may apply from mobiles
Roaming with Pakistani SIM abroad
Keep your Pakistani SIM active overseas and place calls as if at home; network converts to roaming calls
Drawbacks: Typically expensive without roaming bundles; incoming calls can also be charged
Destination Guides
Select a destination below to see detailed instructions for calling that country from Pakistan, including the exact dialing sequence, current rates, and tips specific to that route.
Call Australia
+61
Call Bangladesh
+880
Call Canada
+1
Call China
+86
Call India
+91
Call Nepal
+977
Call Philippines
+63
Call South Africa
+27
Call Spain
+34
Call United Arab Emirates
+971
Call United Kingdom
+44
Call United States
+1
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I dial an international number from Pakistan?
Dial 00 or use +, then the country code, area or mobile code without its leading 0, and the local number.
Should I use roaming or Wi Fi or VOIP when I travel abroad from Pakistan?
Roaming is convenient but often costly; using local SIMs or VOIP apps over Wi Fi is usually cheaper for international calls.
How expensive are international calls from Pakistan?
Rates vary by destination and carrier, roughly from about USD 0.10 to 0.90 per minute; bundles for popular countries can reduce costs.
Will my caller ID show correctly when I call Pakistan or abroad?
Most carriers pass your number, but some VOIP or calling card services may show generic or unknown caller IDs.
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