How to Call Pakistan from United States
Learn how to call from United States 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 United States
The cheapest way to call Pakistan from United States is using a browser-based VoIP service like HelloAirDial. With rates starting at just $0.10 per minute, you'll save 50-80% compared to traditional carriers, calling cards, or roaming charges.
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How to Call from United States 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: 🇺🇸 United States to 🇵🇰 Pakistan
- 1
Dial the exit code: 011
This tells your carrier you're making an international call from United States.
- 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 United States to Pakistan
Skip expensive carrier rates and calling cards. HelloAirDial offers cheap calls from United States 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
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🇺🇸 United States Carrier Rates to 🇵🇰 Pakistan
- Verizon$0.20-1.50
- AT&T$0.25-1.50
- T-Mobile$0.10-1.00
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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 🇺🇸 United States
- • Ensure your mobile or landline plan includes international calling; many US plans block IDD by default.
- • For standard international calls, dial 011 + country code + area/mobile code + number from US phones.
- • Prepaid SIMs may require a separate international balance or add on before IDD works.
- • Business PBX or office phones may require dialing 9 or another access code before 011.
- • VoIP services (e.g., Skype, Google Voice) may need verified payment and country settings before calling abroad.
Troubleshooting Calls to 🇵🇰 Pakistan
- Your call cannot be completed as dialed. - Check that you dialed 011 + country code + number, removed any foreign trunk 0, and included all digits.
- International calling is not enabled on your line. - Contact your carrier or account admin to enable international calling or add an IDD package.
- The number you have dialed is not in service. - Verify the destination country code, area or mobile prefix, and local number; confirm the number is active.
- Call failed or dropped immediately on VoIP app. - Switch to a stable Wi Fi or stronger data connection, update the app, or try a standard carrier call.
FAQs: Calling 🇵🇰 Pakistan from 🇺🇸 United States
How do I call from United States 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 United States 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 United States, dial 011 92 followed by the local number.
How do I dial an international number from the United States?
Dial 011, then the country code, then the area or mobile code and local number. Example: 011 44 20 XXXX XXXX for a UK landline.
Should I use roaming or Wi Fi or VoIP when I travel outside the US?
Wi Fi and VoIP apps are usually cheaper, but a roaming pass from your US carrier is simpler and more reliable for regular voice and SMS.
How much do international calls from the US cost?
Rates vary by carrier and destination, roughly from a few cents to over 1 USD per minute; check your plan or buy an international add on for lower rates.