92 is the country code for Pakistan.
Islamabad is the capital city of Pakistan.
How to Call Pakistan from Dubai (United Arab Emirates)
To call a telephone number in Pakistan from Dubai (United Arab Emirates):
- Dial the international call prefix. For calls from Dubai (United Arab Emirates), this is 00 (or '+' from mobile phones).
- Dial the country code for Pakistan - 92.
- Dial the subscriber number, omitting the first zero if there is one.
Landlines – City/Area Codes in Pakistan
Landline phones in Pakistan are quite rare. Most people use mobile phones.
Area codes for a selection of cities in Pakistan are listed below:
- Bahawalpur – 62
- Dera Ghazi Khan – 64
- Faisalabad – 41
- Gujranwala – 55
- Gujrat – 53
- Hyderabad – 22
- Islamabad – 51
- Jhang – 47
- Karachi – 21
- Kasur – 49
- Lahore – 42
- Larkana – 74
- Mardan – 937
- Multan – 61
- Nawabshah – 244
- Okara – 44
- Peshawar – 91
- Quetta – 81
- Rahim Yar Khan – 68
- Rawalpindi – 51
- Sahiwal – 40
- Sargodha – 48
- Sheikhupura – 56
- Sialkot – 52
- Sukkur – 71
A 0 prefix is used with the area code when calling a landline number from a different area within Pakistan or a Pakistani mobile.
Do not dial the 0 prefix or area code when telephoning from a landline in the same area.
Do not use the 0 prefix with the area code when calling from overseas.
For example, to make a call a number in Karachi XXXXXXX :
- From a landline in Karachi dial XXXXXXX.
- From a landline in Pakistan outside Karachi, dial 021-XXXXXXX.
- From a mobile phone in Pakistan, dial 021-XXXXXXX.
- From another country, dial the international call prefix (00/+), the country code for Pakistan (92), the area code without the 0, and then the subscriber number e.g. 00-92-21-XXXXXXX or +92-21-XXXXXXX.
Mobile Telephone Numbers in Pakistan
Mobile phone numbers in Pakistan are 10 digits long.
They begin with 3.
To call a mobile phone number in Pakistan from overseas, dial the international exit call prefix (00/+), the Pakistan country code (92), and then the subscriber number e.g. 00-92-3XXXXXXXXX or +92-3XXXXXXXXX.
To call a mobile phone number in Pakistan from within Pakistan, dial the prefix 0 and then the number e.g. 0-3XXXXXXXXX.
Mobile Phone Use in Pakistan
Data from the World Bank shows that in 2021 there were 81.55 mobile phone subscribers for every 100 people living in Pakistan.
In 2002 there were 1.04 mobile phone subscriptions for every 100 people living in Pakistan.
The table below shows how mobile phone subscription statistics have changed in recent years.
| Year | Mobile Phone Subscriptions (per 100 People) in Pakistan |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 81.55 |
| 2020 | 77.30 |
| 2019 | 74.08 |
| 2018 | 70.08 |
| 2017 | 66.79 |
| 2016 | 63.92 |
| 2015 | 59.68 |
| 2014 | 65.19 |
| 2013 | 62.21 |
| 2012 | 59.42 |
| 2011 | 54.83 |
| 2010 | 51.01 |
| 2009 | 49.62 |
| 2008 | 47.34 |
| 2007 | 34.55 |
| 2006 | 19.38 |
| 2005 | 7.32 |
| 2004 | 2.94 |
| 2003 | 1.44 |
| 2002 | 1.04 |
One of the most important factors in the increasing use of mobile phones in Pakistan is the increasing affordability of mobile phones. In the past, mobile phones were considered to be a luxury item, and only the wealthy could afford them. However, with the advent of cheaper mobile phone models, more and more people in Pakistan can afford a mobile phone.
Another factor that has contributed to the rise of mobile phones in Pakistan is their increasing utility. In the past, mobile phones were primarily used for voice calls. However, with the advent of smartphones, mobile phone users are now able to use their phones for a variety of tasks, such as browsing the Internet, checking email, and even playing games.
Fixed-Line Use in Pakistan
According to the World Bank, there were 1.29 fixed-line (landline) phone subscribers per 100 people in 2021.
Landline telephone subscription statistics by year for Pakistan are shown in the table below.
| Year | Landline Telephone Subscriptions (per 100 People) in Pakistan |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1.29 |
| 2020 | 1.27 |
| 2019 | 1.24 |
| 2018 | 1.34 |
| 2017 | 1.36 |
| 2016 | 1.45 |
| 2015 | 1.68 |
| 2014 | 2.35 |
| 2013 | 3.10 |
| 2012 | 2.90 |
| 2011 | 2.88 |
| 2010 | 3.13 |
| 2009 | 3.23 |
| 2008 | 2.38 |
| 2007 | 2.64 |
| 2006 | 2.94 |
| 2005 | 3.00 |
| 2004 | 2.64 |
| 2003 | 2.43 |
| 2002 | 2.24 |
Time Difference
When calling Pakistan from the United Arab Emirates, please note there is a time difference between Pakistan and the UAE.
The current time in the UAE is . The date is .
The time in Pakistan is now . The date is .
The time difference between UAE and Pakistan is 1 hour.
Exchange Rate
The official currency of Pakistan is the Pakistani rupee (PKR).
Current exchange rates between the UAE dirham and the Pakistani rupee (PKR to AED, AED to PKR) are:
- 1 Pakistani rupee (PKR) = 0.013 AED
- 1 UAE dirham (AED) = 77.82 PKR
Exchange rates on this page were last updated on .
Useful Information
Pakistan is a huge country in South Asia. It is bordered by India, Iran, Afghanistan, and China. The Arabian Sea lies off the southern coastline.
The capital of Pakistan is Islamabad. Karachi is the city with the biggest population.
Pakistan was created in 1947 with the partition of India at the end of British rule.
Official languages are Urdu and English. English is used in the courts and education system.
Islam is the official religion. Almost all Pakistanis are Muslim. The majority are Sunni.
Pakistan is one of a handful of states that has nuclear weapons.
According to the World Bank, in 2021 the population of Pakistan was 231,402,117.
In 2002, the population was 163,262,807. Over the last 20 years, the population grew by 68,139,310 (41.7%).
The total population by year for Pakistan is shown in the table below.
| Year | Total Population of Pakistan |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 231,402,117 |
| 2020 | 227,196,741 |
| 2019 | 223,293,280 |
| 2018 | 219,731,479 |
| 2017 | 216,379,655 |
| 2016 | 213,524,840 |
| 2015 | 210,969,298 |
| 2014 | 208,251,628 |
| 2013 | 205,337,562 |
| 2012 | 202,205,861 |
| 2011 | 198,602,738 |
| 2010 | 194,454,498 |
| 2009 | 190,123,222 |
| 2008 | 185,931,955 |
| 2007 | 181,924,521 |
| 2006 | 178,069,984 |
| 2005 | 174,372,098 |
| 2004 | 170,648,620 |
| 2003 | 166,876,680 |
| 2002 | 163,262,807 |
Useful information about Pakistan:
- Two-letter Country Code (ISO 3166-1 alpha-2): PK
- Three-letter Country Code (ISO 3166-1 alpha-3): PAK
- Region: Asia
- Sub-region: Southern Asia
- Capital: Islamabad
- Area: 881,912 square km
- Language(s): Urdu, English
- Borders: Afghanistan, China, India, Iran
Map of Pakistan
The location of Pakistan can be seen on the map below.
