Australia → 
PakistanStep by step
Dial in this order.
- 1Dial 00110011
The exit code for Australia. It tells the network the next number is international.
- 2Dial 9292
The country code for Pakistan.
- 3Dial the area code21
Pakistan area codes start with 0 at home. Leave it off: 21 for Karachi.
- 4Dial the local number2345 6789
8 digits in Karachi.
WHAT TO DIALAustralia → Pakistan
0011 + 92 + area code + number
Exit Code
0011
Australia exit code
+Country Code
92
Country code for Pakistan
+City Code
--(2)
Karachi 21. Drop the leading 0.
+Phone Number
--------(8)
Karachi, 8 digits
TypeWhat you dialExample
LANDLINE0011 92 -- -------- (2)+(8)0011 92 21 2345 6789 Karachi
MOBILE0011 92 ---------- (10)0011 92 301 234 5678
Drop the leading 0.
Major Pakistan city codes
| City | Dial from Australia | City code | Number |
|---|---|---|---|
| Karachi | 0011 92 21 | -- (2) | -------- (8) |
| Hyderabad | 0011 92 22 | -- (2) | -------- (8) |
| Dadu | 0011 92 25 | -- (2) | -------- (8) |
| Sahiwal | 0011 92 40 | -- (2) | -------- (8) |
| Faisalabad | 0011 92 41 | -- (2) | -------- (8) |
| Lahore | 0011 92 42 | -- (2) | -------- (8) |
| Okara | 0011 92 44 | -- (2) | -------- (8) |
| Toba Tek Singh | 0011 92 46 | -- (2) | -------- (8) |
At home these codes are written with a 0 in front. Leave that off when calling from abroad.
Time difference
Sydney7:11 AM
6 hoursKarachi1:11 AM
Karachi is 6 hours behind Sydney.
Calling from a mobile?
Just dial +92 21 2345 6789 — hold 0 to get the +. The + works from any country.