How to Make a Long-Distance Call to Pakistan

To call Pakistan, you'll need an international calling plan on your phone.

If you need to call Islamabad or Multan in Pakistan to reach a family member, friend or business colleague, you will be dialing an international number. To make the call, you need to make sure you have an international calling plan on your telephone and understand which digits to press on your phone.

Things You'll Need

• International calling plan
• Person's phone number

Instructions

1. Call your telephone service provider and determine if you have an international calling plan on your phone line. Dial the customer service phone number on the top of your phone bill, speak to a representative and ask whether you have such a plan. If you do, you'll be able to call Pakistan. If you do not have an international plan, ask to subscribe to one; a monthly fee will appear on your next phone bill. Hang up with the representative.

2. Pick up the receiver on your phone, listen for a dial tone and dial 011, the international country code.

3. Press 92 on your telephone keypad. This is the country code for Pakistan.

4. Enter the city code for the city in Pakistan you are calling. For instance, enter 51 to call Islamabad or 61 to call Multan. See Resource if you need to look up the city code.

5. Tap the remaining digits in the phone number you are dialing. Listen for the phone to ring.

References

• Verizon Long Distance: International Regional Calling Plans

Resources

• Country Codes: Pakistan City Codes