How To Call Pakistan From Singapore

Quick Reference Summary

To call Pakistan from Singapore:

• Landline: 001 + 92 + Area Code (without the 0) + Local Number
• Mobile: 001 + 92 + Mobile Code (without the 0, usually starts with 3) + Mobile Number

Examples:

• For Karachi landline (Area Code 21): 001 + 92 + 21 + XXXXXXX
• For Pakistan mobile (Prefix 0300): 001 + 92 + 300 + XXXXXXX

When it’s 12 PM (noon) in Singapore, it’s 9 AM in Pakistan (3 hours behind).

How to Call a Landline in Pakistan

Calling a Pakistani landline from Singapore requires following these steps:

1. Dial Singapore’s international access code: 001 (or 002, 008 depending on your phone company)
2. Dial Pakistan’s country code: 92
3. Dial the Pakistani area code (usually 2-3 digits), making sure to drop the leading 0. (e.g., for Karachi ‘021’, just dial ’21’; for Lahore ‘042’, just dial ’42’).
4. Dial the local phone number (typically 7 digits).

For example, if you’re calling a Lahore number written as (042) 1234567, you would dial 001 92 42 1234567 from Singapore.

Important Note: Pakistani phone numbers are often written with a leading ‘0’ before the area code for domestic calls. You must omit this ‘0’ when calling internationally.

How to Call a Mobile Phone in Pakistan

Calling a Pakistani mobile phone follows a similar pattern, focusing on the mobile prefix:

1. Dial Singapore’s international access code: 001 (or 002, 008)
2. Dial Pakistan’s country code: 92
3. Dial the mobile phone prefix, making sure to drop the leading 0. Pakistani mobile numbers start with ’03’ domestically (e.g., 0300, 0312, 0333, 0345). Internationally, you dial ‘3’ followed by the specific network code (e.g., ‘300’, ‘312’, ‘333’, ‘345’).
4. Dial the rest of the mobile number (usually 7 digits).

For example, if the Pakistani mobile number is 0300 1234567, you would dial 001 92 300 1234567 from Singapore.

Key Point: Always remove the first ‘0’ from the Pakistani mobile number prefix (which always starts with 3 internationally) when dialing from abroad.

Different Ways to Dial Internationally from Singapore

Singapore provides several international access codes:

• 001: SingTel
• 002: M1
• 008: StarHub

Using different codes might result in different charges from your standard phone provider. For the best rates using phone cards like those from Singapore Phone Cards, always use the local access number provided with the card.

Understanding Pakistani Phone Numbers

Landline Numbers

• Start with a 0 followed by a 2-3 digit area code.
• The leading 0 must be dropped for international calls.
• Followed by a 6-7 digit local number.
• Total length internationally: 92 + Area Code (no 0) + Local Number.

Mobile Numbers

• Start with 03 domestically, followed by a 2-digit network code (e.g., 0300, 0333).
• The leading 0 must be dropped for international calls, so you dial 3XX.
• Followed by a 7-digit subscriber number.
• Total length internationally: 92 + 3XX + XXXXXXX.

Major Pakistani Area Codes (Landlines)

Here are common area codes for major cities. Remember to drop the leading 0:

Punjab Province

Sindh Province

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Province

Balochistan Province

Azad Jammu & Kashmir (AJK)

Gilgit-Baltistan (GB)

Pakistan Mobile Network Codes (Prefixes)

Mobile numbers start with 03 domestically. Drop the 0 when calling from Singapore:

• Mobilink (Jazz): Starts with 300-309, 320-324 (Warid)
• Telenor: Starts with 340-349
• Ufone: Starts with 330-337
• Zong: Starts with 310-319
• SCO (Azad Kashmir/GB): Starts with 355

Example: A Jazz number 0301 1234567 is dialed as 001 92 301 1234567.

Time Difference

Pakistan observes Pakistan Standard Time (PKT), which is UTC+5. Singapore is on Singapore Time (SGT), which is UTC+8.

Therefore, Pakistan is 3 hours behind Singapore.

• When it is 12:00 PM (noon) in Singapore, it is 9:00 AM in Pakistan.
• Pakistan does not observe Daylight Saving Time.

Special Numbers to Know

• Emergency Numbers:
  • 15: Police
  • 16: Fire Brigade
  • 1122: Rescue (in many major cities)
  • These cannot be dialed from outside Pakistan.
• Toll-Free: Often start with 0800. Usually not reachable from Singapore, or international charges may apply.

Calling Business Extensions

When calling a Pakistani business with an extension:

1. Dial the full international number (001 92 AreaCode(no 0) Number).
2. Wait for the automated attendant (often in Urdu or English) or receptionist.
3. Enter the extension number when prompted.

Best Time to Call

The 3-hour time difference makes calling relatively convenient:

• Standard business hours in Pakistan (approx. 9 AM – 5 PM PKT) correspond to 12 PM – 8 PM in Singapore.
• This provides a good window for making business or personal calls during Singapore’s afternoon and early evening.

Call Pakistan For Less With Singapore Phone Cards

Direct international calls to Pakistan can be expensive. Singapore Phone Cards offers a significantly cheaper way to stay connected using the Long Chat Calling Card, designed for extended conversations.

Important: This card has a connection fee applied to each call, making it ideal for longer calls rather than very short ones.

Long Chat Calling Card – Pakistan Landline Rate:

• Rate: 3.6 ¢/min (SG$)
• Connection Fee: 89 ¢ (per call)
• Billing Increment: 3 min

Long Chat Calling Card – Pakistan Mobile Rate:

• Rate: 3.9 ¢/min (SG$)
• Connection Fee: 89 ¢ (per call)
• Billing Increment: 3 min

Please note: Call rates and connection fees are subject to change. For the most up-to-date pricing:

• Check latest rates for calling Pakistan Landlines here.
• Check latest rates for calling Pakistan Mobiles here.

Using our service is straightforward:

1. Dial the local Singapore access number provided with your card.
2. Enter your 10-digit PIN number when prompted.
3. Dial the Pakistani number:
   • For Landline: 92 + Area Code (no 0) + Local Number
   • For Mobile: 92 + Mobile Code (no 0, starts with 3) + Mobile Number

Why choose Singapore Phone Cards for your calls to Pakistan?

• Call over 200+ countries, reaching anywhere in Pakistan.
• Conveniently use from any Singapore landline or mobile phone.
• Transparent pricing – no hidden fees beyond the stated rate and connection fee.
• 100% prepaid service puts you in control of your spending.
• No expiry dates or reactivation fees for your card balance.
• Receive your PIN and instructions instantly via email.
• Your unused credit rolls over, ensuring you never lose value.