Area Code 2984 – Thatta

Overview of Area Code 2984 (Thatta, Pakistan)

Area code 2984 is a geographic National Destination Code (NDC) assigned to the Thatta district in the Sindh province of Pakistan. It is part of the national numbering plan administered by the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) under the ITU-T E.164 standard. The code is used for fixed-line (PSTN) services within the Thatta exchange area, which includes the city of Thatta and its surrounding administrative subdivisions.

Geographic Coverage and Jurisdiction

Thatta is a historic city located in the southern Sindh region, near the Indus River delta and the Arabian Sea coast. The 2984 code covers the urban and rural areas of the Thatta district, including towns such as Mirpur Sakro, Gharo, Keti Bandar, and Sonda. The district is known for its archaeological sites, including the necropolis of Makli, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The area is administratively part of the Sindh province, with local governance under the Thatta District Council.

Dialing Formats and Instructions

For callers within Pakistan, the national trunk prefix 0 is used before the area code. To call a Thatta fixed-line number from another city in Pakistan, dial:

• 0 2984 XXX XXX (where XXX XXX is the 6-digit local subscriber number).

For international callers, the country code +92 is used, and the leading trunk prefix is dropped. The international format is:

• +92 2984 XXX XXX (from any country outside Pakistan).

For example, a local number in Thatta might be 2984 123456. To call this from Karachi, you would dial 02984 123456. From the United States, you would dial 011 92 2984 123456 (or +92 2984 123456 on a mobile phone).

Numbering Plan and Overlays

Currently, there is no overlay code for Thatta; 2984 is the sole NDC for the district. Subscriber numbers in Thatta are typically 6 digits long, making the total national significant number (NSN) length 10 digits (including the leading 0 for domestic calls). The PTA has not announced any plans for an overlay in this area, but as with all fixed-line services, number portability may be available for customers switching providers within the same exchange.

Caller Instructions

Local callers within Thatta can often dial the 6-digit subscriber number directly without the area code, depending on the local exchange configuration. However, for clarity and to avoid misdialing, it is recommended to use the full national format. For foreign callers, always ensure you have the correct country code and omit the trunk prefix. Be mindful of time zone differences (Pakistan Standard Time, UTC+5) when placing calls.