Area Code 426 – Lahore
The phone area code for Lahore is 426 (international format +92426). Browse local exchange codes (NXX) and carrier assignments below.
📍 Geographic Location of Lahore
Geographic Coverage and Administrative Jurisdiction
The area code 0426 is a geographic National Destination Code (NDC) assigned to the Kasur District in the Punjab province of Pakistan. The prefix is part of the Lahore telephony cluster, administered under the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) and operated primarily by the state-owned Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL). The district is bordered by Lahore to the north and India to the east, with Kasur city serving as the administrative headquarters. The code covers both urban and rural exchanges within the district, including towns such as Changa Manga, Khudian, and Kot Radha Kishan.
Dialing Formats and Caller Instructions
For local callers within Pakistan, the national dialing format is 0 426 XXX XXXX (0 followed by the area code and the 7-digit subscriber number). For international callers, the format is +92 426 XXX XXXX (country code +92, area code without the leading 0, and the subscriber number). The subscriber number length is 7 digits, making the total national significant number (NSN) 10 digits when including the area code.
- Local call (within Kasur): Dial the 7-digit subscriber number directly (e.g., 1234567).
- National call (from other cities in Pakistan): Dial 0426 followed by the subscriber number (e.g., 0426 1234567).
- International call (from abroad): Dial +92 426 1234567.
Overlay and Numbering Considerations
As of the latest PTA numbering plan, there is no overlay code for the Kasur area; 0426 is the sole geographic code for the district. However, due to the proximity to Lahore, some numbers may be routed via Lahore's tandem exchanges. Callers should note that mobile numbers in Pakistan are non-geographic and begin with 03, so 0426 is exclusively used for fixed-line (PSTN) and fixed-wireless services. When dialing from abroad, the leading '0' of the area code must be omitted, as per ITU-T E.164 guidelines.
Practical Usage and Tips
Businesses and residents in Kasur rely on this code for landline communication. For VoIP or international calls, ensure that your service provider supports dialing to Pakistani geographic numbers. If you encounter difficulties, verify that you are using the correct international prefix (e.g., 00 from most countries) before the country code. For travelers, local SIM cards with national dialing plans can simplify calls to Kasur numbers.