Area Code 445 – Okara
The phone area code for Okara is 445 (international format +92445). Browse local exchange codes (NXX) and carrier assignments below.
📍 Geographic Location of Okara
Overview of Area Code 445 (Okara, Pakistan)
Area code 445 is a geographic National Destination Code (NDC) assigned to the city of Okara and its surrounding administrative areas in the Punjab province of Pakistan. It is part of the national numbering plan under the ITU-T E.164 recommendation, which defines the international format for Pakistani telephone numbers.
Okara is a major agricultural and industrial hub located in the northeastern part of Punjab, approximately 100 km southwest of Lahore. The code covers the Okara District, including the city itself and nearby towns such as Renala Khurd, Haveli Lakha, and Depalpur. The administrative jurisdiction falls under the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA), which oversees the allocation and management of geographic codes.
Dialing Formats
To call a landline number in Okara, the correct dialing format depends on the caller's location:
- Within Pakistan (domestic call): Dial the trunk prefix 0, followed by the area code 445, and then the subscriber number (typically 7 digits). For example, if the local number is 1234567, dial 0-445-1234567.
- From outside Pakistan (international call): Dial the international access code (e.g., 00 from most countries, or +), then Pakistan's country code 92, followed by the area code 445 (without the leading 0), and the subscriber number. For example, from the US, dial 011-92-445-1234567 or +92-445-1234567.
It is important to note that the leading 0 is a domestic trunk prefix and is not included when dialing from abroad.
Overlays and Numbering Changes
As of the latest PTA updates, there are no overlay codes for Okara; the area code 445 remains exclusive to the region. However, the subscriber number length may vary, and it is always advisable to confirm the exact number of digits with the local service provider.
Caller Instructions
- Local callers within Okara: In some cases, local calls may be dialed using only the subscriber number if the network supports it, but for reliability, it is recommended to use the full domestic format (0-445-XXXXXXX).
- Callers from other cities in Pakistan: Always include the trunk prefix 0 and the area code 445.
- International callers: Replace the trunk prefix 0 with the country code 92 and omit the leading 0.
This code is exclusively for fixed-line services (PSTN) and is not used for mobile or VoIP numbers, which have separate non-geographic codes.