Area Code 497 – Kasur
The phone area code for Kasur is 497 (international format +92497). Browse local exchange codes (NXX) and carrier assignments below.
📍 Geographic Location of Kasur
Geographic Overview
The area code 497 is a geographic National Destination Code (NDC) assigned to the city of Kasur, located in the Punjab province of Pakistan. Kasur is situated approximately 55 kilometers southeast of Lahore, near the India-Pakistan border, and serves as the administrative headquarters of the Kasur District. The district is known for its historical significance, leather industry, and agricultural output.
Dialing Formats
When calling a landline number in Kasur from within Pakistan, subscribers must dial the national trunk prefix 0, followed by the area code 497 and the subscriber's 7-digit local number. The complete national format is: 0-497-XXXXXXX.
For international callers, the country code for Pakistan is +92. The leading trunk prefix '0' is omitted, so the international dialing format becomes: +92-497-XXXXXXX. For example, to call a Kasur landline with the local number 1234567, a caller from abroad would dial +92 497 1234567.
Coverage and Administration
The 497 code covers the urban and rural areas of Kasur District, including the city of Kasur itself, as well as surrounding towns and villages. The district is subdivided into tehsils, and the area code applies to all landline subscribers within the administrative boundaries. The Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL) is the primary fixed-line operator, though other carriers may offer services in the region.
Overlay and Numbering Considerations
As of the latest ITU-T E.164 national numbering plan updates, Pakistan has not implemented overlay codes for Kasur. The 497 code remains the sole geographic code for the district. Subscribers within the same area code can dial the local number without the area code, while calls from other cities require the full national format. It is important to note that mobile numbers in Pakistan are non-geographic and begin with 3, so they are not affected by this area code.
Caller Instructions
For local callers within Kasur, simply dial the 7-digit subscriber number. For callers from other cities in Pakistan, dial 0-497-XXXXXXX. For international callers, always use +92 497 XXXXXXX. Ensure that you replace 'XXXXXXX' with the actual 7-digit local number. If you are unsure of the number length, note that Pakistani landline numbers are typically 7 digits after the area code, but always verify with the recipient.