Area Code 513 – Islamabad/Rawalpindi

Overview of Area Code +92 513

Area code 513 is a geographic National Destination Code (NDC) within the Pakistan telephony numbering plan, administered under the country calling code +92. It serves the twin cities of Islamabad and Rawalpindi, which form the federal capital territory and its adjacent garrison city in the Punjab province. This code is assigned to fixed-line PSTN services, including traditional copper lines and fibre-based voice services, and is used by both residential and business subscribers.

Geographic Coverage and Jurisdiction

The 513 area code covers the Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT) and the Rawalpindi District, including the urban centres of Islamabad and Rawalpindi, as well as surrounding suburban and semi-urban areas such as Bahria Town, DHA Islamabad, and Chaklala. The code is administered by the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) and is allocated to multiple operators, including Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL) and other licensed fixed-line carriers.

Dialing Formats

For local callers within Pakistan, the number is dialed as 0513-XXXXXXX (without the +92) when calling from another city, or simply 513-XXXXXXX if dialing from within the same area code (though 10-digit dialing is now common). The full international format is +92 513 XXXXXXX, where the trunk prefix '0' is omitted when dialing from abroad. For example, a number in Islamabad might be written as +92 513 1234567.

Overlay and Numbering Considerations

Islamabad and Rawalpindi share the same numbering area, and there is no overlay code; 513 is the sole geographic code for the region. However, due to the high demand for fixed-line services, the PTA has implemented number expansion measures, and some operators may use 11-digit subscriber numbers. Callers should always verify the complete number with the recipient to avoid misdialing.

Caller Instructions

For local callers dialing from outside the 513 area, use the national trunk prefix 0 followed by the area code and subscriber number (e.g., 0513-XXXXXXX). For international callers, dial your country's exit code (e.g., 00 from most countries, or 011 from the US), then Pakistan's country code 92, then the area code without the leading zero (513), and finally the subscriber number. For example, from the UK, you would dial 00 92 513 XXXXXXX.

This area code is not used for mobile services; mobile numbers in Pakistan begin with 3 (e.g., 0300, 0321) and are non-geographic. If you receive a call from +92 513, it is a fixed-line call from the Islamabad/Rawalpindi region.