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Area Code 538 – Gujrat

The phone area code for Gujrat is 538 (international format +92538). Browse local exchange codes (NXX) and carrier assignments below.

Current Local Time
08:58:19
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Full Dialing Format
+92538
Population 574,240
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Admin Region Punjab
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Elevation 237m
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GPS Coordinates 32.5742, 74.0754
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📍 Geographic Location of Gujrat

Geographic Overview

The area code 538 is a geographic National Destination Code (NDC) assigned to the city of Gujrat in the Punjab province of Pakistan. Gujrat is a major industrial and agricultural hub, known for its ceramics, furniture, and power loom industries. The code covers the urban and surrounding rural areas of Gujrat District, including towns such as Jalalpur Jattan and Kharian. As part of the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority's (PTA) numbering plan, this code is used for fixed-line (PSTN) services within the region.

Dialing Formats

For callers within Pakistan, the local dialing format is 0538-XXXXXXX, where the leading 0 is the trunk prefix used to access the national network. For international callers, the format is +92 538 XXXXXXX (or 0092 538 XXXXXXX from many countries), where +92 is Pakistan's country calling code. The subscriber number length is typically seven digits, resulting in a total national significant number (NSN) of ten digits when including the area code (without the trunk prefix).

Caller Instructions

  • Local callers within Gujrat: If you are calling from another fixed-line or mobile number within the same area code, you may dial the seven-digit subscriber number directly, though using the full national format is always safe.
  • National callers from other regions: Dial 0538 followed by the seven-digit subscriber number (e.g., 0538-XXXXXXX).
  • International callers: Dial your country's exit code (e.g., 00, 011), then 92, then 538, and the seven-digit subscriber number. For example, from the US, you would dial 011 92 538 XXXXXXX.

Technical Considerations

Gujrat's fixed-line network is interconnected with mobile and other fixed networks via the national PSTN. As with all geographic codes in Pakistan, the code is not portable to other geographic areas, but fixed-line numbers can be ported to alternative fixed-line operators within the same exchange area. The PTA regulates the allocation and use of this code, ensuring efficient routing and number resource management.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What is the international dialing format for Gujrat, Pakistan?
To call a fixed-line number in Gujrat from abroad, dial your country's exit code, then Pakistan's country code 92, then the area code 538 (without the leading 0), followed by the seven-digit subscriber number. For example, +92 538 XXXXXXX.
Is 538 a mobile or fixed-line prefix?
538 is a geographic area code assigned to fixed-line (PSTN) services in Gujrat, Punjab. Mobile numbers in Pakistan use non-geographic prefixes starting with 3 (e.g., 300, 301) and are not tied to a specific city.
Do I need to dial the trunk prefix 0 when calling Gujrat from a mobile phone in Pakistan?
Yes, when calling from any mobile or fixed-line phone within Pakistan, you should dial 0538 followed by the subscriber number. The leading 0 is the national trunk prefix and is required for all domestic calls to geographic numbers.
Can I port a Gujrat fixed-line number to another city?
No. Geographic numbers are tied to their specific exchange area. Number portability for fixed-line services in Pakistan is limited to alternative operators within the same geographic area, not to other cities.
What is the typical length of a Gujrat fixed-line number?
A Gujrat fixed-line number consists of the area code 538 plus a seven-digit subscriber number, making a total of ten digits when dialed nationally (including the trunk prefix 0) or internationally (including country code 92).