Area Code 5473 – Hafizabad

Geographic Overview

The area code 5473 is a geographic National Destination Code (NDC) assigned to the city of Hafizabad and its surrounding administrative areas in the Punjab province of Pakistan. Hafizabad is located in the northeastern part of Punjab, approximately 85 kilometers from Lahore, and serves as the headquarters of the Hafizabad District. The code is used for fixed-line (PSTN) services within this region, providing local telephony connectivity to residential, commercial, and government subscribers.

Dialing Formats

Within Pakistan, calls to Hafizabad from other cities or regions must be dialed using the national trunk prefix 0, followed by the area code and the subscriber number. The complete national format is:

• 0 5473 XXXXXX (where XXXXXX is the 6-digit local subscriber number)

For international callers, the country code for Pakistan is +92, and the leading trunk prefix '0' is omitted. The international dialing format is:

• +92 5473 XXXXXX

When dialing locally within Hafizabad, subscribers may often use only the 6-digit local number, depending on the local network configuration. However, for clarity and to avoid misdialing, it is recommended to use the full national format, especially when calling from mobile networks.

Administrative Jurisdiction and Coverage

The 5473 code covers the entire Hafizabad District, including the main urban centers of Hafizabad city, as well as surrounding towns and villages such as Kaleke, Jalalpur Bhattian, and Pindi Bhattian. The code is administered by the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) and is allocated to fixed-line operators, primarily the Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL), which is the incumbent carrier. Other licensed operators may also provide fixed-line services under this code.

Overlay and Numbering Considerations

Currently, there is no overlay code for Hafizabad; the 5473 code is the sole geographic code for the district. Subscriber numbers are typically 6 digits long, making the total national significant number (NSN) 10 digits when including the area code (excluding the trunk prefix). As demand for fixed-line services grows, the PTA may introduce additional numbering resources, but as of now, no overlay is planned.

Caller Instructions

For callers within Pakistan: dial 0-5473-XXXXXX. For callers from outside Pakistan: dial +92-5473-XXXXXX. Ensure you have the correct 6-digit subscriber number. If you are unsure, contact the local directory assistance. Mobile users should note that calls to fixed lines may incur higher tariffs than on-net mobile calls.