Area Code 5474 – Hafizabad

Overview of Area Code 5474

Area code 5474 is a geographic National Destination Code (NDC) assigned to the city of Hafizabad in the Punjab province of Pakistan. It is used for fixed-line (PSTN) services within the Hafizabad District, which includes the city itself and surrounding rural areas. The code is part of the national numbering plan administered by the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) under the ITU-T E.164 standard.

Geographic Coverage and Administration

Hafizabad is located in the northeastern part of Punjab, approximately 85 kilometers from Lahore. The district is bordered by Gujranwala, Sheikhupura, and Mandi Bahauddin. The 5474 code covers the entire Hafizabad District, including the urban centers of Hafizabad city and the towns of Jalalpur Bhattian and Pindi Bhattian. The code is administered by the Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL), which is the primary fixed-line operator, though other operators may offer services under this code.

Dialing Formats

To call a fixed-line number in Hafizabad, you must use the correct dialing format depending on your location.

• Local calls (within Hafizabad): Dial the 7-digit subscriber number directly. For example, if the number is 1234567, dial 1234567.
• Domestic long-distance calls (from other cities in Pakistan): Dial the trunk prefix 0, followed by the area code 5474, and then the 7-digit subscriber number. For example, to call 1234567 from Karachi, dial 0 5474 1234567.
• International calls (from outside Pakistan): Dial the international access prefix (e.g., 00 from most countries), then Pakistan's country code +92, then the area code without the leading zero, and then the subscriber number. For example, from the US, dial 011 92 5474 1234567 or +92 5474 1234567.

Numbering and Overlays

Fixed-line numbers in Hafizabad are 7 digits long, making the total length of a national significant number (NSN) 10 digits when including the area code (without the trunk prefix). As of the latest PTA updates, no overlay codes have been assigned to this area, so the 5474 code remains exclusive to Hafizabad. However, due to the increasing demand for telecommunication services, the PTA may introduce additional codes in the future, but such changes are not currently planned.

Caller Instructions

For local callers within Pakistan, always include the trunk prefix 0 when dialing from outside the area. For international callers, remember to drop the leading zero and use the country code +92. If you are using a mobile phone in Pakistan, you can dial the full international format even when calling locally, as mobile networks automatically route the call.

Hafizabad is a growing agricultural and industrial hub, and its telecommunication infrastructure is expanding. The 5474 code is essential for businesses and residents to stay connected with the rest of Pakistan and the world.