Area Code 5475 – Hafizabad
The phone area code for Hafizabad is 5475 (international format +925475). Browse local exchange codes (NXX) and carrier assignments below.
📍 Geographic Location of Hafizabad
Geographic Overview
The area code 5475 is a geographic National Destination Code (NDC) assigned to the Hafizabad region in the Punjab province of Pakistan. It is part of the national numbering plan administered by the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) under the ITU-T E.164 standard. Hafizabad is a district headquarters located in central Punjab, approximately 80 kilometers northwest of Lahore. The code covers the urban and rural areas of Hafizabad District, including the city of Hafizabad itself and surrounding towns such as Jalalpur Bhattian and Sukheke Mandi.
Dialing Formats
When calling a fixed-line number in Hafizabad from within Pakistan, subscribers must dial the national trunk prefix 0, followed by the area code 5475, and then the subscriber's 7-digit local number. The complete national format is: 0-5475-XXXXXXX (e.g., 0-5475-1234567). For international callers, the country code for Pakistan is +92, and the leading trunk prefix is omitted. The international dialing format is: +92-5475-XXXXXXX (e.g., +92-5475-1234567).
Caller Instructions
- Local callers (within Pakistan): Dial the full national number including the trunk prefix: 05475 1234567.
- International callers: Dial your country's exit code (e.g., 00 from most European countries, 011 from the US/Canada), then Pakistan's country code 92, followed by the area code without the leading zero: +92 5475 1234567.
Administrative and Regulatory Notes
Hafizabad falls under the jurisdiction of the Punjab province, and its telecommunications infrastructure is primarily served by the state-owned operator Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL), alongside other licensed operators such as Nayatel and StormFiber in certain areas. The area code is geographically tied to the district's landline network, and no overlay codes have been implemented as of the latest PTA numbering plan updates. Subscribers in Hafizabad can also be reached via mobile networks, but mobile numbers use separate non-geographic prefixes (e.g., 0300, 0311, etc.) and are not affected by this fixed-line code.
For businesses and residents, understanding the correct dialing format is crucial for both domestic and international connectivity. Always verify the subscriber number length, as it may vary slightly depending on the exchange, though 7 digits is the standard for this region.