Prefixyr.com
Pakistan ☎️ Landline / Geographic

Area Code 556 – Gujranwala

The phone area code for Gujranwala is 556 (international format +92556). Browse local exchange codes (NXX) and carrier assignments below.

Current Local Time
05:45:20
UTC • UTC +00:00
Full Dialing Format
+92556
Population 2,511,118
👥
Admin Region Punjab
🗺️
Elevation 230m
🏔️
GPS Coordinates 32.1557, 74.1871
📍

📍 Geographic Location of Gujranwala

Geographic Overview

The +92 556 area code is the National Destination Code (NDC) assigned to Gujranwala, a major industrial city in the Punjab province of Pakistan. Located approximately 60 kilometers north of Lahore, Gujranwala is a key node in the country's telecommunications network, serving both residential and commercial subscribers. The code covers the city proper and its surrounding administrative subdivisions, including satellite towns and rural exchanges within the Gujranwala District.

Dialing Format

When calling a Gujranwala landline from within Pakistan, subscribers must dial the trunk prefix 0, followed by the area code 556, and then the subscriber's 7-digit local number. The complete national format is: 0-556-XXXXXXX.

For international callers, the country code +92 replaces the trunk prefix, and the area code is used without the leading zero. The international format is: +92-556-XXXXXXX.

Caller Instructions

  • Local callers within Gujranwala: In most cases, local calls within the same exchange area can be made using only the 7-digit subscriber number, without dialing the area code. However, due to overlay and network modernization, it is recommended to dial the full national format to ensure connectivity.
  • Domestic callers from other cities in Pakistan: Dial 0556-XXXXXXX (including the trunk prefix 0).
  • International callers: Dial +92 556 XXXXXXX from any country, replacing the plus sign with the appropriate international access code (e.g., 011 from the US, 00 from most European countries).

Regulatory and Technical Notes

The 556 code is a geographic code administered by the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) under the ITU-T E.164 international numbering plan. It is allocated to fixed-line services, including PSTN and fixed wireless access (FWA) networks. The subscriber number length is 7 digits, making the total national significant number (NSN) 10 digits (including the area code but excluding the trunk prefix).

As part of Pakistan's numbering plan, the 556 code is not portable to other geographic areas, but number portability within the same code may be available for fixed-line operators. For VoIP and mobile users dialing Gujranwala numbers, standard national and international routing applies.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Which city does the area code 556 belong to in Pakistan?
The area code 556 belongs to Gujranwala, a city in the Punjab province of Pakistan.
How do I call a Gujranwala landline from abroad?
Dial your country's international access code (e.g., 011 from the US), then Pakistan's country code 92, followed by the area code 556 and the 7-digit local number. Example: 011 92 556 XXXXXXX.
What is the format for calling a Gujranwala number from another city in Pakistan?
Dial the trunk prefix 0, then the area code 556, and the 7-digit subscriber number. Example: 0556-XXXXXXX.
Is the 556 area code used for mobile phones?
No, 556 is a geographic area code assigned to fixed-line services. Mobile numbers in Pakistan use non-geographic prefixes starting with 3 (e.g., 0300, 0321).
How many digits are in a Gujranwala local phone number?
Local numbers in Gujranwala have 7 digits. When dialed internationally, the full number includes the country code, area code, and local number: +92 556 XXXXXXX.