Area Code 557 – Gujranwala
The phone area code for Gujranwala is 557 (international format +92557). Browse local exchange codes (NXX) and carrier assignments below.
📍 Geographic Location of Gujranwala
Overview of Area Code 557 (Gujranwala, Pakistan)
Area code 557 is the National Destination Code (NDC) assigned to the Gujranwala telecommunications region in Pakistan. This geographic code is part of the national numbering plan administered by the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) under the ITU-T E.164 standard. The code serves the city of Gujranwala and its surrounding administrative areas, which are located in the Punjab province, approximately 70 kilometers north of Lahore.
Geographic Coverage and Administrative Jurisdiction
The 557 code covers the Gujranwala District, including the main urban center of Gujranwala city and its adjoining towns and rural areas. The district is a major industrial hub, known for its manufacturing and agricultural output. The code is allocated to fixed-line (PSTN) services, and subscribers within this region are assigned numbers that begin with the trunk prefix 0 followed by the area code 557 when dialed domestically.
Dialing Formats
For callers within Pakistan, the local dialing format for a Gujranwala number is:
- 0-557-XXXXXXX (where X denotes the local subscriber number, typically 7 digits)
For international callers, the format is:
- +92-557-XXXXXXX (replacing the leading zero with the country code +92)
Example: A local number might be 055-7123456; from abroad, dial +92-55-7123456 (note: the leading '0' is omitted).
Overlay and Numbering Considerations
As of the latest PTA updates, there is no overlay code for the Gujranwala region; the 557 code remains the sole geographic code for the area. Subscribers in Gujranwala can dial local numbers within the same area code without the trunk prefix, using only the 7-digit subscriber number. However, for calls from other cities, the full national format (0-557-XXXXXXX) is required.
Caller Instructions
Local callers within Gujranwala: Dial the 7-digit subscriber number directly (e.g., 7123456).
Domestic callers from other cities in Pakistan: Dial 0-557-XXXXXXX.
International callers: Dial your country's exit code, then Pakistan's country code 92, then 557 (without the leading 0), followed by the subscriber number.
It is important to note that while mobile numbers in Pakistan are non-geographic and begin with 3 (e.g., 0300), the 557 code is exclusively for fixed-line services. When calling a Gujranwala fixed-line number from a mobile phone, the same dialing rules apply.