Pakistan ☎️ Landline / Geographic

Area Code 573 – Attock

The phone area code for Attock is 573 (international format +92573). Browse local exchange codes (NXX) and carrier assignments below.

Current Local Time

13:38:48

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Full Dialing Format

+92573

Population 141,945

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Admin Region Punjab

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Elevation 355m

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GPS Coordinates 33.7667, 72.3598

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📍 Geographic Location of Attock

Overview of Area Code 573 (Attock, Pakistan)

Area code 573 is a geographic National Destination Code (NDC) assigned to the Attock District in the Punjab province of Pakistan. It is part of the country's E.164 numbering plan, where the full international dialing format is +92 573 XXX XXX. The code serves the administrative city of Attock and its surrounding towns, including Attock Khurd, Attock City, and the cantonment area, as well as the tehsils of Hazro, Jand, and Pindi Gheb. The region is strategically located near the Indus River and the Grand Trunk Road, linking it to the capital, Islamabad, and the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province.

Dialing Formats

For callers within Pakistan, the trunk prefix 0 is used before the area code. The national format is 0 573 XXX XXX, where the subscriber number typically consists of seven digits. For example, a local number might be 0 573 1234567. When dialing from abroad, the international access code (e.g., 00 or +) is followed by Pakistan's country code 92, then the area code without the leading zero, and the subscriber number: +92 573 1234567.

Geographic Coverage and Administration

Attock District is part of the Rawalpindi Division. The area code 573 is administered by the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) and is primarily allocated to fixed-line services provided by the state-owned operator, Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL), as well as other licensed operators. The region is considered a geographic area code, meaning that the number is tied to a physical location. This has implications for number portability and service provisioning, as fixed-line numbers are generally not portable across different geographic regions.

Caller Instructions

Local callers within Attock can dial the seven-digit subscriber number directly without the area code, depending on the local dialing plan. However, to avoid confusion, it is recommended to use the full national format 0 573 XXX XXX.
Domestic long-distance callers from other cities in Pakistan must dial 0 573 XXX XXX.
International callers should dial +92 573 XXX XXX (or the international access code of their country, followed by 92 573 XXX XXX).

Overlay and Future Considerations

As of the current numbering plan, there is no overlay code for Attock. The area code 573 is unique to the district. However, the PTA periodically reviews numbering resources to accommodate growth. In case of exhaust, an overlay could be introduced, but no such plan has been announced. Fixed-line subscribers in Attock may also be migrated to Next Generation Networks (NGN), which could affect dialing procedures, but the geographic code is expected to remain in use for the foreseeable future.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How do I call an Attock number from abroad?

To call a fixed-line number in Attock from outside Pakistan, dial your country's international access code (e.g., 00 or +), then Pakistan's country code 92, followed by the area code 573 (without the leading 0) and the seven-digit subscriber number. For example, +92 573 1234567.

What is the local dialing format for Attock numbers within Pakistan?

For calls within Pakistan from outside Attock, dial the trunk prefix 0, then the area code 573, and the seven-digit subscriber number: 0 573 1234567. If you are calling from within Attock, you may be able to dial just the seven-digit number, but using the full national format is safer.

Is area code 573 a mobile or fixed-line prefix?

Area code 573 is a geographic prefix assigned to fixed-line (landline) services in the Attock district. Mobile numbers in Pakistan have their own non-geographic prefixes starting with 3 (e.g., 0300, 0333) and are not tied to a specific city.

Which cities or areas are covered by area code 573?

The 573 area code covers the entire Attock District, including the city of Attock, Attock Khurd, Attock Cantonment, and the tehsils of Hazro, Jand, and Pindi Gheb.

Can I port my Attock landline number to another city?

In Pakistan, fixed-line number portability is limited. Generally, geographic numbers cannot be ported outside their designated area code region. If you move to another city, you would need to obtain a new local number.