Area Code 575 – Attock

Overview of Area Code 575 (Attock, Pakistan)

Area code 575 is the National Destination Code (NDC) for the Attock District, located in the Punjab province of Pakistan. It is a geographic code assigned to the Attock telephone exchange, which serves the city of Attock and its surrounding areas, including major towns such as Hassan Abdal, Fateh Jang, and Pindi Gheb. The code is part of Pakistan's national numbering plan, which adheres to ITU-T E.164 recommendations.

Geographic Coverage and Administration

Attock is a strategically important district situated at the junction of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Punjab provinces, near the Indus River. The 575 code covers the entire Attock District, with the main exchange located in Attock City (also known as Campbellpur). Local administrative subdivisions, including Attock Khurd, Jand, and Hazro, are also served by this code. The district is known for its historical significance and its role as a gateway between the northern and central regions of Pakistan.

Dialing Formats

Understanding the correct dialing format is essential for both domestic and international callers.

• Local Calls (within Attock): For calls within the same exchange area, subscribers can dial the local subscriber number directly, typically 6 to 7 digits. However, for calls to other areas within Pakistan, the full national format is required.
• Domestic Long-Distance Calls (within Pakistan): Dial 0 followed by the area code 575 and then the subscriber number. For example, to call a landline in Attock from Karachi, you would dial: 0 575 [subscriber number].
• International Calls (from outside Pakistan): Dial the international access prefix (e.g., 00 or +), followed by Pakistan's country code 92, then the area code without the leading zero, and finally the subscriber number. For instance, from the United States, you would dial: 011 92 575 [subscriber number].

Example: If the local subscriber number is 123456, the international format would be +92 575 123456.

Overlay and Numbering Considerations

Currently, there is no overlay code for the Attock area; 575 remains the sole area code for the district. However, as with many regions in Pakistan, the telecom regulator (PTA) has implemented number portability, allowing subscribers to retain their numbers when switching operators. It is important to note that while mobile numbers in Pakistan typically start with 3 (e.g., 0300, 0333), landline numbers under 575 are fixed-line connections. When dialing from a mobile phone, the same national dialing rules apply.

Caller Instructions

For local callers within Attock, simply dial the subscriber number. For callers from other parts of Pakistan, always include the trunk prefix 0 before the area code. International callers must replace the trunk prefix with the country code +92 and omit the initial zero. This ensures proper routing through the PSTN and VoIP networks.