Area Code 6086 – Lodhran
The phone area code for Lodhran is 6086 (international format +926086). Browse local exchange codes (NXX) and carrier assignments below.
📍 Geographic Location of Lodhran
Geographic Overview
The area code 6086 is a geographic National Destination Code (NDC) assigned to the Lodhran region in the Punjab province of Pakistan. It is used for fixed-line (PSTN) telephone services within the Lodhran District, which includes the city of Lodhran and its surrounding administrative subdivisions. The code is part of Pakistan's national numbering plan, which adheres to ITU-T E.164 recommendations, and is administered by the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA).
Dialing Formats
When calling a fixed-line number in Lodhran from within Pakistan, subscribers must dial the national trunk prefix 0, followed by the area code 6086 and the subscriber's 7-digit local number. For example, a local number might be dialed as 06086-XXXXXXX from within the country. However, from outside Pakistan, callers must use the international access prefix (typically + or 00), followed by Pakistan's country code 92, then the area code without the leading zero, and the subscriber number. Thus, the same number would be dialed as +92 6086 XXXXXXX internationally.
Coverage and Administration
The Lodhran district is located in the southern part of Punjab, bordered by Multan, Bahawalpur, and Vehari districts. The area code serves both urban and rural exchanges within the district, including towns such as Lodhran city, Dunyapur, and Kahror Pakka. As a geographic code, it is tied to the physical location of the telephone line, and numbers are allocated to local exchange carriers operating under PTA's licensing framework.
Caller Instructions
For local callers within Lodhran, it is common to dial only the 7-digit subscriber number when calling within the same exchange area, though the full national format (including the area code) is always valid. For callers from other cities in Pakistan, the complete national format 06086-XXXXXXX must be used. International callers should note that the leading zero is omitted when dialing from abroad, and they must ensure they have the correct country code and area code to reach their intended party.
As with all geographic codes in Pakistan, the numbering plan is subject to regulatory oversight, and any changes to local dialing procedures would be announced by PTA. For the most accurate and up-to-date dialing instructions, users are advised to consult their service provider or the official PTA guidelines.