Area Code 622 – Bahawalpur

Overview of Area Code 622 (Bahawalpur, Pakistan)

Area code 622 is the National Destination Code (NDC) assigned to the Bahawalpur region in the Punjab province of Pakistan. It is a geographic code, meaning it corresponds to a specific administrative and telecommunications catchment area. The code serves the city of Bahawalpur and its surrounding districts, including Bahawalnagar and Rahim Yar Khan, which form the larger Bahawalpur Division. This area is a major agricultural and cultural hub in southern Punjab, with Bahawalpur city being the divisional headquarters.

Dialing Formats

To call a fixed-line number in Bahawalpur, the dialing format depends on the caller's location:

• Within Pakistan (domestic call): Dial 0-622-XXXXXXX. The leading 0 is the trunk prefix used to access the national PSTN network. The local number is typically 7 digits long, making the complete domestic format 0 622 XXXXXXX.
• From outside Pakistan (international call): Dial your country's international access code (e.g., 00 or +), followed by Pakistan's country code 92, then the area code without the leading 0, and finally the local number. The format is +92 622 XXXXXXX.

For example, a local Bahawalpur number might be 0622 1234567. From abroad, you would dial +92 622 1234567.

Geographic Coverage and Administration

The 622 code is administered by the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) and is allocated to fixed-line services provided by the state-owned operator (PTCL) as well as licensed private operators. The region is part of the Punjab province, and the code's boundaries align with the Bahawalpur Division. Key cities and towns served include Bahawalpur city, Ahmedpur East, Yazman, and the historical city of Uch Sharif. The area is known for landmarks such as the Noor Mahal and the Cholistan Desert, which borders the region.

Numbering and Overlays

As of the latest PTA numbering plan, there are no overlay codes for Bahawalpur; the 622 code remains the sole geographic code for the area. Local numbers are 7 digits long, and the total length of a domestic number including the trunk prefix is 11 digits (0-622-XXXXXXX). When dialing from a mobile phone within Pakistan, it is essential to include the 0 before the area code, even if the mobile network might attempt to interpret it differently.

Caller Instructions

For local callers: If you are within the Bahawalpur area, you may be able to dial the 7-digit local number directly without the area code, depending on your operator's local calling rules. However, for reliability, always use the full domestic format 0-622-XXXXXXX.

For international callers: Ensure you replace the leading 0 with the country code +92. Do not include any spaces or dashes when storing the number in your contacts; use the format +92622XXXXXXX for automatic international dialing.