Area Code 747 – Larkana

Overview of Area Code 747 (Larkana, Pakistan)

Area code 747 is a geographic National Destination Code (NDC) assigned to the Larkana region in the Sindh province of Pakistan. It 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 Larkana and its surrounding administrative areas, including the districts of Larkana, Qambar Shahdadkot, and parts of the neighboring region. As a geographic code, it routes calls to fixed-line (PSTN) subscribers within this defined area.

Geographic Coverage and Administrative Jurisdiction

Larkana is a major city in northern Sindh, historically significant as the gateway to the Indus Valley civilization and the Mohenjo-daro archaeological site. The 747 code covers the urban center of Larkana, along with smaller towns and rural communities within the district. The region is served by Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL) and other licensed fixed-line operators, which allocate local numbers with a standard length of seven digits after the area code. The complete international format for a Larkana fixed-line number is +92 747 XXX XXXX, where +92 is Pakistan's country calling code, 747 is the NDC, and the remaining seven digits represent the local subscriber number.

Dialing Formats and Instructions

• Local calls (within Larkana): When dialing from another fixed-line number in the same area code, callers typically use the seven-digit subscriber number directly (e.g., XXX XXXX). However, due to overlapping exchange areas, some local networks may require the full area code even for local calls; always check with your service provider.
• Domestic long-distance calls (from other cities in Pakistan): Dial 0 747 XXX XXXX. The leading 0 is the trunk prefix used for national calls within Pakistan.
• International calls (from abroad): Dial your country's international access code (e.g., 00 or +), then 92 747 XXX XXXX. Do not include the trunk prefix 0.

Overlay and Numbering Considerations

As of the latest PTA updates, there is no overlay code for the Larkana area; 747 remains the sole geographic code for this region. However, with the growth of fixed-line services, the PTA has implemented number conservation measures, and some exchanges may have different local number lengths. For accurate dialing, always confirm the exact number with the called party or use the international format when in doubt.

For callers from abroad, it is essential to replace the trunk prefix 0 with the country code +92. For example, a Larkana number written as 0747 1234567 locally would be dialed internationally as +92 747 1234567. This ensures proper routing through the international gateway.