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Area Code 816 – Quetta

The phone area code for Quetta is 816 (international format +92816). Browse local exchange codes (NXX) and carrier assignments below.

Current Local Time
20:05:54
UTC • UTC +00:00
Full Dialing Format
+92816
Population 1,565,546
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Admin Region Balochistan
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Elevation 1683m
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GPS Coordinates 30.1841, 67.0014
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📍 Geographic Location of Quetta

Overview of Area Code 816 (Quetta, Pakistan)

Area code 816 is the National Destination Code (NDC) for the city of Quetta, the provincial capital of Balochistan, Pakistan. It is assigned under the country calling code +92 and follows the ITU-T E.164 international numbering plan. This code is used for fixed-line (PSTN) services within Quetta and its immediate administrative surroundings, including areas such as the Quetta Cantonment, Satellite Town, and the suburban localities of the Quetta District.

Geographic Coverage and Jurisdiction

The 816 code is administered by the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) and is allocated to the Quetta telephone exchange region. It covers the urban and semi-urban zones of Quetta District, which is part of the Balochistan province. The code is not used for mobile services; mobile numbers in Pakistan are non-geographic and begin with 3 (e.g., 0300, 0312, 0321).

Dialing Formats

For callers within Pakistan, the national trunk prefix is 0. To call a Quetta landline from another city in Pakistan, you must dial:

  • 0 (trunk prefix) + 816 (area code) + 7-digit subscriber number.

For example, if the local number is 1234567, the national dialing format is 0816 1234567.

For international callers, the format is:

  • +92 (Pakistan country code) + 816 (area code without the leading 0) + 7-digit subscriber number.

Thus, the same number would be dialed as +92 816 1234567 from abroad.

Overlay and Numbering Considerations

Currently, there is no overlay code for Quetta; 816 remains the sole geographic area code for the city. However, as with many growing urban centers, the PTA may introduce additional numbering resources in the future. Subscriber numbers in Quetta are seven digits long, and the total length of a national significant number (NSN) for a fixed line is 10 digits (excluding the trunk prefix).

Caller Instructions

When calling from a mobile phone within Pakistan, you can dial the national format (0816-XXXXXXX) or the international format (+92 816 XXXXXXX) if your mobile plan supports international dialing. For local calls within Quetta, it is still necessary to include the area code (0816) before the subscriber number, as Pakistan does not use local 7-digit dialing without the area code.

For businesses or individuals in Quetta, it is important to display numbers in international format (+92 816 ...) on websites and global directories to avoid confusion for overseas clients.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What is the area code for Quetta, Pakistan?
The area code for Quetta is 816. When dialing from within Pakistan, you use 0816 followed by the 7-digit local number. From abroad, you dial +92 816 followed by the local number.
How do I call a Quetta landline from another city in Pakistan?
Dial the trunk prefix 0, then the area code 816, and then the 7-digit subscriber number. For example, 0816 1234567.
How do I call a Quetta landline from outside Pakistan?
Dial your country's international access code (e.g., 011 in the US), then Pakistan's country code 92, then the area code 816 (without the leading 0), and then the 7-digit local number. For example, +92 816 1234567.
Is 816 a mobile phone prefix?
No, 816 is a geographic area code for fixed-line (landline) services in Quetta. Mobile numbers in Pakistan start with 3 (e.g., 0300, 0312) and are not tied to a specific city.
Do I need to dial the area code for local calls within Quetta?
Yes, even for local calls within Quetta, you must dial the area code 0816 followed by the 7-digit number. Pakistan does not use local dialing without the area code.