Area Code 8252 – Chagai
The phone area code for Chagai is 8252 (international format +928252). Browse local exchange codes (NXX) and carrier assignments below.
📍 Geographic Location of Chagai
Overview of Area Code +92 8252
Area code 8252 is a geographic National Destination Code (NDC) assigned to the Chagai District, located in the western part of Balochistan province, Pakistan. This code is part of the national numbering plan under the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) and follows the ITU-T E.164 international standard. The district is known for its arid terrain, mineral wealth (including copper and gold), and its proximity to the borders with Afghanistan and Iran. The administrative headquarters is the town of Chagai, while other notable towns include Dalbandin and Nok Kundi.
Geographic Coverage and Dialing
The 8252 area code serves the entire Chagai District, including its main towns and surrounding rural areas. For local calls within the same area code, subscribers typically dial the 7-digit local number directly without the area code. For calls from other parts of Pakistan, the trunk prefix 0 is used followed by the area code and the subscriber number: 0 8252 XXX XXXX. For international callers, the format is +92 8252 XXX XXXX (or 011 92 8252 XXX XXXX when dialing from the US/Canada).
Network and Numbering Details
Numbers under this prefix are fixed-line (PSTN) and are allocated to Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL), the incumbent operator, as well as other licensed fixed-line operators. The subscriber number length is seven digits, making the total national significant number (NSN) length ten digits (including the leading 0 when dialed nationally). This is consistent with Pakistan's standard NSN length for geographic numbers. There is no overlay code currently in effect for Chagai, meaning that the 8252 code is unique to this district.
Caller Instructions
- Local callers within Chagai: Dial the 7-digit subscriber number directly.
- Callers from other cities in Pakistan: Dial 0 8252 followed by the 7-digit number.
- International callers: Dial your country's exit code (e.g., 00 or 011), then 92, then 8252, and the 7-digit number. For example, from the UK: 00 92 8252 1234567.
When calling from a mobile phone, the same international format applies. It is important to note that while mobile numbers in Pakistan are also prefixed with +92, they use different NDCs (e.g., 3XX) and are non-geographic. The 8252 code is exclusively for fixed-line services.