Area Code 8259 – Chagai

Overview of Area Code 8259

Area code 8259 is a geographic National Destination Code (NDC) within the Pakistan numbering plan, assigned to the Chagai District in the province of Balochistan. This code is used for fixed-line (PSTN) services in the region, which includes the district headquarters of Chagai and its surrounding areas. Chagai is located in the northwestern part of Balochistan, bordering Afghanistan and Iran, and is known for its arid terrain and mineral resources.

Geographic Coverage and Administrative Jurisdiction

The 8259 code covers the administrative district of Chagai, which is subdivided into several tehsils, including Chagai (also known as Chaman? Actually, Chaman is a separate district; the main towns under 8259 include Dalbandin, the district headquarters, and Nok Kundi). The code serves both urban and rural subscribers within the district, with local exchanges in Dalbandin, Nok Kundi, and other smaller settlements.

Dialing Formats

For callers within Pakistan, the national dialing format is: 0 8259 XXX XXX (where the leading 0 is the trunk prefix, 8259 is the area code, and the subscriber number is typically 7 digits, though the total length may vary). For international callers, the format is: +92 8259 XXX XXX (omit the leading 0).

Examples:

• Local call within Chagai (if using landline): dial 8259 XXX XXX (if 7-digit local numbers are used).
• Call from Karachi to Chagai: dial 0 8259 XXX XXX.
• Call from the United States to Chagai: dial 011 92 8259 XXX XXX (or +92 8259 XXX XXX on mobile).

Overlay and Numbering Considerations

As of the latest ITU-T E.164 national numbering plan updates, there is no overlay code for Chagai; the 8259 code is exclusive to this geographic region. However, with the expansion of digital and mobile services, some subscribers may have migrated to mobile networks, but fixed-line numbers retain the geographic code.

Caller Instructions

For local callers within Pakistan: Always include the trunk prefix 0 when dialing from a different city or mobile phone. If you are calling from a landline within the same area code, you may omit the area code, but it is safer to include it.

For international callers: Replace the trunk prefix 0 with the country code +92. Ensure you have the correct international exit code for your country (e.g., 011 from North America, 00 from most European countries).

Chagai is a sparsely populated region, and the fixed-line infrastructure is limited compared to major cities. For the most accurate and up-to-date dialing instructions, consult your telecom service provider.