Area Code 9663 – D.I. Khan
The phone area code for D.I. Khan is 9663 (international format +929663). Browse local exchange codes (NXX) and carrier assignments below.
📍 Geographic Location of D.I. Khan
Geographic Overview
The area code 9663 is a geographic National Destination Code (NDC) assigned to Dera Ismail Khan (D.I. Khan), a city in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province of Pakistan. This code is used for fixed-line (PSTN) services within the city and its surrounding administrative areas. D.I. Khan serves as a major commercial and administrative hub for the southern districts of the province, and the 9663 code covers both urban and rural subscribers within the local exchange area.
Dialing Formats
When calling a D.I. Khan landline from within Pakistan, you must dial the national trunk prefix 0, followed by the area code 9663, and then the subscriber's 7-digit local number. For example, a local number 1234567 would be dialed as 096631234567 from anywhere in Pakistan.
For international callers, the format is: your country's international exit code (e.g., 00 or +), followed by Pakistan's country code 92, the area code 9663 (without the leading 0), and the 7-digit local number. Thus, the same number would be dialed as +9296631234567 from abroad.
Local vs. International Calling
Within D.I. Khan, local calls may be dialed using only the 7-digit subscriber number if the caller and receiver are in the same exchange area, though this depends on the specific telecom operator's dialing plan. However, for clarity and consistency, it is recommended to always use the full national format (0-9663-XXXXXXX) for calls from outside the local area.
When calling from a mobile phone in Pakistan, the same national dialing format applies. There are no overlay codes or additional digits required; the number length remains consistent at 10 digits (including the trunk prefix 0) for national dialing.
Regulatory and Technical Notes
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) oversees the allocation of geographic codes. The 9663 code is exclusively for fixed-line services, and it is not portable to mobile networks. Callers should be aware that while D.I. Khan is a single city, the code may also serve nearby towns and villages within the same telephone exchange boundary. For any discrepancies in dialing, users should consult their service provider's customer support.