0214 area code — Karachi
In Pakistan, the area code 0214 covers Karachi. Numbers are written internationally as +92 214.
How to call Karachi
- From abroad
- +92 214 XXX XXXX
- Within Pakistan
- 0214 XXX XXXX
- Country calling code
- +92
About the 0214 area code
When you see a number beginning +92 214, it belongs to Karachi: the 92 is Pakistan's country calling code and 214 is the area code.
Area codes like 0214 tie a phone number to a place — useful for knowing where a call or message originates, and for signing up to services that expect a local Pakistan number. To actually receive an SMS on a Pakistan number, a temporary or virtual line does the job without exposing your own SIM.
Frequently asked questions
What area code is Karachi?
Karachi uses the area code 0214, written internationally as +92 214.
How do I call Karachi from another country?
Dial your international access code, then +92 214, then the local number — dropping the national leading 0.
What time is it in Karachi?
Karachi is in the Asia/Karachi time zone; the live clock above shows the current local time.
Is 0214 a mobile or a landline code?
0214 is a geographic (landline) area code for Karachi. Mobile numbers in Pakistan use their own separate prefixes.