The 051 area code serves the Islamabad Capital Territory and the neighboring city of Rawalpindi.
How to Call Islamabad from Overseas
- Dial your country's exit code (e.g., 011 for USA, 00 for UK)
- Dial 92 (Pakistan country code)
- Dial the area code (51 - without the leading 0)
- Dial the local landline number (typically 7 or 8 digits)
Example: Calling Islamabad from the United Kingdom
00 92 51 XXX XXXX
Where:
00 = UK exit code
92 = Pakistan country code
51 = Islamabad area code (051 without the 0)
XXX XXXX = Local subscriber number
Quick Facts
Islamabad/Rawalpindi Coverage
The 051 code is unique as it covers both the capital and the twin city of Rawalpindi:
Islamabad Sectors
F-Sectors, G-Sectors, E-Sectors, I-Sectors, Blue Area
Rawalpindi
Saddar, Bahria Town (Phase 1-6), Satellite Town, Adyala
Suburban Areas
Bani Gala, Bhara Kahu, DHA Islamabad, Gulberg
Institutions
Secretariat, Foreign Office, Parliament House, Quaid-i-Azam University
Major Pakistan Area Codes
Common Exit Codes for Pakistan
Use these codes when calling Islamabad from abroad:
UAE / Saudi Arabia
00
USA / Canada
011
Australia
0011
Singapore / China
001 / 00