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United Kingdom Phone Number Format
Country code +44 — Complete guide to United Kingdom phone number formats, mobile and landline structures, and area codes.
How United Kingdom Phone Numbers Are Written
Phone numbers in the United Kingdom have 10 digits for mobiles and 9 or 10 for landlines after the country code +44.
Inside the United Kingdom a number is written with a leading 0, which makes 11 digits:
074XX XXXXXX.
Drop that 0 when you call from abroad or save the number in international format:
+44 74XX XXXXXX.
| Country code | +44 |
|---|---|
| Digits after +44 | 10 digits for mobiles and 9 or 10 for landlines |
| Trunk prefix (domestic calls) | 0, dropped after +44 |
| Mobile numbers start with | 071–075 or 077–079 |
| Exit code (to call abroad from the United Kingdom) | 00 |
| Dial from the US | 011 44 74XX XXXXXX |
Mobile vs. Landline Numbers
10 digits after +44, starting with 071–075 or 077–079.
074XX XXXXXX at home+44 74XX XXXXXX international9 or 10 digits after +44. Landlines begin with an area code, for example Birmingham:
0121 XXX XXXX at home+44 121 XXX XXXX internationalUnited Kingdom Number Types
| Type | Starts with | Written at home | International | From the US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mobile | 071–075 or 077–079 | 074XX XXXXXX |
+44 74XX XXXXXX |
011 44 74XX XXXXXX |
| Landline | 011–019, 020, 023–024 or 028–029 | 0121 XXX XXXX |
+44 121 XXX XXXX |
011 44 121 XXX XXXX |
| Toll-free | 080 | 0800 XXX XXXX |
+44 800 XXX XXXX |
011 44 800 XXX XXXX |
| Premium rate | 084, 087, 090–091 or 098 | 0901 XXX XXXX |
+44 901 XXX XXXX |
011 44 901 XXX XXXX |
| VoIP | — | 056 XXXX XXXX |
+44 56 XXXX XXXX |
011 44 56 XXXX XXXX |
| Company number (UAN) | — | 055 XXXX XXXX |
+44 55 XXXX XXXX |
011 44 55 XXXX XXXX |
X stands for any digit. Source: libphonenumber metadata (phonenumbers 9.0.40), Google's open numbering data.
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United Kingdom Area Codes
Major area codes in United Kingdom:
| Area Code | City / Region |
|---|---|
1224 |
Aberdeen |
1235 |
Abingdon |
1339 |
Aboyne |
1252 |
Aldershot |
1507 |
Alford (Lincs) |
1259 |
Alloa |
1420 |
Alton |
1269 |
Ammanford |
1264 |
Andover |
1461 |
Annan |
1241 |
Arbroath |
1294 |
Ardrossan |
1301 |
Arrochar |
1276 |
Ascot |
1335 |
Ashbourne |
1364 |
Ashburton |
1233 |
Ashford |
1297 |
Axminster |
1296 |
Aylesbury |
1292 |
Ayr |
1295 |
Banbury |
1330 |
Banchory |
1261 |
Banff |
1248 |
Bangor (N. Wales) |
1341 |
Barmouth |
1226 |
Barnsley |
1271 |
Barnstable |
1229 |
Barrow-in-Furness |
1446 |
Barry |
1246 |
Basingstoke |
1225 |
Bath |
1506 |
Bathgate |
1234 |
Bedford |
1434 |
Bellingham |
1289 |
Berwick-on-Tweed |
1299 |
Bewdley |
1237 |
Bideford |
121 |
Birmingham |
1388 |
Bishop Auckland |
1279 |
Bishops Stortford |
1254 |
Blackburn |
1253 |
Blackpool |
1250 |
Blairgowrie |
1258 |
Blandford |
1208 |
Bodmin |
1204 |
Bolton |
1423 |
Boroughbridge |
1205 |
Boston |
1202 |
Bournemouth |
1451 |
Bourton-on-the-Water |
Dialing Tips
- Remove the leading 0: When dialing internationally, drop the trunk prefix (0) that is used for domestic calls in United Kingdom.
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Use the + notation: From a US mobile phone, use
+44instead of011 44. - Verify the number length: Numbers in the United Kingdom have 10 digits for mobiles and 9 or 10 for landlines after +44. If your call does not connect, check that no digit is missing or doubled.
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Save contacts in international format: Always store phone numbers with the full
+44prefix so they work from any country.
United Kingdom Phone Number FAQ
How many digits does a phone number in the United Kingdom have?
Phone numbers in the United Kingdom have 10 digits for mobiles and 9 or 10 for landlines after the country code +44. Written for domestic calls with the leading 0, a mobile number has 11 digits.
What do mobile numbers in the United Kingdom start with?
Mobile numbers in the United Kingdom start with 071–075 or 077–079 when written for domestic calls. In international format the leading 0 is dropped: +44 74XX XXXXXX.
How do I write a phone number from the United Kingdom in international format?
Start with +44, then the national number without the leading 0. For example, a mobile number written 074XX XXXXXX at home becomes +44 74XX XXXXXX. From a US landline, dial 011 44 74XX XXXXXX.
What is the toll-free prefix in the United Kingdom?
Toll-free numbers in the United Kingdom start with 080, for example 0800 XXX XXXX. Many toll-free numbers can't be reached from abroad.
How do I call the US from the United Kingdom?
Dial the exit code 00, then 1 and the 10-digit US number: 00 1 XXX XXX XXXX. From a mobile phone you can use + instead of 00: +1 XXX XXX XXXX.