UK area codes

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A complete guide to phone numbers in the UK, including telephone area codes and special phone number prefixes.

Enter an area code or prefix to see the location or service it is for, or search for a place to find its area code.

Also included is information about the other telephone number prefixes used for mobile phones, premium rate services and business lines.

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A full list of UK telephone area codes, sometimes also known as 'dialling codes' or 'STD codes', as well as prefixes for mobile phones and special services.

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Get a quick overview of the different types of phone number in use in the UK today, or find out a bit more in more detailed articles about phone numbering.

International dialling codes »

Step-by-step instructions for making telephone calls to other countries, plus advice on how to call the UK from overseas.