Area Codes

Below you will find a list of geographic area codes in the United Kingdom that are used. The most common format of these numbers is called 4+6. It consists of a zero, plus a four-digit area code at the beginning followed by a six-digit subscriber number that is unique. This format is popularly known as the 4+6 format. Some smaller United Kingdom towns and areas use both the six and the five-digit local number format so you may encounter that format also.

All these numbers start with either 01 or 02 and are generally linked to cities and large towns and are used for homes and business. Numbers that do not start with one of these two prefixes are not linked to a specific area.

These kinds of numbers are popularly called landline, local, national or basic rate numbers.

How much does it cost to call a landline?

Firstly, you should know that the deal you have with your provider is very likely to give you free minutes. Should you place a call to a number that isn’t a part of your phone deal, the cost can vary greatly depending on a number of different factors:

The type of number you’re trying to contact.
The time of the day when the call is being placed.
Which phone operator you are with.
The duration of the call and whether you are calling from a mobile phone or a landline.

Calling from a landline

As mentioned above, the call costs can vary, but if you are calling from a landline is usually around 16p per minute. There is also a ‘set-up’ charge that is usually about 23p, but it can also vary a little. The time of the day when the call is being placed is probably the biggest factor when it comes to calling from landlines. You should check with your provider for any free calls they may provide during specific periods of day, this is very common.

Calling from a mobile

If you call one of these landline numbers from a mobile phone, you should check your phone deal which probably provides you with some free calls, but it depends which numbers are included and if the free calls are limited in some way. If you happen to place a call to a number with the 01 or 02 prefix that isn’t included in your free call package you may be charged anywhere between 3p and 65p per minute.

If you are still not sure about the potential costs of calls and don’t want to risk being overcharged, the best way to avoid this is to check with your service provider.

Telephone numbers beginning with 03

This means that a charge for these calls is similar to what you would pay on an 01 or 02 line, but they’re not restricted by geographic area.

Telephone numbers beginning with 05, 07, 08 and 09

These numbers are used for a variety of services, ranging from mobile phones, pagers to business lines and premium rate services.

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Area Codes

0113

0114

0115

0116

0117

0118

01200

01202

01204

01205

01206

01207

01208

01209

0121

01223

01224

01225

01226

01227

01228

01229

01233

01234

01235

01236

01237

01239

01241

01242

01243

01244

01245

01246

01248

01249

01250

01252

01253

01254

01255

01256

01257

01258

01259

01260

01261

01262

01263

01264

01267

01268

01269

01270

01271

01273

01274

01275

01276

01277

01278

01279

01280

01282

01283

01284

01285

01286

01287

01288

01289

01290

01291

01292

01293

01294

01295

01296