How much does it cost to call an 024 number?

Calls to 024 numbers are geographic landline calls, charged at your provider’s standard UK landline rate and normally included in any inclusive minutes — the same as calling an 03 number.

I had a missed call from an 024 number — is it a scam?

Not necessarily, but be careful. Scammers often spoof local codes such as 024 so a call looks like it’s from Coventry and you’re more likely to answer. A familiar area code is never proof of who is calling — if in doubt, hang up and call the organisation back on a number you find independently.

How do I dial a Coventry number from abroad?

Drop the leading 0 and add the UK country code +44. A Coventry number written as 024 XXXX XXXX becomes +44 24 XXXX XXXX when dialled internationally.

Can this tool tell me who owns the number?

No. It shows the geographic area of the dialling code and the communications provider Ofcom allocated the number range to — not the individual or business that holds a specific number, which can also have been ported to another network.

024 Area Code – Coventry | Dialling Code, Format & Call Charges

Q: Where is the 024 area code?

024 is the UK geographic dialling code for Coventry, covering Coventry, Bedworth, Nuneaton and parts of Warwickshire. It sits in West Midlands in West Midlands, England. Coventry, a former UK City of Culture, shares its 024 code across the city and nearby Warwickshire towns.

Dialling code: 024
Area / city: Coventry
Covers: Coventry, Bedworth, Nuneaton and parts of Warwickshire
County: West Midlands
Region / nation: West Midlands, England
Number type: Geographic landline (01/02)
Local format: 024 XXXX XXXX
From abroad: +44 24 XXXX XXXX

Where is the 024 area code?

The 024 dialling code is the UK geographic area code for Coventry, covering Coventry, Bedworth, Nuneaton and parts of Warwickshire. Coventry lies in West Midlands, in the West Midlands region of England. Coventry, a former UK City of Culture, shares its 024 code across the city and nearby Warwickshire towns.

Because 024 is a geographic (01/02) code, a number using it is tied to the Coventry area — though with modern hosted telephony (VoIP) a business can keep an 024 number even after moving premises, so the code reflects the original area rather than a guaranteed physical location today.

Coventry phone number format & example

An Coventry number is made up of a 3-digit area code followed by an 8-digit local number. Written in full it looks like 024 XXXX XXXX (the Xs stand for the local digits). Ofcom has not reserved a dedicated fictitious range for 024. For on-screen examples it recommends the unused 01632 960000–01632 960999 range. Real Coventry numbers follow the pattern 024 XXXX XXXX.

How to dial a Coventry (024) number

Within the Coventry area: on most lines you can dial just the local part of the number, although dialling the full national number including 024 always works.
From elsewhere in the UK: dial the full number including the area code — 024 XXXX XXXX.
From abroad: replace the leading 0 with +44 — +44 24 XXXX XXXX.

Call charges for 024 numbers

Calls to 024 geographic numbers are charged at your phone provider’s standard UK landline rate and are normally included in any inclusive call minutes on your landline or mobile plan. UK-wide 03 numbers are guaranteed by Ofcom to cost the same as 01/02 calls, while 084, 087 and 09 numbers cost considerably more — so it’s always worth checking the prefix before you dial.

Spotting spoofed 024 scam calls

Fraudsters frequently spoof local dialling codes, faking the caller ID so a scam call appears to come from a nearby Coventry (024) number you might trust. This is called neighbour spoofing. Remember:

A familiar 024 area code is not proof the caller is local or genuine — caller ID can be faked.
Banks, HMRC and the police will never ask you to move money or share passwords or one-time codes over the phone.
If a call feels off, hang up, wait a moment, and call the organisation back on a number from their official website or your statement.
Report nuisance calls to the ICO and forward scam texts to 7726 (free).

Nearby & related area codes

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0121 Birmingham West Midlands

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024 area code – Coventry