- Cost to call
- Standard landline rate; in inclusive minutes
- Tied to
- A town or city area code
- Examples
- 020, 0121, 0161, 0113
- Browse
- Per-area-code pages below
What are 01 & 02 geographic landline numbers?
01 and 02 numbers are geographic landline numbers, tied to a specific town or city by their area code - for example 020 (London), 0161 (Manchester) or 01282 (Burnley). They are the most common UK numbers.
Who uses 01 / 02 numbers?
Geographic numbers are used by homes and businesses that want a local presence. With hosted telephony you can keep a geographic number even if you move premises, because it's no longer tied to a physical line.
How much do 01 / 02 numbers cost to call?
Calls to 01/02 numbers are charged at your provider's standard UK landline rate and are included in inclusive minutes on most plans. 03 numbers are guaranteed to cost the same.
Scam & cost warnings
Scammers often spoof local 01/02 numbers so a call looks like it's from your own area and you're more likely to answer. A familiar-looking area code is never proof of who is really calling.
How to check a 01 / 02 number
Not sure about a number you’ve been given or called by? Paste it into the
UK phone number checker — it identifies the
type, the area (for geographic numbers) and the provider Ofcom allocated the range
to, using official data refreshed every Wednesday. For example, try 0161 496 0000 in the checker above.