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020 area code: London

Quick answer

020 is the UK dialling code for London and the surrounding area. Local numbers start 020, followed by the rest of the number.

AreaLondon Format020 + local number From abroad+44 20 + local number
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Who called me from a 020 number?

A 020 number means the call came from a landline or business line registered in the London area, or from a virtual number using that code. The code alone can't tell you who the caller is.

1Dial 1471 from your landlineHear the last number that called you, if it wasn't withheld.
2Don't call back numbers you don't recogniseIf it matters, a genuine caller will usually leave a voicemail or write.
3Stop sales callsRegister free with the Telephone Preference Service, and report nuisance calls to Ofcom.
For businesses

Get a 020 London number, wherever you are

A virtual 020 number gives you a local London presence. Calls ring on your mobile, desk phone or our app, anywhere in the UK.

Virtual 020 number £12.50 /month + VAT Free connection · 12-month minimum term Get your 020 number Start a 30-day free trial
Included UK landline minutes500 a monthIncluded UK mobile minutes250 a monthExtra landline minutes2.5p/minExtra mobile minutes5p/minCost to your callersStandard UK landline rateActivationSame day
All prices exclude VAT, which is added to your bill.
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Why businesses use a local 020 number

  • Look local to London customers, even if your team works elsewhere.
  • Answer on any device: mobile, desk phone or laptop app.
  • Keep business and personal calls apart on one handset.
  • Add call routing, voicemail and recording as you grow.

020 questions

How do I call a 020 number from abroad?

Dial +44, drop the first 0, then dial the rest of the code and the local number: +44 20 followed by the local number.

How much does it cost to call 020?

020 is a standard UK geographic number. Calls cost the same as any UK landline and are usually included in mobile and landline call bundles.

Can I get a 020 number without being in London?

Yes. A virtual 020 number works from anywhere in the UK and forwards calls to your existing phones.

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