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028 area code: Northern Ireland

Quick answer

028 is the UK dialling code for Northern Ireland and the surrounding area. Local numbers start 028, followed by the rest of the number.

AreaNorthern Ireland Format028 + local number From abroad+44 28 + local number
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Who called me from a 028 number?

A 028 number means the call came from a landline or business line registered in the Northern Ireland 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 028 Northern Ireland number, wherever you are

A virtual 028 number gives you a local Northern Ireland presence. Calls ring on your mobile, desk phone or our app, anywhere in the UK.

Virtual 028 number £12.50 /month + VAT Free connection · 12-month minimum term Get your 028 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 028 number

  • Look local to Northern Ireland 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.

028 questions

How do I call a 028 number from abroad?

Dial +44, drop the first 0, then dial the rest of the code and the local number: +44 28 followed by the local number.

How much does it cost to call 028?

028 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 028 number without being in Northern Ireland?

Yes. A virtual 028 number works from anywhere in the UK and forwards calls to your existing phones.

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