London Area Code
is 020
Calling a business in the City or a friend over in Westminster? Every number across Greater London runs on the area code 020. Link up instantly through your browser and pay only cheap per minute rates, with no international surcharges.
Making Sense of the 020 Code
Plenty of people assume London runs on two separate area codes, 0207 and 0208. The truth is simpler, the area code is only 020.
How It Breaks Down
- 020 is the Area Code
- The local number is 8 digits long
- Format: (020) xxxx xxxx
| Prefix | Location | Status |
|---|---|---|
| 020 7 | Inner London | Legacy / High Demand |
| 020 8 | Outer London | Legacy / High Demand |
| 020 3 | London-wide | Active since 2005 |
| 020 4 | London-wide | New (Active 2019) |
Why it is worth knowing
From overseas you dial +44 20 and then the 8 digit number. Dialing +44 207 still connects, but that 7 is really the first digit of the local number rather than part of the area code. Reading the split correctly makes newer numbers, such as the 020 3 range, much easier to spot.
Dialing London from Another Country
Exit Code
UK Code
London Code
Claim a Virtual London Number
Plant a foothold in one of the world's leading financial hubs without renting a single desk. Intercalling lets you buy a virtual 020 number at a low flat price and take calls in your browser from anywhere on the planet.
- Sound like a genuine London business
- Take calls for just pennies a minute
- Live in seconds
Call from any browser
No app and no SIM. Place the call from your computer or phone in seconds.
Low rates to 190+ destinations
Clear per minute pricing, shown before you dial. Pay as you go, no monthly fee.
One balance, every device
Start on your laptop, continue on your phone, all at the same low rate.