01242 area code: Cheltenham
01242 is the dialling code for Cheltenham, England. To call a 01242 number from abroad, dial +44 1242 and the 6-digit local number, dropping the first 0.
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At a glance
- Area
- Cheltenham
- Nation
- England
- Local number length
- 6 digits after 01242
- Format
- 01242 xxxxxx+44 1242 xxxxxx in international format
- Time zone
- UK time: GMT (UTC+0), BST (UTC+1) in summer
How to call a 01242 number
| Calling from | Dial |
|---|---|
| Inside the UK | 01242 xxxxxx |
| The US or Canada | 011 44 1242 xxxxxx |
| Most of Europe | 00 44 1242 xxxxxx |
| Australia | 0011 44 1242 xxxxxx |
| Any mobile | +44 1242 xxxxxx |
Replace the x's with the local number.
Want a UK number? It won't start 01242
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Questions people ask
Where is the 01242 area code?
01242 is the UK dialling code for Cheltenham, in England. It's a geographic landline code: numbers starting 01242 belong to homes and businesses in that area.
How do I call a 01242 number from the US?
Dial 011 44 1242 and the local number, leaving out the 0 at the start of 01242. For example 01242 xxxxxx becomes 011 44 1242 xxxxxx from the US, or +44 1242 xxxxxx from any mobile.
How much does it cost to call a 01242 number?
With callmins, calls to UK landlines, including 01242 numbers, cost $0.016 a minute from a browser or the callmins app, paid from a prepaid wallet.
Can I get a 01242 number?
Not from callmins. Our UK numbers are +44 7 mobile numbers ($3.00/month, no setup fee), which work anywhere in the UK and receive calls, texts and WhatsApp codes. They don't carry a local 01242 code.
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