028 area code: Belfast
028 is the dialling code for Belfast, Derry/Londonderry, Lisburn and Newry, Northern Ireland. To call a 028 number from abroad, dial +44 28 and the 8-digit local number, dropping the first 0.
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At a glance
- Area
- Belfast, Derry/Londonderry, Lisburn, Newry
- Nation
- Northern Ireland
- Local number length
- 8 digits after 028
- Format
- 028 xxxx xxxx+44 28 xxxx xxxx in international format
- Time zone
- UK time: GMT (UTC+0), BST (UTC+1) in summer
How to call a 028 number
| Calling from | Dial |
|---|---|
| Inside the UK | 028 xxxx xxxx |
| The US or Canada | 011 44 28 xxxx xxxx |
| Most of Europe | 00 44 28 xxxx xxxx |
| Australia | 0011 44 28 xxxx xxxx |
| Any mobile | +44 28 xxxx xxxx |
Replace the x's with the local number.
Want a UK number? It won't start 028
callmins UK numbers are +44 7 mobile numbers ($3.00/month, no setup fee). They work for UK contacts anywhere in the country and receive WhatsApp codes, but they aren't local Belfast landline numbers.
Questions people ask
Where is the 028 area code?
028 is the UK dialling code for Belfast, Derry/Londonderry, Lisburn and Newry, in Northern Ireland. It's a geographic landline code: numbers starting 028 belong to homes and businesses in that area.
How do I call a 028 number from the US?
Dial 011 44 28 and the local number, leaving out the 0 at the start of 028. For example 028 xxxx xxxx becomes 011 44 28 xxxx xxxx from the US, or +44 28 xxxx xxxx from any mobile.
How much does it cost to call a 028 number?
With callmins, calls to UK landlines, including 028 numbers, cost $0.016 a minute from a browser or the callmins app, paid from a prepaid wallet.
Can I get a 028 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 028 code.
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