Where is this area code from?
Type a phone number or just its first digits. We look it up in the official numbering plan and tell you which area it belongs to, what type of line it is and what calling it usually costs.
Special-rate prefixes
| Type | Examples | Calling back |
|---|---|---|
| Premium rate | 900 | High risk: don’t call back |
| Freephone | 800, 833, 844, 855 | Free |
Common scam patterns
- A single ring or a missed call from an unknown international number, hoping that you call back.
- A text message asking you to call a special-rate number to claim a prize, receive a parcel or speak to your bank.
- A recorded message that keeps you waiting or transfers you to another number while the meter is running.
- A callback number in a voicemail that differs from the official number of the company it mentions.
Which countries it covers
Areas come from the official numbering plan of each edition’s country. Spain lists a province for every landline range; many other countries list their area codes and cities. Mobile numbers have no area in any country, and a few countries do not publish a plan we can read yet: there we only show the type of line.
Indicative information from published numbering plans. It describes the type of number, never the person or company behind it.
Frequently asked questions
Can an area code tell me where the caller is?
No. It tells you the area the number was assigned to. Landlines can be moved to another place and internet telephony numbers can be used anywhere, so it is a hint, not a location.
Why does a mobile number have no area?
Mobile ranges are national: the first digits only say that it is a mobile line, not where it was issued or who the operator is today.
Is the information official?
Yes. It comes from the numbering plan that the country’s regulator or the ITU publishes, and it is updated when the plan changes.
Can I tell a mobile from a landline by its first digits?
In many countries, yes: each type has its own ranges. In a few, such as the United States and Canada, mobiles and landlines share ranges and the number does not say.
Does the type change if the number moves to another operator?
No. Portability keeps the number and its range, so a mobile stays a mobile. The operator can be different from the one that first issued the number.
How much does a premium-rate call cost?
The service sets the price, so it varies. It is always far more than a normal call and is not included in flat rates. The final amount depends on your operator and plan.
Can I block calls to premium-rate numbers?
Yes. Most operators let you bar outgoing calls to premium-rate and international numbers for free. Ask yours to turn it on.
I called a premium number by mistake. What can I do?
Hang up as soon as possible. Check your next bill and, if you were charged for a service you did not ask for, complain to your operator and then to the telecoms consumer office.
What is the E.164 format?
It is the international standard for writing a number: a plus sign, the country calling code and the national number, with no spaces or leading zero. Apps and phone systems use it to store numbers.
Does a valid number mean it is in use?
No. Valid means it belongs to a range that is allocated in the numbering plan. Whether that exact number is connected today is something only the operator knows.
Can a number change from mobile to landline?
The type belongs to the range, not to the line, and it stays the same when the number moves to another operator. Internet telephony numbers can look like landlines.