028 area code: Belfast
028 is the UK dialling code for Belfast, Derry, Lisburn, Newry, Bangor, Armagh, Ballymena, Coleraine, Enniskillen and Omagh in County Antrim, County Armagh, County Down, County Fermanagh, County Londonderry, County Tyrone. Local numbers are written 028 90xx xxxx.
028 number formats
| Place | UK format | International |
|---|---|---|
| Belfast | 028 90xx xxxx | +44 28 90xx xxxx |
| Derry | 028 71xx xxxx | +44 28 71xx xxxx |
| Lisburn | 028 92xx xxxx | +44 28 92xx xxxx |
| Newry | 028 30xx xxxx | +44 28 30xx xxxx |
| Bangor | 028 91xx xxxx | +44 28 91xx xxxx |
| Armagh | 028 37xx xxxx | +44 28 37xx xxxx |
| Ballymena | 028 25xx xxxx | +44 28 25xx xxxx |
| Coleraine | 028 70xx xxxx | +44 28 70xx xxxx |
| Enniskillen | 028 66xx xxxx | +44 28 66xx xxxx |
| Omagh | 028 82xx xxxx | +44 28 82xx xxxx |
Calls to 028 numbers cost the same as any other UK landline and count towards inclusive minutes on most plans.
Get a 028 number for your business
A local 028 number helps you win calls from customers in Belfast. It is virtual, so it rings your mobile, desk phones, Teams or our answering team.
- Choose your own number, including memorable patterns
- Route calls by time of day
- Show the number on outbound calls from our app
- Keep it if you move provider
028 area code questions
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Where is the 028 area code?
028 is the dialling code for Belfast, Derry, Lisburn, Newry, Bangor, Armagh, Ballymena, Coleraine, Enniskillen and Omagh, in County Antrim, County Armagh, County Down, County Fermanagh, County Londonderry, County Tyrone, Northern Ireland. Northern Ireland uses a single 028 code, and the next two digits show the local area.
Is 028 a mobile number?
No. 028 is a geographic landline code. Calls to 028 numbers are charged at standard landline rates and are included in most UK mobile and landline bundles. The number may still be answered on a mobile if it is a virtual number.
How do I call a 028 number from abroad?
Dial +44, drop the first 0, then dial the rest of the number. For example +44 28 90xx xxxx.
Who is calling me from a 028 number?
A 028 number belongs to a landline or virtual number registered in the Belfast area. The code cannot tell you who the caller is. If you do not recognise the call, let it go to voicemail, and never share payment or security details with an unexpected caller.
Can my business get a 028 number?
Yes. We supply 028 numbers that ring any phone in the UK, so you can have a Belfast presence wherever your team works. The number should be used for genuine business in or with the area.
Get a 028 number for your business
Tell us how your business takes calls today and we will recommend a setup, with a clear monthly price. Most quotes are ready the same day.
- UK-based support team
- Free setup and number porting on most plans
- Monthly rolling options available
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