What exactly does a London phone number look like? You might need to make an international phone call to London, or you might be new in London and need to give your phone number to someone. It is very easy to recognize London numbers .
First of all, a London phone number starts with the dial code which is 020. In the inner parts of London, the four and the fifth digits of a phone number range from 72 to 79. In outer London, the fourth and the fifth digits of a phone number range from 82 to 89. Some phone numbers use 70 and 71 or 80 and 81 as their fourth and fifth digits. These phone numbers are basically new phone numbers and are not restricted to either the inner or the outer parts of London. They can be used anywhere in London.
Many people do not know how to write a London phone number correctly. Many people do not place a space between the area code and the number itself. This can be confusing in that some people might think that the area code consists of four digits instead of three digits. There are normally eight digits after the area code.
Cell phone numbers on the other hand start with a 07 and are charged at a higher rate than the normal landlines. You are charged higher rates when you make a call to a cell phone or when you use a cell phone to make a call.
There are also non-geographical numbers available in London that are normally used by businesses. These numbers like cell phone numbers are charged at a higher rate. These numbers normally start with one of these codes: 0873, 0872, 0871, 0844, 0843, and 0842. The latest non-geographical numbers start with 03 and are charged at geographical rates.
In London, the free numbers are the numbers that start with 0500, 0800, and 0808. However, the call is only free if it is called from a land-line. It is not free if it is called from a mobile phone. General knowledge on London numbers makes it easier for them to recognized. This makes it easier for you to make calls to them or for you to give them to others who might need them.
