United Kingdom

020 area code

Q: Are 0207 and 0208 different London area codes?

No. London’s area code is 020. The following digit, such as 3, 7 or 8, is part of the eight-digit local number.

Q: Is +44 20 the same as 020?

Yes. +44 20 is the international form of London’s 020 area code. Leave out the first 0 when using +44.

Q: Can I call numbers with area code 020 from my browser?

Yes. Enter the full number in Talkala, check the rate, then sign in to call. The person answering uses their usual phone and does not need Talkala. Even if the format is correct, the number may no longer be in use or reachable.

020 is an area code for London, United Kingdom. From abroad, use +44 20 and leave out the first 0.

Within the UK, keep the first 0: 020.

If the number already starts with +44, use it as written.

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Where is the 020 area code?

The 020 area code serves London.

020: London. Orange points are location references, not telephone coverage or caller locations. — The orange point is a locality reference. The map does not show telephone boundaries or the location of a caller.
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The flat orange halo is a visual marker; its size does not represent a distance or service area. Pale grey shapes are built-up areas. Nearby places are not assigned to 020 by this map. Small geographic details may be omitted; tiny islands can be smaller than their markers.
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Got a call from 020?

020 is a geographic area code, but it does not identify who is calling or prove where they are. People can keep numbers after moving or use internet calling.

Caller ID can be faked. If a caller claims to be a company you know, check independently using a number from its official website.

How to dial 020 from abroad

From abroad

+44 20 XXXX XXXX

Within the UK

020 XXXX XXXX

Replace each X with a digit from the number you want to call.

Calling from abroad? Leave out the first 0 and dial +44 20 followed by the local number. Within the UK, keep the 0: 020 XXXX XXXX.

In Talkala, enter the full number starting with +. If your phone service does not accept +, use its international access prefix instead. This varies by country and carrier.

Common questions

Questions about 020

Are 0207 and 0208 different London area codes?

No. London’s area code is 020. The following digit, such as 3, 7 or 8, is part of the eight-digit local number.

Is +44 20 the same as 020?

Yes. +44 20 is the international form of London’s 020 area code. Leave out the first 0 when using +44.

Is 020 a country code?

020 is an area code used in the UK. The country calling code is +44.

Use +44 20 XXXX XXXX for the international format. X marks the digits of the local number.

Can I call numbers with area code 020 from my browser?

Yes. Enter the full number in Talkala, check the rate, then sign in to call.

The person answering uses their usual phone and does not need Talkala. Even if the format is correct, the number may no longer be in use or reachable.

Sources and limits

Numbering details checked Oct 18, 2026. Coverage is a general guide and may not list every place served.

Code and place names: © Ofcom, Telephone area codes: Find UK dialling codes for numbers starting 01 and 02 and The National Telephone Numbering Plan. Reuse terms.

Prices come from Talkala's published rates, updated May 12, 2026, using the default United States caller ID. The exact rate depends on your selected caller ID and full number.