028 area code

028 is the area code for the Northern Ireland area in the region.

The majority of numbers utilizing the 028 area code are regular Northern Ireland landlines, however it should be noted that this might be misleading. Many businesses don’t provide a service that is connected or requires a physical address, but if they have a phone number, they have an area code.

Areas using 028 telephone numbers:

  • Charlestown
  • Derrytrasna
  • Milltown
  • Scotch Street
  • The Birches

028 area dialling code information

Region (Northern Ireland)
Number format 028 XXXX XXXX
Local number digits 8
Location Northern Ireland
International number format +44 28 XXXX XXXX
Geo 54.5 , -6.5

Call cost: landline connection fee depends on your service provider.

Area codes near 028 Northern Ireland

02838 Portadown (6 miles)
02887 Dungannon (11 miles)
02837 Armagh (12 miles)
02840 Banbridge (14 miles)
02886 Cookstown (14 miles)
02879 Magherafelt (18 miles)

028 area code – questions and answers

Where is the 028 area code?

028 is the telephone area code for Northern Ireland (Northern Ireland). Landline numbers in this area start with 028.

How do I call a 028 number from abroad?

Dial +44 (the UK country code), then 28 without the leading 0, then the 8-digit local number: +44 28 XXXX XXXX.

Do I need to dial 028 for a local call?

Within the 028 area you can usually dial just the 8-digit local number. From a mobile phone or from another area, dial the full number: 028 XXXX XXXX.