028 area code
Northern Ireland phone numbers
The 028 area code is for the whole of Northern Ireland including Belfast.
Within Northern Ireland, local landline telephone numbers are eight digits long. The first two of these digits give more precise details about which area a number is likely to be from.
The areas covered by each block of 028 numbers are as follows:
| Number range | Primary area | Other locations served |
|---|---|---|
| (028) 20xx xxxx | Ballycastle | Armoy, Bushmills, Dervock, Rathlin |
| (028) 21xx xxxx | Martinstown | Cushendall, Cushendun |
| (028) 25xx xxxx | Ballymena | Ahoghill, Aughafatten, Broughshane, Cullybackey, Glarryford, Glenwherry, Kells, Portglenone |
| (028) 27xx xxxx | Ballymoney | Cloughmills, Dunloy, Loughgiel |
| (028) 28xx xxxx | Larne | Ballygally, Carnlough, Glenarm |
| (028) 29xx xxxx | Kilrea | Garvagh, Rasharkin |
| (028) 30xx xxxx | Newry | Bessbrook, Crossmaglen, Forkhill, Jerrettspass, Killeavy, Mayobridge, Newtownhamilton |
| (028) 37xx xxxx | Armagh | Benburb, Caledon, Glenanne, Keady, Markethill |
| (028) 38xx xxxx | Portadown | Annaghmore, Craigavon, Derryadd, Gilford, Loughgall, Lurgan, Poyntzpass, Richhill, Tandragee, Waringstown |
| (028) 40xx xxxx | Banbridge | Ballinaskeagh, Ballyward, Katesbridge, Rathfriland |
| (028) 41xx xxxx | Rostrevor | Kilkeel, Warrenpoint |
| (028) 42xx xxxx | Kircubbin | Ballywalter, Greyabbey, Portaferry, Portavogie |
| (028) 43xx xxxx | Newcastle | Annalong, Castlewellan, Dundrum |
| (028) 44xx xxxx | Downpatrick | Ardglass, Ballykinler, Crossgar, Killyleagh, Seaforde, Strangford |
| (028) 66xx xxxx | Enniskillen | Ballinamallard, Belcoo, Florencecourt, Lisbellaw, Springfield |
| (028) 67xx xxxx | Lisnaskea | Derrylin, Newtownbutler, Roslea |
| (028) 68xx xxxx | Kesh | Belleek, Derrygonnelly, Irvinestown |
| (028) 70xx xxxx | Coleraine | Aghadowey, Castlerock, Portrush, Portstewart |
| (028) 71xx xxxx | Londonderry | Bready, Campsie, Claudy, Cross, Dunamanagh, Eglinton, Strabane |
| (028) 72xx xxxx | Londonderry | Bready, Campsie, Claudy, Cross, Dunamanagh, Eglinton, Strabane |
| (028) 77xx xxxx | Limavady | Bellarena, Dungiven, Feeny |
| (028) 79xx xxxx | Magherafelt | Ballyronan, Bellaghy, Castledawson, Draperstown, Maghera, Swatragh, Toomebridge |
| (028) 80xx xxxx | Carrickmore | Beragh, Mountfield |
| (028) 81xx xxxx | Newtownstewart | Castlederg, Gortin, Sion Mills |
| (028) 82xx xxxx | Omagh | Dromore, Drumquin, Fintona |
| (028) 85xx xxxx | Ballygawley | Aughnacloy, Clogher |
| (028) 86xx xxxx | Cookstown | Coagh, Moneymore, Tulnacross |
| (028) 87xx xxxx | Dungannon | Coalisland, Donaghmore, Moy, Pomeroy, Stewartstown |
| (028) 89xx xxxx | Fivemiletown | Brookeborough, Tempo, Trillick |
| (028) 90xx xxxx | Belfast | Carryduff, Castlereagh, Drumbo, Dundonald, Dundrod, Glengormley, Holywood, Newtownabbey, Whiteabbey |
| (028) 91xx xxxx | Bangor | Comber, Donaghadee, Helens Bay, Millisle, Newtownards |
| (028) 92xx xxxx | Lisburn | Aghalee, Baillies Mills, Dromore, Hillsborough, Maze, Moira, Stoneyford |
| (028) 93xx xxxx | Ballyclare | Carrickfergus, Islandmagee, Whitehead |
| (028) 94xx xxxx | Antrim | Crumlin, Randalstown, Templepatrick |
| (028) 95xx xxxx | Belfast | Carryduff, Castlereagh, Drumbo, Dundonald, Dundrod, Glengormley, Holywood, Newtownabbey, Whiteabbey |
| (028) 96xx xxxx | Belfast | Carryduff, Castlereagh, Drumbo, Dundonald, Dundrod, Glengormley, Holywood, Newtownabbey, Whiteabbey |
| (028) 97xx xxxx | Saintfield | Ballygowan, Ballynahinch, Dromara, Killinchy |
For example, (028) 4461 0801 would be in Downpatrick, while (028) 9018 0018 is a Belfast number.
Most 028 numbers are for normal Northern Ireland landlines but be aware that, as is the case for all UK area codes, such numbers may also be used for services without any physical link to the area. (More info)
028 number call costs
028 numbers are normal, landline numbers charged at standard rates.
» Typical landline call charges
Formatting an 028 number
028 numbers should be displayed in the format 028 xxxx xxxx or (028) xxxx xxxx, with the first space always placed between '028' and the eight-digit local number.
For international callers, use: +44 28 xxxx xxxx.
Badly-written or misquoted numbers such as '02890 xxxxxx' are incorrect.
Area code history
The 028 area code has existed since April 2000, when it replaced the dozens of different area codes in use across Northern Ireland.
| 1995 | Northern Ireland uses a variety of local area codes of different lengths in the format (01xxx) and (01xxxx). Local numbers are either 5 or 6 digits long, depending on the area. |
| 2000 | All local area codes withdrawn within Northern Ireland, replaced with single 028 code. Landline numbers lengthened to eight digits long in all areas. |
| 2005 | Local numbers beginning '95' added. |
| 2014 | Local numbers beginning '72' and '96' added. |