List of UK dialling codes covering Wales

This is a list of geographic UK dialling codes covering Wales that are currently in use. Some exchanges cover both sides of the Wales-England border. All geographic telephone numbers in Wales are in the format (01xxx) xxxxxx, with the exception of Cardiff and the surrounding area which is (029) xxxx xxxx.

Dialling Code Area
01239Cardigan
01244Chester
01248Bangor
01267Carmarthen
01269Ammanford
01286Caernarfon
01291Chepstow
01341Barmouth
01348Fishguard
01352Mold
01407Holyhead
01437Clynderwen & Haverfordwest
01443Pontypridd
01446Barry
01490Corwen
01492Colwyn Bay
01495Pontypool
01497Hay on Wye
01544Kington
01545Llanarth
01547Knighton
01550Llandovery
01554Llanelli
01558Llandeilo
01559Llandysul
01570Lampeter
01591Llanwrtyd Wells
01597Llandrindod Wells
01600Monmouth
01633Newport
01639Neath
01646Milford Haven
01650Cemmaes Road
01654Machynlleth
01656Bridgend
01678Bala
01685Merthyr Tydfil
01686Llanidloes & Newtown
01690Betws-y-Coed
01691Oswestry
01745Rhyl
01758Pwllheli
01766Porthmadog
01792Swansea
01824Ruthin
01834Narberth
01873Abergavenny
01874Brecon
01938Welshpool
01948Whitchurch
01970Aberystwyth
01974Llanon
01978Wrexham
01982Builth Wells
01994St Clears
029Cardiff

(Source: "The Phone Book - Code Companion", BT)

Misconceptions

It is a common misconception that the code for Cardiff is 02920, whereas in fact it is 029 followed by an eight-digit local number. This is due to Cardiff previously having a 5 digit code (01222) with six-digit local numbers, and to the fact that all of its local numbers begin with 20 until 2005. This problem is also widespread in cities with other 02x codes such as Coventry, London, Portsmouth and Southampton, and in the region of Northern Ireland.

See also

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