020 Area Code
London Telephone Numbers
The 020 area code covers London and the surrounding area.
Please note that an 020 number does not necessarily come from this location, although the majority do.
People or businesses based outside of this geographical location may still register 020 numbers.
This is often done to give the impression of having a local presence.
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How to write an 020 telephone number
The correct way to write number beginning 020 is in the format 020 xxxx xxxx
The local number (the part of the number after the dialling code) is 8 digits long
The cost of calling an 020 number
When calling from a land line, calls to 020 numbers can cost up to 10p per minute, dependent on the
time of day, and there is usually also a call set-up fee.
When calling from mobile phones, calls to
these numbers cost between 10p and 40p per minute.
Most land line operators offer inclusive call packages which allow calls free at certain times of the day, or at all times, and most mobile companies include free any-time minutes in the monthly contract payment, or a bundle of minutes for a reduced cost in the form of a top-up credit.
Codes near to the 020 area code:
- 01689 Orpington about 13 miles to the ESE
- 01992 Lea Valley about 14 miles to the NNE
- 01708 Romford about 14 miles to the ENE
- 01372 Esher about 14 miles to the WSW
- 01923 Watford about 15 miles to the WNW
- 01895 Uxbridge about 15 miles to the W
- 01322 Dartford about 15 miles to the E
- 01883 Caterham about 16 miles to the SSE
- 01932 Weybridge about 17 miles to the WSW
- 01784 Staines about 18 miles to the W
- 01737 Redhill about 19 miles to the S
- 01959 Westerham about 19 miles to the SE
- 01727 St Albans about 19 miles to the NW
- 01375 Grays Thurrock about 19 miles to the E
- 01753 Slough about 20 miles to the W
Map of the area covered by the 020 dialling code
