028 area code: Belfast and all of Northern Ireland
Updated: 17/09/2026
028 is the area code for Belfast and all of Northern Ireland. Landline numbers with this code are written as 028 XXXX XXXX.
028 area code – Belfast and all of Northern Ireland
| Area code | 028 |
|---|---|
| Area | Belfast and all of Northern Ireland |
| Region | Northern Ireland |
| Number format | 028 XXXX XXXX |
| International format | +44 28 XXXX XXXX |
An area code does not prove where the caller is. Geographic numbers are also issued to internet phone (VoIP) services, so a business or call centre anywhere can use a local-looking number, and scammers often fake local area codes.
Missed call from a number starting with 028 – what to do
- Check the full number in the search below to see reviews and reports from other people.
- Never read out one-time passcodes, card details or online banking passwords over the phone. Your bank and the police will never ask you to move money to a "safe account".
- Forward scam texts to 7726 for free and report fraud to Report Fraud, which replaced Action Fraud (in Scotland, to Police Scotland on 101).
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