029 area code

Cardiff

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UK area code 029 is for the city of Cardiff and surrounding area.

Areas using 029 numbers include Caerphilly, Culverhouse, Dinas Powis, Llandaff, Llanedeyrn, Llanishen, Llanrumney, Penarth, Pentyrch, Radyr, Roath, Senghenydd, Sully, Taffs Well and Whitchurch.

Formatting 029 Numbers

Local telephone numbers in Cardiff are 8 digits long. An 029 number should be displayed in the format: (029) xxxx xxxx.

When displaying an 029 phone number for international callers, it should be shown in the style: +44 29 xxxx xxxx.

Displaying 029 numbers in the correct format makes them easier to remember and dial correctly. [Reasons why...]

Recent History

The 029 area code has existed since April 2000. As of 2011, all standard local numbers begin with the digits 20, 21 or 22.

1994The area code for Cardiff is 0222.
Example: (0222) 234567
19950222 becomes 01222 during nationwide renumbering. No change to local numbers.
Example: (01222) 234567
200001222 code replaced by 029. Old six-digit local numbers prefixed with '20' to become eight digits long.
Example: (029) 20234567
2005Local numbers beginning with 21 made available.
2010Local numbers beginning with 22 made available.

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