029 area code

Cardiff

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.

Number Format

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

Phone number formatting examples:
Wrong: 02920 872087 0292 087 2087 (02920) 872087	Right: (029) 2087 2087 029 20872087 029 2087 2087

For overseas callers, use 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.

1994	The area code for Cardiff is 0222. Example: (0222) 234567
1995	0222 becomes 01222 during nationwide renumbering. No change to local numbers. Example: (01222) 234567
2000	01222 code replaced by 029. Old six-digit local numbers prefixed with '20' to become eight digits long. Example: (029) 20234567
2005	Local numbers beginning with 21 made available.
2010	Local numbers beginning with 22 made available.

Links

• How to write a UK phone number
• More about '02920', '02921' and '02922' numbers