What is the 024 Area Code?
The 024 area code is a telephone area code in the United Kingdom. It covers the city of Coventry and surrounding areas in the West Midlands region.
Here's a breakdown of what you need to know:
024 Area Code: Key Facts
- Country: United Kingdom
- Region: West Midlands
- City: Coventry
- Type: Geographic area code
- Prefix: 024
- Dialing Format: +44 24 followed by the local number
What Does 024 Mean?
The 024 area code doesn't have any special meaning or significance beyond identifying calls originating from the Coventry region. It's simply a way to route phone calls to the correct location.
024 Area Code: Usage
When dialing a number within the 024 area code from within the UK, you'll only need to dial the 10-digit number, including the 024 prefix. However, if you're calling from outside the UK, you'll need to use the international dialing code for the UK (+44) followed by the 024 prefix and the local number.
For example:
- Calling from within the UK: 024 765 4321
- Calling from outside the UK: +44 24 765 4321
024 Area Code: History
The 024 area code was introduced in the late 1990s as part of the UK's nationwide telephone numbering plan. It replaced the previous 0203 prefix for Coventry.
