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0208 Outer London area code

Who Called Me From a 0208 Number? Outer London Area Code

A 0208 number is an Outer London geographic landline. Ofcom opened 0208 when the 020 area code was introduced in 2000, covering Outer London. 0208 is one of four 020 overlays (0203, 0204, 0207, 0208) — all share the same call cost and dialling rules.

Risk: Low — 0208 is the Outer London 020 area code — a legitimate geographic landline range, charged at standard local rate.

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Number type

London Geographic (020)

Number format

0208 ___ ____ (an 11-digit number)

Call cost

Standard 01/02 rate (inc. in minutes)

Risk level

Low

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Dialling-area guide

0208 numbers sit inside the 020 (London) dialling area. See the full 020 area-code guide for the map, number ranges, operators serving London, local scam patterns and neighbouring codes.

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Frequently asked questions about 0208 numbers

What is the 0208 area code?

0208 is the Outer London area code — part of the London 020 family. It was opened in 2000 alongside 0207 and covers Outer London boroughs.

Who called me from a 0208 number?

A 0208 caller is using an Outer London landline. Type the full 11-digit 0208 number into the free checker on this page to see the original range holder.

How much does it cost to call 0208?

Calling 0208 from a UK landline or mobile costs the standard geographic rate, included in inclusive minutes on every modern plan. It is not premium-rate or freephone.

Why am I getting calls from 0208?

Many Outer London businesses use 0208 numbers as their main phone line. If you are receiving unwanted sales calls, register with the Telephone Preference Service (TPS) at tpsonline.org.uk to block them.

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