029
This is the primary telephone area code for Cardiff and surrounding areas in South Wales.
How to Call Cardiff from Overseas
- Dial your country's exit code (International Access Code)
- Dial 44 (UK country code)
- Dial 29 (Cardiff area code without the leading 0)
- Dial the 8-digit local phone number
Example: Calling Cardiff from the US
011 44 29 5555 1234
Where:
011 = US exit code
44 = UK country code
29 = Cardiff area code (drop the leading 0)
5555 1234 = 8-digit local Cardiff phone number
Quick Facts
029
Area Code
+44
Country Code
11-digit
Full Dialing Format
00
UK Exit Code
Cardiff Area Code Coverage
This area code covers Cardiff and key surrounding districts:
029 - Central Cardiff
City centre, Cardiff Bay, Cathays
South Cardiff
Grangetown, Butetown, Penarth (partial)
North Cardiff
Llanishen, Rhiwbina, Whitchurch
East Cardiff
Rumney, Trowbridge, St Mellons
West Cardiff
Ely, Fairwater, Caerau
South Wales Core
Metropolitan zone served by 029
Major UK Area Codes
Common Exit Codes for Calling UK
When calling Cardiff from these countries, use these exit codes:
United States
011
Canada
011
Australia
0011
European Union
00
Japan
010
China
00