01244 area code: Chester
Landlines beginning 01244 are registered to Chester, England. To call one from outside the UK, dial +44 1244 xxxxxx.
Calls from the Chester area
If your phone showed a number starting 01244, the line was issued in Chester, England. Numbers in this area are written like 01244 xxxxxx in the UK and +44 1244 xxxxxx internationally. Bear in mind the caller could be anywhere, because landlines can be forwarded and caller ID can be faked.
If a call starts with 01244, the line was issued in Chester. As with most UK area codes it has five digits, leaving six for the local number (in a handful of places, five). It is part of England. Who Called Me Check holds 63 01244 numbers that people have looked up. Callers can make 01244 appear on your screen even if they are nowhere near the area, a trick known as neighbour spoofing. Whatever the code, hang up on any caller who asks for card details, passwords or a one-time code, and ring the organisation back on a number you've found yourself.
01244 key facts
- Code
- 01244
- Registered to
- Chester, England
- Kind of number
- Landline (geographic)
- Full number length
- 11 digits
- Local part
- 6 digits
- Written in the UK
- 01244 xxxxxx
- Dialled from abroad
- +44 1244 xxxxxx
- Cost to call
- Standard landline rate
- Numbers we hold
- 63
- Caller reports
- 0
01244 numbers people have checked
Questions about 01244 numbers
Which area uses the 01244 code?
01244 is the landline code for Chester, England. You may also see it called the Chester dialling code or STD code. Full numbers here are 11 digits long: 01244 followed by 6 local digits.
How do I ring a 01244 number from within the UK?
Dial every digit, code included, for example 01244 xxxxxx. You pay the same as for any other UK landline call.
How do I ring 01244 from another country?
Start with +44 (or 00 44), drop the 0 so the code becomes 1244, then dial the local number, for example +44 1244 xxxxxx.
How much does a call to 01244 cost?
Calling an 01 or 02 number costs the same as any UK landline call, and it normally comes out of the inclusive minutes on your landline or mobile plan.
Who called me from a 01244 number?
The code only tells you where the number was first issued, not who is using it, and callers can fake a local code to seem familiar. Search the full number on this site and read any reports before you ring back.