How to find out your own phone number

In the bustle of daily life, it’s easy to forget your own phone number, especially if you recently switched devices or changed carriers.

Whether you’re an iPhone user or an Android enthusiast, we’ve got you covered.

With the simple methods below, you’ll be able to discover your phone number on different phones and networks.

How to find out your own phone number

One of the quickest ways to find out your number using any phone is to ring another phone that you can access. So long as you haven’t chosen to withhold your number, it will be displayed on the other phone’s screen as an incoming call.

If the other phone already has your details stored as a contact, your name might appear instead, but a quick visit to the contacts app and a search for your name should bring up all your contact information, including your number.

If you don’t have another phone to hand, send an SMS (a text message) to a friend and ask them to tell you what number you’re using. However, if you can’t text for assistance, use the methods below.

How to find out what your phone number is on an iPhone

For iPhone users, checking your phone number is a breeze:

1. Open the “Phone” app and tap “Contacts” at the bottom.
2. Your card will be at the top of the list.
3. Tap it and you’ll see your own phone number.

Alternatively, navigate to your iPhone’s “Settings” app, scroll down and tap on “Phone”. Look for the “My Number” field. Your phone number should be displayed here.

Keep in mind that these steps apply to iPhones running iOS 17. They may vary slightly if you are using an older version of the system.

How to find out what your phone number is on an Android phone

If you’re an Android phone user, here’s how you can discover your phone number:

1. Open your phone’s “Contacts” app.
2. Your number will be listed at the top.
3. If you haven’t set up a contact for yourself, you might instead see “Set up my profile”, which you should do anyway.

You might also be able to find your number in the “Settings” app, but it isn’t always listed. Look for the “About phone” or “About device” menu and with that, look for “Status” or “Phone Status”. In that menu, you should see “My Phone Number” or “Phone number”.

Keep in mind that these steps apply to phones running Android 14. They may vary slightly if you are using an older version of the system.

How to get your phone number via call or text

If you’re in a pinch and can’t access your phone’s settings, some providers will help you retrieve your number through a call or text. Here’s how to do it for major UK and US networks:

UK networks

1. EE: Contact EE customer service or text “Number” to 150.
2. O2: Contact O2 customer service or text “Number” to 2020.
3. Vodafone: Dial *#100# and your number will be shown on the screen.
4. Three: Log into My3, then select top-up to see your number.

If you use a so-called ‘piggyback’ operator, the process should be the same as the main network used by that operator.

US networks

1. AT&T: Dial *#62# and your number will be displayed on the screen. Or, call AT&T customer service for assistance.
2. Verizon: Call Verizon customer service for help.
3. T-Mobile: Dial #NUM# (#686#) and your number will be shown. Alternatively, call T-Mobile customer service.

Remember, these methods may vary slightly depending on your device model and carrier. If you encounter any issues, don’t hesitate to reach out to your network provider for further assistance.

And if you’re still looking for the best deal for you, check out our lists of the best Pay As You Go phone networks and the best SIM-only deals. You might also be interested in the best SIM deals & plans for students or for kids, as well as in our dedicated article on all of the best mobile phone networks right now.

Just make sure you have the right phone if, for example, you opt for a plan with a 5G network. Every premium phone now has this feature, but some budget phones and most mid-range phones also have it.