Fake phone number generator
Every number here comes from a range that phone regulators keep for films, TV and tests. They look real, pass format checks, and can never ring a real person.
- Making numbers...
These numbers reach no one. NANPA keeps them for films, TV and tests, so they are safe to show. They also cannot receive calls or verification codes. Need a number that does? Get a real temporary number for an SMS code.
Why “555” is only half the story
Films use 555 numbers so nobody gets prank calls. But only 100 of them are truly reserved: 555-0100 to 555-0199. The rest of the 555 range went back into normal use, and 555-1212 is still directory assistance. The North American Numbering Plan Administrator (NANPA) keeps 555-0100 to 555-0199 fictional with every real area code.
Official fictional ranges, country by country
Only a handful of countries publish official ranges. We checked each one against the regulator. Where a country has none, we do not invent numbers, because they could belong to someone.
| Country | Reserved numbers | Set by |
|---|---|---|
| United States | (212) 555-0100 to 555-0199, any real area code | NANPA |
| Canada | (416) 555-0100 to 555-0199, any real area code | NANPA |
| United Kingdom | 07700 900000 to 900999, 020 7946 0000 to 0999 | Ofcom |
| Australia | 02 5550 xxxx, 03 7010 xxxx, and 30 listed mobiles | ACMA |
| Ireland | 020 910 xxxx, 089 011 0000 to 0999 | ComReg |
| France | 01 99 00 xx xx, 06 39 98 xx xx | Arcep |
| Germany | 030 23125 xxx, 089 99998 xxx, listed mobiles | Bundesnetzagentur |
| Sweden | 070-174 06 05 to 06 99, 08-465 004 xx | PTS |
| Norway | 68 05 xx xx | Nkom |
What fictional numbers are good for
- Films, TV, books and ads. The reason the ranges exist: a number can appear on screen without anyone being flooded with calls.
- Software tests and demos. Test data that passes format checks, and screenshots that never leak a real customer's number.
- Not for sign-ups. They cannot receive a text, so apps that send a verification code will not work with them.
Need a number that works, without giving out yours?
That is what a temporary number is for. It is a real number that receives the code, and your personal number stays out of the app's database, its data leaks and its marketing lists.
Sources
- NANPA: reserved numbers for fiction (United States and Canada)
- Ofcom: reserved numbers for fiction (United Kingdom)
- ACMA: reserved numbers for fiction (Australia)
- ComReg: reserved numbers for fiction (Ireland)
- Arcep: reserved numbers for fiction (France)
- Bundesnetzagentur: reserved numbers for fiction (Germany)
- PTS: reserved numbers for fiction (Sweden)
- Nkom: reserved numbers for fiction (Norway)
Ranges checked against each regulator on 2026-09-30.
Keep reading
Fake phone numbers, answered
What is a fake phone number I can use?+
Use a number from an officially reserved fictional range. In the US and Canada that is 555-0100 to 555-0199 with a real area code, like (212) 555-0142. In the UK, 07700 900000 to 07700 900999 for mobiles. The generator above only uses these ranges.
Are all 555 numbers fake?+
No. Only 555-0100 to 555-0199 are reserved for fiction. 555-1212 is directory assistance, and most other 555 numbers can be assigned to real people. 800-555 numbers can be real businesses too.
Can I use a fake number to sign up for an app?+
It will not work: fictional numbers cannot receive the verification text. If you do not want to give your real number, use a real temporary number for the code instead.
Why not just type random digits?+
Random digits often belong to a real person, who then gets your calls, texts or spam. Reserved ranges are guaranteed never to be given to anyone.
Can I use these numbers in software tests?+
Yes, that is one of their purposes. They pass format checks for their country and can never reach anyone, which makes them ideal for demos, screenshots and test data.
Which countries have official fictional numbers?+
United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Australia, Ireland, France, Germany, Sweden, Norway. Countries like New Zealand, Japan and the Netherlands have no official range, so the generator does not make numbers for them.
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