Phone Number Validator

Validate international phone numbers with country code detection, format checking, and number type identification.

Phone Number Validator

Enter a phone number with or without country code (e.g. +1 555 123 4567). Select a country to validate against a specific format, or use auto-detect.

How to Use

  1. Select country — Choose a specific country or leave on Auto Detect.
  2. Enter number — Type the phone number with or without international prefix.
  3. Instant validation — See if the number is valid, its type, and formatted versions.

Phone Number Format Guide

International phone numbers follow the E.164 standard format: +[country code][area code][subscriber number]

  • US/CA: +1 XXX XXX XXXX (10 digits)
  • UK: +44 XX XXXX XXXX (10-11 digits)
  • Germany: +49 XXXX XXXXXXX (10-11 digits)
  • France: +33 X XX XX XX XX (9 digits)
  • Japan: +81 XX XXXX XXXX (10-11 digits)
  • Australia: +61 X XXXX XXXX (9-10 digits)
  • India: +91 XXXXX XXXXX (10 digits)
  • Brazil: +55 XX XXXXX XXXX (10-11 digits)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is E.164 format?

E.164 is the international telephone numbering plan that defines the format for phone numbers: + [country code] [national significant number], with a maximum of 15 digits.

What does a valid phone number mean?

A valid phone number matches the expected format and length for its country. Note that format validity does not guarantee the number is actually in service.

How does auto-detect work?

The tool analyzes the country code prefix (+1, +44, +91, etc.) to determine the country. If no prefix is entered, it validates against the selected country's format.

What Is a Phone Number Validator?

A phone number validator is a tool that checks whether a phone number is correctly formatted according to international standards and country-specific rules. It validates the number structure, detects the country code, identifies the number type (mobile, landline, toll-free, VOIP, etc.), and formats it in standard representations like E.164, national, and international formats.

Phone number validation is essential for any application that collects user contact information. It prevents invalid data from entering your database, reduces failed SMS delivery, ensures compliance with telecom regulations, and improves user experience by providing real-time feedback during form entry. E-commerce platforms, messaging apps, customer relationship management systems, and multi-factor authentication services all rely on accurate phone number validation.

This tool supports over 200 countries and territories, with automatic country detection from the number prefix. It provides instant validation results with detailed breakdowns including the country, country code, number type, E.164 format, and local formatting — helping developers and businesses ensure their phone number data is clean and usable.

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Last updated: 9 Jul 2026