When formatting your phone number, it's best to use the E.164 format whenever possible. This format can be broken down into several parts:
So, for example, let's look at three different numbers that you might use and how they are broken down.
The numbers are: +447878969785, +12025550148 and +611900654321
Prefix | Country code | Phone number |
---|---|---|
+ | 44 (UK) | 7878 969785 |
+ | 1 (US) | 202 555 0148 |
+ | 61 (AU) | 1900 654 321 |