What is phone number parsing?

Phone number parsing is the process of analyzing and breaking down telephone numbers into their component parts to extract meaningful information. A phone number contains several elements: a country calling code (like +1 for USA or +44 for UK), a national number, and sometimes a carrier code that identifies the network provider. Understanding these components is essential for validating phone numbers, formatting them correctly for international dialing, and ensuring proper communication across different countries and networks.

Tool description

The Phone Number Parser is a validation and analysis tool that extracts detailed information from phone numbers. Simply enter any phone number with its country code, and the tool instantly breaks it down into its constituent parts, validating whether the number format is possible. The tool uses the libphonenumber-js library to ensure accurate parsing according to international telecommunications standards.

Examples

Example 1: US Phone Number

  • Input: +14155552671
  • Country Code: US
  • Country Calling Code: 1
  • National Number: 4155552671
  • Valid: ✓

Example 2: UK Phone Number

  • Input: +442071838750
  • Country Code: GB
  • Country Calling Code: 44
  • National Number: 2071838750
  • Valid: ✓

Example 3: German Phone Number

  • Input: +4930123456
  • Country Code: DE
  • Country Calling Code: 49
  • National Number: 30123456
  • Valid: ✓

Features

  • Instant Validation: Real-time checking of phone number validity
  • Country Code Extraction: Identifies the two-letter ISO country code
  • Calling Code Display: Shows the numeric international dialing prefix
  • National Number Parsing: Extracts the local number within the country
  • Carrier Code Detection: Identifies network provider codes when available

Use cases

  • International Business: Validate customer phone numbers before storing them in databases to ensure proper format and deliverability for SMS or call campaigns
  • Contact Management: Parse and standardize phone numbers from different countries in CRM systems to maintain consistent data format
  • Form Validation: Implement real-time phone number validation in registration forms to improve data quality and reduce entry errors
  • Telecom Development: Build applications that need to route calls or messages correctly based on country codes and carrier information