Phone parser and formatter
Parse, validate and format phone numbers. Get information about the phone number, like the country code, type, etc.
Tool is 100% private: operates entirely in your browser. No data ever leaves your device. Your data is safe and private!
Try examples:
Tool Introduction
Our Phone Parser and Formatter is a powerful, free online tool that helps you parse, validate, and format phone numbers from around the world. Whether you're a developer working with phone number inputs, a business processing customer contact information, or someone who needs to understand phone number formats, this tool provides comprehensive phone number analysis. With support for all countries, multiple format outputs, and detailed validation information, you can quickly understand any phone number's structure and validity.
How to Use Phone Parser and Formatter
- Select Default Country: Choose the default country code from the dropdown. This helps interpret phone numbers without international prefixes
- Enter Phone Number: Type or paste the phone number you want to parse in the "Phone number" field
- View Results: The tool automatically parses the number and displays detailed information including country, validation status, type, and various formats
- Check Validity: Review the "Is valid?" and "Is possible?" indicators to understand if the number is correctly formatted
- Use Formats: Copy any of the formatted outputs (International, National, E.164, or RFC3966) for your specific use case
- Understand Type: Check the "Type" field to see if the number is mobile, fixed-line, toll-free, etc.
Key Features
- Global Support: Parse and format phone numbers from all countries worldwide
- Multiple Formats: Get phone numbers in International, National, E.164, and RFC3966 formats
- Validation: Check if phone numbers are valid and possible according to country numbering plans
- Country Detection: Automatically identify the country from the phone number
- Type Detection: Identify phone number types (mobile, fixed-line, toll-free, etc.)
- Default Country Selection: Set a default country to help interpret local phone numbers
- Real-Time Parsing: Phone numbers are parsed and analyzed as you type
- Detailed Information: Get comprehensive information about any phone number in a structured table format
- 100% Private: All parsing happens locally in your browser - no data sent to servers
- No Registration Required: Start parsing phone numbers immediately without any sign-up
Phone Number Format Standards
- International Format: Includes country code with spaces for readability (e.g., "+1 234 567 8900")
- National Format: Country-specific formatting without country code (e.g., "(234) 567-8900" for US)
- E.164 Format: International standard with country code, no formatting (e.g., "+12345678900")
- RFC3966 Format: URI scheme for phone numbers, used in web links (e.g., "tel:+12345678900")
Use Cases
- Form Validation: Validate phone number inputs in web forms and applications
- Data Normalization: Standardize phone numbers in databases to E.164 format
- Internationalization: Format phone numbers for display in different countries
- Contact Management: Parse and organize phone numbers in contact lists
- Development & Testing: Test phone number handling in applications
- Data Migration: Convert phone numbers between different formats during data migration
- Customer Support: Verify and format customer phone numbers for support systems
- Marketing: Validate phone numbers before sending SMS or making calls
What is a phone parser and formatter?
A phone parser and formatter is a tool that analyzes phone numbers to extract information like country code, validates if the number is correct, and formats it in various standard formats such as international, national, E.164, and RFC3966 formats.
How does phone number parsing work?
The tool uses the libphonenumber library to parse phone numbers. It analyzes the number structure, identifies the country based on the country code or default country setting, validates the number format, and extracts information like country calling code, number type, and validity.
What is the default country code used for?
The default country code helps interpret phone numbers that don't include an international prefix. For example, if you enter "1234567890" with default country "United States", the tool will interpret it as a US number. This is especially useful for local phone numbers.
What does "Is valid?" mean?
"Is valid?" indicates whether the phone number is a valid, active phone number according to the numbering plan of the identified country. A valid number follows the correct format and length for that country.
What does "Is possible?" mean?
"Is possible?" indicates whether the phone number could potentially be valid, even if it's not currently assigned. This is a less strict check than "Is valid?" and helps identify numbers that follow the correct format but may not be active.
What are the different phone number formats?
The tool provides four formats: International format (e.g., "+1 234 567 8900"), National format (e.g., "(234) 567-8900"), E.164 format (e.g., "+12345678900"), and RFC3966 format (e.g., "tel:+12345678900"). Each format serves different purposes in various applications.
What is E.164 format?
E.164 is an international standard for phone number formatting. It includes the country calling code followed by the national number, with no spaces or formatting characters. Example: "+12345678900". This format is commonly used in telecommunications and APIs.
What is RFC3966 format?
RFC3966 is a URI scheme for phone numbers, commonly used in web applications and HTML links. It uses the format "tel:+12345678900" and allows phone numbers to be clickable links that can initiate phone calls on supported devices.
Can I parse international phone numbers?
Yes! The tool can parse phone numbers from any country. Simply enter the phone number with its country code (e.g., "+44 20 7946 0958" for UK) or select the appropriate default country if entering a local number.
What phone number types are detected?
The tool can identify various phone number types including mobile, fixed-line, toll-free, premium rate, shared cost, voip, personal number, pager, uan (Universal Access Number), and voice mail. The type helps understand the nature of the phone number.
Is my phone number data stored or transmitted?
No, all phone number parsing and formatting happens entirely in your browser. Your phone numbers are never sent to any server or stored anywhere. The tool uses client-side JavaScript libraries to process the numbers locally.
Why does my phone number show as invalid?
A phone number may show as invalid if it doesn't match the correct format for the identified country, has incorrect length, or contains invalid characters. Make sure you've selected the correct default country and entered the number in a recognizable format.