Pattern Breakdown
Understanding the regex pattern ^(?:(?:\+44)|(?:0))(?:\d{10}|\d{9})$:
- ^ - Start of string
- $ - End of string
- \d - Any digit (0-9)
- ? - Optional (zero or one)
- + - One or more
- (...) - Capturing group
- (?:...) - Non-capturing group
- {n,m} - Quantifier (n to m times)
- | - Alternation (OR)
Examples
| Input | Result | Explanation |
|---|---|---|
+447911123456 |
✓ Match | Mobile with +44 |
02071234567 |
✓ Match | London landline |
07911123456 |
✓ Match | Mobile with 0 |
Code Examples
JavaScript
JavaScript
const pattern = /^(?:(?:\+44)|(?:0))(?:\d{10}|\d{9})$/;
const text = "+447911123456";
// Test if string matches
if (pattern.test(text)) {
console.log("Valid!");
}
// Extract matches
const matches = text.match(pattern);
console.log(matches);
Python
Python
import re
pattern = r'^(?:(?:\+44)|(?:0))(?:\d{10}|\d{9})$'
text = "+447911123456"
# Test if string matches
if re.match(pattern, text):
print("Valid!")
# Find all matches
matches = re.findall(pattern, text)
print(matches)
PHP
PHP
<?php
$pattern = '/^(?:(?:\+44)|(?:0))(?:\d{10}|\d{9})$/';
$text = "+447911123456";
// Test if string matches
if (preg_match($pattern, $text)) {
echo "Valid!";
}
// Find all matches
preg_match_all($pattern, $text, $matches);
print_r($matches);
?>
Java
Java
import java.util.regex.*;
String pattern = "^(?:(?:\\+44)|(?:0))(?:\\d{10}|\\d{9})$";
String text = "+447911123456";
Pattern p = Pattern.compile(pattern);
Matcher m = p.matcher(text);
if (m.matches()) {
System.out.println("Valid!");
}
Use Cases
Common applications: UK-specific applications, local validation
- Form validation and input sanitization
- Data extraction and parsing
- Search and replace operations
- API request/response validation
- Log file analysis
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the regex pattern for uk phone number regex?
The regex pattern is: ^(?:(?:\+44)|(?:0))(?:\d{10}|\d{9})$. Validate UK phone numbers starting with +44 or 0. Supports both 10 and 11 digit formats.
How do I use the uk phone number regex pattern in JavaScript?
In JavaScript: const regex = new RegExp('^(?:(?:\\+44)|(?:0))(?:\\d{10}|\\d{9})$'); or const regex = /^(?:(?:\+44)|(?:0))(?:\d{10}|\d{9})$/;
Does this pattern work in Python?
Yes, use: import re; pattern = re.compile(r'^(?:(?:\+44)|(?:0))(?:\d{10}|\d{9})$') in Python. Most regex patterns are cross-language compatible.
What are common use cases for uk phone number regex?
UK-specific applications, local validation
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