Where to find your phone number in Settings

Your iPhone stores your phone number in the Settings app under a section called "About". Open Settings, tap "General", then tap "About". Scroll down until you see "Phone Number" — that is the number your carrier assigned to this device.

This method works on any iPhone model running any recent version of iOS. The phone number shown here is the one people dial to reach you, and it is the number your carrier has on file for this SIM card or eSIM.

Key Takeaways

  • Your phone number appears in Settings > General > About under the label "Phone Number".
  • If you see no phone number listed, your SIM card may not be activated or your carrier connection may have failed.
  • The number shown is tied to your SIM card or eSIM, not to the iPhone itself — switching SIM cards changes which number appears.
  • You can also see your number by dialing *#62# and pressing call, though this works only on some carriers.

Why the phone number might not appear

If you open Settings > General > About and see no phone number, the most common reason is that your SIM card is not activated yet. New SIM cards sometimes take a few minutes to register on the network after you insert them. Wait 10 to 15 minutes, then check again.

A second reason is that your carrier's connection has dropped. Toggle airplane mode on for 5 seconds, then toggle it off. This forces your iPhone to reconnect to the network. If the phone number still does not appear after reconnecting, contact your carrier to confirm the SIM card is active on your account.

Finding your number when using an eSIM

If you use an eSIM instead of a physical SIM card, the process is the same — go to Settings > General > About and look for "Phone Number". The eSIM stores your number the same way a physical SIM does.

If you have both a physical SIM and an eSIM on a dual-SIM iPhone, you will see two phone numbers listed in the About section. Each one corresponds to one of your SIM cards. The primary SIM (usually the physical one) appears first.

Using the dialer to confirm your number

A quick way to see your phone number without opening Settings is to open the Phone app, tap the Keypad tab at the bottom, and dial *#62#, then press the green call button. Some carriers display your phone number on the screen in response. This method does not work on all carriers, so do not be surprised if nothing happens — it is not an error.

This trick is useful if you want to double-check the number you saw in Settings, but the Settings method is more reliable because it always shows your number, regardless of carrier.

What to do if you have multiple phone numbers

If you use two phone numbers on the same iPhone — either through a dual-SIM setup or through a service like Google Voice — Settings > General > About shows only your carrier phone numbers. Numbers from apps like Google Voice, WhatsApp, or Skype do not appear in the About section because they are not tied to your SIM card.

To find a Google Voice number, open the Google Voice app and look at the top of the screen — your number appears there. For other apps, open the app and look in its settings or profile section. Each app stores its number in a different place.

Sharing your phone number with someone

Once you know your phone number, you can share it by opening the Contacts app, tapping "My Card" at the top, and then tapping "Share Contact". This creates a contact card that includes your phone number and any other information you have added to your profile. The person can then save it to their phone.

You can also straightforward read your number aloud or type it into a message. There is no special process — once you have the number from Settings, you can share it however you prefer.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I change my phone number on my iPhone?

No, you cannot change your phone number through your iPhone. Your phone number is assigned by your carrier and stored on your SIM card. To change your number, contact your carrier directly — they can issue you a new number, though some carriers charge a fee for this service.

What if the phone number in Settings is different from the number I was given?

This usually means your carrier made an error during set up, or you are looking at the wrong SIM card's number on a dual-SIM phone. Contact your carrier with the number shown in Settings and confirm it matches their records. If it does not, they can correct it on their end.

Does my phone number stay the same if I switch iPhones?

Yes, as long as you move your SIM card or eSIM to the new iPhone. Your phone number is tied to the SIM card, not the device. When you insert the same SIM into a different iPhone, the phone number appears in that device's Settings as well.

Is there a way to see my phone number without opening Settings?

The fastest way is to dial *#62# in the Phone app and press call — some carriers display your number in response. Otherwise, Settings > General > About is the most reliable method. You can also call your own number from another phone to confirm it.