To find out your phone number, dial *161# and press call: this code is listed on the official websites of Kyivstar, Vodafone Ukraine and lifecell, and your number will appear in a message on the screen. Without the code, you can find your number on the home screen of the My Kyivstar app, in your phone’s settings (on Samsung, Settings → About phone → Phone number), or ask your carrier on its free support line.
Below are the methods for each carrier, for iPhone and Android, for dual SIM and eSIM, and what to do if the code doesn’t work or your settings say Unknown instead of a number. Codes and support numbers were checked against the carriers’ websites as of October 25, 2026.
How to find your number: carriers at a glance
| Carrier | Code | Another way | Support |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kyivstar | *161# | My Kyivstar home screen | 466; 0 800 300 466 |
| Vodafone Ukraine | *161# | Call support | 111; 0 800 400 111 |
| lifecell | *161# | Call support | 5433; 0 800 20 5433 |
1. Dial the USSD code *161#
This is the fastest way: you need neither internet access nor an app. Open the Phone app, dial the code and press the call button.
*161#- Kyivstar. That’s exactly how the carrier’s help answers the question of how to find out your number: send the *161# request or open the My Kyivstar app.
- Vodafone Ukraine. The *161# code, labeled “Find out your number,” is in the list of popular prepaid codes on the carrier’s website. It isn’t in the list of codes for contract plans, so contract customers are better off checking their number with support at 111.
- lifecell. The carrier offers this as a separate free service, “My number and tariff plan.” After the request, a message appears on the screen with your number in the international format 380XXXXXXXXX and the name of your plan.
The reply comes as a pop-up window, not a regular SMS, so write the number down right away or take a screenshot.
2. Open your carrier’s app
In My Kyivstar, the number is shown on the home screen right after you sign in — that’s what the carrier’s help says. In the same app, under Profile → My numbers, you can see the activation date and how long the number is valid. This is handy if you have several numbers: they’re all in one place.
Vodafone Ukraine has the My Vodafone app, and lifecell has My lifecell. The carriers’ code pages don’t say where exactly these apps show your number, so for these two carriers the *161# code or a call to support is more reliable.
3. Check your number in iPhone settings
Apple’s help describes where the iPhone shows your number for Messages and FaceTime. You need an active SIM card or eSIM with that number.
- Go to Settings → Apps → Messages and tap Send & Receive. Your number will be in the list of iMessage addresses — if iMessage is turned on.
- Or go to Settings → Apps → FaceTime: the number is listed under You Can Be Reached By FaceTime At.
In Settings → General → About, the iPhone shows carrier information, the IMEI and the available SIM cards, but not your phone number. If the number in Messages belongs to someone else or is an old one, Apple recommends checking that all your devices use your Apple Account.
4. Check your number in Android settings
Samsung describes three ways. On a Galaxy phone, the number is always read from the SIM card or determined through the carrier’s network.
- About phone. Go to Settings → About phone: the number is listed under Phone number.
- SIM manager. Settings → Connections → SIM manager: the number is shown under the name of each SIM card.
- The Quick settings panel, if you have two SIM cards. Swipe down from the top of the screen twice and tap Calls: a window with the numbers of both cards appears.
On phones from other brands, the number is usually found in the phone information section or in the SIM card settings, but the menu names depend on the Android skin. If the number isn’t there, use the *161# code: it works regardless of the phone model.
5. Call another phone or support
Call a friend or your second number: your number will appear on the screen. This won’t work if your caller ID is hidden. On an iPhone, check this in Settings → Apps → Phone → Show My Caller ID; Apple notes that the option may be missing if your carrier doesn’t allow you to hide your number.
If you don’t have a second phone at hand, call your carrier’s support. Calls to the Kyivstar and Vodafone Ukraine short numbers and to 0 800 numbers within Ukraine are free:
- Kyivstar: 466 from a Kyivstar mobile, 0 800 300 466 from other networks, +380674660466 when roaming.
- Vodafone Ukraine: 111 from Vodafone within Ukraine (24/7), 0 800 400 111 from other carriers’ numbers, 380 500 400 111 from Vodafone when roaming.
- lifecell: 5433 from lifecell numbers, 0 800 20 5433 from landlines and mobiles within Ukraine, +38 063 5433 111 when roaming.
Dual SIM and eSIM
With two SIM cards, the *161# code shows the number of the card you dialed it from: choose the right SIM before calling. On Samsung, both numbers are visible at once in SIM manager and in the Quick settings panel. An eSIM works the same way as a regular card: the carrier’s code and the phone’s settings show the number. We covered how to get an eSIM from the three carriers in our article on setting up an eSIM in Ukraine.
If it didn’t work
- The *161# code doesn’t respond. Check that the phone has a signal and the right SIM card is selected, then dial the code again. If that doesn’t help, call your carrier’s support.
- Your Samsung settings say Unknown. Samsung explains that this information comes from the carrier and doesn’t affect how the phone works. Find out your number with the *161# code.
- The settings show the number from an old SIM card. Samsung recommends restarting the phone and checking the number in your Samsung account profile: Settings → your profile → Profile info.
- The number in Messages on your iPhone isn’t yours. Check the Apple Account in Send & Receive; if someone else’s number is there, Apple recommends changing your Apple Account password.
- You’re abroad. Call the roaming support number from the list above.
- Your phone with the SIM card was stolen or lost. First, have your carrier block the number; the steps are collected in our plan for when your phone is stolen.
Sources and methodology
Analysis of public sourcesChecked 25 October 2026
- Kyivstar — How to find out your phone number? kyivstar.ua
- Vodafone Ukraine — Useful codes vodafone.ua
- lifecell — My number and tariff plan service m.lifecell.ua
- Samsung — How to view your phone number on Samsung Galaxy? samsung.com
- Apple — Add or remove your phone number in Messages or FaceTime support.apple.com
Frequently asked questions
What is the code to check your Kyivstar number?
*161# and the call button. The number is also shown on the home screen of the My Kyivstar app.
How do I find my Vodafone number?
Dial *161#: this code is in the list of prepaid codes on the Vodafone Ukraine website. Contract customers can get their number from support at 111 or 0 800 400 111.
How do I find my lifecell number?
Dial *161# and press call: a message with your number and plan appears on the screen. The service is free for all lifecell customers.
Where can I see my number on an iPhone?
In Settings → Apps → Messages → Send & Receive, or in Settings → Apps → FaceTime under You Can Be Reached By FaceTime At.
Why isn’t my number in the phone’s settings?
The settings show the number only if the carrier sends it or it’s stored on the SIM card. Samsung says the Unknown label doesn’t affect how the phone works; you can always find out your number with the *161# code.
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