United Kingdom Area Codes

Complete directory of telephone area codes and city codes for United Kingdom

+44
Country Code
10
Area Codes Listed
0
Trunk Prefix
Europe
Region

United Kingdom Phone Number Format

International Format

+44 XX XXXX XXXX

Example: +44 20 XXXX XXXX

Dialing Notes

  • Country code: +44
  • Trunk prefix for domestic calls: 0
  • Drop trunk prefix when calling internationally

United Kingdom City Area Codes

Area CodeCity/RegionFull Dial Format
20London+44 20 XXXX XXXX
121Birmingham+44 121 XXXX XXXX
161Manchester+44 161 XXXX XXXX
141Glasgow+44 141 XXXX XXXX
113Leeds+44 113 XXXX XXXX
131Edinburgh+44 131 XXXX XXXX
117Bristol+44 117 XXXX XXXX
151Liverpool+44 151 XXXX XXXX
114Sheffield+44 114 XXXX XXXX
191Newcastle+44 191 XXXX XXXX

How to Dial United Kingdom

From Outside United Kingdom

  1. Dial your exit code (011 from USA, 00 from Europe)
  2. Enter United Kingdom's country code: 44
  3. Add the area code (drop leading 0 if present)
  4. Dial the local phone number

Within United Kingdom

  1. Dial the trunk prefix: 0
  2. Add the area code
  3. Dial the local number

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the country code for United Kingdom?
The international country code for United Kingdom is +44 (or 44 without the plus sign).
How do I dial an area code in United Kingdom?
For domestic calls within United Kingdom, dial 0 followed by the area code and local number. For international calls, dial your exit code + 44 + area code + number.
Do I need to dial the area code for local calls in United Kingdom?
In most countries including United Kingdom, you need to dial the area code even for local calls. Some regions may allow local dialing without the area code, but including it always works.
What is the phone number format for United Kingdom?
The standard phone number format for United Kingdom is: +44 XX XXXX XXXX

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