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 Code | City/Region | Full Dial Format |
|---|---|---|
| 20 | London | +44 20 XXXX XXXX |
| 121 | Birmingham | +44 121 XXXX XXXX |
| 161 | Manchester | +44 161 XXXX XXXX |
| 141 | Glasgow | +44 141 XXXX XXXX |
| 113 | Leeds | +44 113 XXXX XXXX |
| 131 | Edinburgh | +44 131 XXXX XXXX |
| 117 | Bristol | +44 117 XXXX XXXX |
| 151 | Liverpool | +44 151 XXXX XXXX |
| 114 | Sheffield | +44 114 XXXX XXXX |
| 191 | Newcastle | +44 191 XXXX XXXX |
How to Dial United Kingdom
From Outside United Kingdom
- Dial your exit code (011 from USA, 00 from Europe)
- Enter United Kingdom's country code: 44
- Add the area code (drop leading 0 if present)
- Dial the local phone number
Within United Kingdom
- Dial the trunk prefix: 0
- Add the area code
- 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