UK area codes

UK area codes for London, Manchester, Birmingham, Glasgow, and more

Use this guide to understand common UK area codes before calling from abroad, saving a number in +44 format, or choosing a supported UK number workflow in Voipfibre.

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UK landline format

Domestic 0 becomes +44 internationally

020London
0161Manchester
+44 formatDrop the first 0 after +44
Geographic codesArea codes point to UK places
Rate checkLandline and mobile rates differ
Direct answers

Direct answers about this Voipfibre feature

These short answers explain what the feature does, what to expect, and where to continue.

What area is 020?

020 is commonly associated with London. Usually written as 020 plus the local number. In international format, use +44 20 and drop the first 0.

What area is 0161?

0161 is commonly associated with Manchester. A Manchester area code. In plus format, write it as +44 161 followed by the local digits.

What area is 0121?

0121 is commonly associated with Birmingham. A Birmingham area code. For international calls, use +44 121 followed by the local number.

What area is 0141?

0141 is commonly associated with Glasgow. A Glasgow area code. Use +44 141 when saving or calling internationally.

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Common UK area codes

If you only see a code such as 020, 0161, 0121, 0141, 0191, 0117, 0131, or 01254, check the area before calling. For London, 020 is the area code, even when the number appears to start with 0208.

International format

Write UK landlines with +44 and remove the leading 0 from the area code.

UK number workflows

If you need a UK number, check current availability, incoming-call support, SMS support, and pricing before confirming.

Setup flow

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  • 1

    Identify the area code

    Look at the first digits of the UK landline number, such as 020, 0161, 0121, or 0141.

  • 2

    Convert to +44 format

    For international calling, use +44 and remove the leading 0 from the UK area code.

  • 3

    Check the number type and rate

    Confirm whether the number is a landline, mobile, toll-free, or non-geographic number before calling.

Included tools

Details that make the feature practical

020 area code guidance
0161 area code guidance
0121 area code guidance
0141 area code guidance
0191 area code guidance
0117 area code guidance
0131 and 01254 area code guidance
+44 international format
UK landline rate checks
UK virtual number links where supported
Popular use cases

Ways people use this Voipfibre feature

0191 Newcastle, Durham, and nearby areas

Use +44 191 in international format and check the UK landline rate before calling.

0117 Bristol

A Bristol area code. In international format, use +44 117 plus the local digits.

0131 Edinburgh

An Edinburgh area code. Write it as +44 131 when calling from outside the UK.

UK number guides

Continue with UK number format and calling checks

After checking the area code, confirm the +44 format, number type, and current rate before calling or choosing a number.

UK 07 phone numbers

Compare UK mobile-number format with landline area codes before calling.

UK phone number format

Understand +44, 07 mobile numbers, and how UK numbers are written internationally.

0800, 0808 and 0344 numbers

Check UK freephone and non-geographic number basics before calling.

UK country code

Use +44 before UK area codes, mobile prefixes, and landline numbers.

UK virtual phone number

Review UK number workflows for caller ID, forwarding, and incoming calls or SMS where supported.

International dialing codes

Learn plus format, country codes, area codes, and rate checks.

UK calling rates

Check UK destination rates before calling mobiles, landlines, or special numbers.

Questions

Good to know

A UK area code is the first part of many UK landline numbers. It points to a geographic area such as London, Manchester, Birmingham, Glasgow, Newcastle, Bristol, Edinburgh, or Blackburn.
Use the UK country code +44, remove the leading 0 from the area code, then add the remaining local number. For example, 0161 becomes +44 161 in international format.
Yes. 020 is the main London area code. A London number is usually written as 020 followed by the local digits, or +44 20 in international format.
No. London uses 020 as the area code. Numbers that appear to start with 0208 are usually 020 numbers where the local number starts with 8, so write them internationally as +44 20 followed by the remaining digits.
Yes. 0161 is associated with Manchester and nearby areas. From outside the UK, write it as +44 161 followed by the local digits.
Voipfibre number availability can vary by country, area, provider, and number type. Check current availability, pricing, incoming-call support, and SMS support before confirming any UK number.

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