UK area codes: all 613 dialling codes
The UK has 613 geographic area codes, all starting 01 or 02. Each one covers a named telephone exchange area, and many towns share a code with their neighbours. This page lists every code with the place it is named after and the towns in our directory that use it. It also shows how many numbers Silux Call has in stock on that code (live, 8 November 2026).
From outside the UK, dial +44 and leave out the first 0: 0113 becomes +44 113. For a number that works across the whole UK rather than one area, see 0330 numbers and 0345 numbers.
02 area codes
Newer codes for London, Southampton and Portsmouth, Coventry, Northern Ireland and Cardiff. Number format: 02x xxxx xxxx.
| Code | Area | Towns using it | In stock | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 020 | London | London, City of Westminster, Croydon, Enfield | 50 | Get a 020 number |
| 023 | Southampton | Southampton, Portsmouth, Eastleigh, Gosport | — | |
| 024 | Coventry | Coventry, Nuneaton, Bedworth | 50 | Get a 024 number |
| 028 | Northern Ireland | Belfast, Derry, Lisburn, Bangor | — | |
| 029 | Cardiff | Cardiff, Caerphilly | 50 | Get a 029 number |
Big-city codes (011x and 01x1)
Four-digit codes for the largest cities, such as 0161 Manchester and 0121 Birmingham. Number format: 01xx xxx xxxx.
| Code | Area | Towns using it | In stock | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0113 | Leeds | Leeds, Morley, Pudsey, Yeadon | 50 | Get a 0113 number |
| 0114 | Sheffield | Sheffield, Stocksbridge | 50 | Get a 0114 number |
| 0115 | Nottingham | Nottingham, Beeston, Ilkeston, Arnold | 48 | Get a 0115 number |
| 0116 | Leicester | Leicester, Wigston, Oadby, Syston | 50 | Get a 0116 number |
| 0117 | Bristol | Bristol, Keynsham | 50 | Get a 0117 number |
| 0118 | Reading | Reading, Wokingham, Earley, Woodley | 50 | Get a 0118 number |
| 0121 | Birmingham | Birmingham, Solihull, West Bromwich, Sutton Coldfield | 50 | Get a 0121 number |
| 0131 | Edinburgh | Edinburgh, Dalkeith, South Queensferry | 50 | Get a 0131 number |
| 0141 | Glasgow | Glasgow, Paisley, Newton Mearns, Bishopbriggs | 50 | Get a 0141 number |
| 0151 | Liverpool | Liverpool, Birkenhead, Widnes, Ellesmere Port | 50 | Get a 0151 number |
| 0161 | Manchester | Manchester, Stockport, Sale, Salford | 49 | Get a 0161 number |
| 0191 | Tyne and Wear | Newcastle upon Tyne, Sunderland, Gateshead, South Shields | — |
012xx area codes
Five-digit codes for towns and rural exchanges. Number format: 01xxx xxxxxx (a few areas also have shorter local numbers).
013xx area codes
Five-digit codes for towns and rural exchanges. Number format: 01xxx xxxxxx (a few areas also have shorter local numbers).
014xx area codes
Five-digit codes for towns and rural exchanges. Number format: 01xxx xxxxxx (a few areas also have shorter local numbers).
015xx area codes
Five-digit codes for towns and rural exchanges. Number format: 01xxx xxxxxx (a few areas also have shorter local numbers).
016xx area codes
Five-digit codes for towns and rural exchanges. Number format: 01xxx xxxxxx (a few areas also have shorter local numbers).
017xx area codes
Five-digit codes for towns and rural exchanges. Number format: 01xxx xxxxxx (a few areas also have shorter local numbers).
018xx area codes
Five-digit codes for towns and rural exchanges. Number format: 01xxx xxxxxx (a few areas also have shorter local numbers).
019xx area codes
Five-digit codes for towns and rural exchanges. Number format: 01xxx xxxxxx (a few areas also have shorter local numbers).
UK area codes: questions answered
How many area codes are there in the UK?
There are 613 geographic area codes in the UK numbering plan. They all start with 01 or 02 and each covers a named telephone exchange area. Numbers starting 03, 07, 08 and 09 are not area codes: 03 numbers are UK-wide, 07 numbers are mostly mobiles, and 08 and 09 are freephone and special-rate numbers.
What is the area code for London?
London is 020. London numbers are written 020 xxxx xxxx, and the local part usually starts with 3, 7 or 8.
How do I dial a UK area code from abroad?
Dial +44 (or 00 44 from most countries), drop the first 0 of the area code, then dial the rest. For example, 0161 496 0000 becomes +44 161 496 0000.
Can I get a phone number with an area code if my business is somewhere else?
Yes. With Silux Call a number with any UK area code is a virtual number: it rings on your mobile, laptop or desk phone wherever you are. On 8 November 2026 we had 26,363 numbers in stock across 528 area codes, and your first number is included with every paid plan.
How can I find which area code a number is from?
Type the start of the number into the search box above. A full number works too: the list shows the code the number starts with, so 01709 123456 shows 01709 (Rotherham).
Do calls to area codes cost more than other numbers?
No. Calls to 01 and 02 numbers are charged as normal UK landline calls and are usually included in mobile and landline call bundles. 03 numbers are charged the same way, unlike 084, 087 and 09 numbers.
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Codes and area names: Ofcom geographic area codes. Towns: Wikidata and Wikipedia town lists (retrieved 26 September 2026).