What is the Area Code for Leicester?
Administrative context: Leicestershire.
🇬🇧 EnglandLeicester Area Code
Leicester Area Code
in United Kingdom
Leicester is associated with 0116 in this selected fixed-line directory. The code must be combined with country calling code +44 when called internationally.
Featured area code0116
England
Leicester and England
Leicester is listed under England in this directory. Administrative borders and telephone numbering areas can differ.
How to Call Leicester
From within United Kingdom: 0116 + subscriber number
From abroad: +44 116 + subscriber number
Remove the leading domestic zero after adding +44.
Time Zone in Leicester
Greenwich Mean Time (UTC+0) in winter and British Summer Time (UTC+1) in summer
Europe/London: Calculated in your browser
For multi-zone countries, confirm the destination city’s IANA zone before scheduling a call.
Nearby directory entries
Related Cities in United Kingdom
Related means a shared featured region or telephone code; it does not imply a precise geographic boundary.
England
London
Area code 020
EnglandBirmingham
Area code 0121
EnglandManchester
Area code 0161
EnglandLiverpool
Area code 0151
EnglandLeeds
Area code 0113
EnglandSheffield
Area code 0114
EnglandBristol
Area code 0117
EnglandNottingham
Area code 0115
EnglandNewcastle upon Tyne
Area code 0191
EnglandDurham
Area code 0191
Common questions
Leicester Calling FAQ
What is the area code for Leicester?
Leicester is associated with 0116 in the featured fixed-line directory.
What country code is used for Leicester?
Leicester is in United Kingdom, which uses country calling code +44.
Can the code prove a caller is in Leicester?
No. Numbering association is not live geolocation, and portability, forwarding or internet telephony can change where a call is received.