What is the Area Code for Manchester?
Administrative context: Greater Manchester.
🇬🇧 EnglandManchester Area Code
Manchester Area Code
in United Kingdom
Manchester is associated with 0161 in this selected fixed-line directory. The code must be combined with country calling code +44 when called internationally.
Featured area code0161
England
Manchester and England
Manchester is listed under England in this directory. Administrative borders and telephone numbering areas can differ.
How to Call Manchester
From within United Kingdom: 0161 + subscriber number
From abroad: +44 161 + subscriber number
Remove the leading domestic zero after adding +44.
Time Zone in Manchester
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
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
EnglandSunderland
Area code 0191
Common questions
Manchester Calling FAQ
What is the area code for Manchester?
Manchester is associated with 0161 in the featured fixed-line directory.
What country code is used for Manchester?
Manchester is in United Kingdom, which uses country calling code +44.
Can the code prove a caller is in Manchester?
No. Numbering association is not live geolocation, and portability, forwarding or internet telephony can change where a call is received.