This is the telephone area code for Helsingborg and surrounding areas in Skane County, southern Sweden.
How to Call Helsingborg from Overseas
- Dial your country's exit code (International Access Code)
- Dial 46 (Sweden country code)
- Dial the area code (42 - without the leading 0)
- Dial the local phone number (7-8 digits)
Example: Calling Helsingborg from the United Kingdom
00 46 42 123 456
Where:
00 = UK exit code
46 = Sweden country code
42 = Helsingborg area code (042 without the 0)
123 456 = Local Helsingborg phone number
Quick Facts
Helsingborg Area Code Coverage
The 042 area code covers Helsingborg and nearby towns in southern Sweden:
Helsingborg City
Centrum, Soder, Raus, Mariahu
Ängelholm
Coastal town known for beaches and air force history
Bastad
Popular summer resort and tennis destination
Billeberga & Svalov
Rural municipalities inland
Landskrona (partial)
Some neighboring exchanges may overlap
Greater Northwestern Skane
Villands, Jonstorp, and coastal villages near the Kattegat
Major Sweden Area Codes
Common Exit Codes for Calling Sweden
When calling Helsingborg from these countries, use these exit codes:
United States
011
United Kingdom
00
European Union
00
Canada
011
Australia
0011
Denmark
00