This is the telephone area code for Leicester and surrounding areas in the East Midlands, England.
How to Call Leicester from Overseas
- Dial your country's exit code (International Access Code)
- Dial 44 (UK country code)
- Dial the area code (116 - without the leading 0)
- Dial the local phone number
Example: Calling Leicester from France
00 44 116 254 3210
Where:
00 = France exit code
44 = UK country code
116 = Leicester area code (0116 without the 0)
254 3210 = Local Leicester phone number
Quick Facts
Leicester Area Code Coverage
The 0116 area code covers Leicester and surrounding areas in the East Midlands:
City Centre
Central Leicester, Highcross, Cultural Quarter
North Leicester
Belgrave, Northfields, Hamilton, Rushey Mead
South Leicester
Oadby, Wigston, Southfields, Knighton
East Leicester
Evington, Humberstone, Thurmaston, Barkby
West Leicester
Braunstone, Glenfield, New Parks, Aylestone
Greater Leicester
Leicestershire villages and surrounding areas
Major UK Area Codes
Common Exit Codes for Calling UK
When calling Leicester from these countries, use these exit codes:
United States
011
Australia
0011
European Union
00
Japan
010
China
00
Canada
011