020
This is the telephone area code for Greater London and surrounding regions in England.
How to Call London from Overseas
- Dial your country's exit code (International Access Code)
- Dial 44 (UK country code)
- Dial the area code (20 - without the leading 0)
- Dial the 8-digit local phone number
Example: Calling London from the USA
011 44 20 7946 0958
Where:
011 = USA exit code
44 = UK country code
20 = London area code (020 without the 0)
7946 0958 = Local London phone number
Quick Facts
020
Area Code
+44
Country Code
10-digit
Dialing Format
00
UK Exit Code
London Area Code Coverage
The 020 area code covers all of Greater London and some surrounding areas:
Central London
City of London, Westminster, Camden
West London
Kensington, Chelsea, Hammersmith
East London
Tower Hamlets, Hackney, Newham
North London
Islington, Haringey, Barnet
South London
Southwark, Lambeth, Wandsworth
Outer London
Croydon, Bromley, Hillingdon, Havering
Major UK Area Codes
Common Exit Codes for Calling UK
When calling London from these countries, use these exit codes:
United States
011
Australia
0011
European Union
00
Japan
010
China
00
Canada
011