0161
This is the primary telephone area code for Manchester and surrounding areas in Greater Manchester.
How to Call Manchester from Overseas
- Dial your country's exit code (International Access Code)
- Dial 44 (UK country code)
- Dial 161 (Manchester area code without the leading 0)
- Dial the 7-digit local phone number
Example: Calling Manchester from the US
011 44 161 555 1234
Where:
011 = US exit code
44 = UK country code
161 = Manchester area code (drop the leading 0)
555 1234 = Local Manchester phone number
Quick Facts
0161
Area Code
+44
Country Code
11-digit
Full Dialing Format
00
UK Exit Code
Manchester Area Code Coverage
This area code covers Manchester and key surrounding regions:
0161 - Central Manchester
City centre, Northern Quarter, Salford Quays
South Manchester
Didsbury, Chorlton, Withington
North Manchester
Blackley, Harpurhey, Moston
East Manchester
Ardwick, Bradford, Openshaw
West Manchester
Stretford, Urmston, Partington
Greater Manchester Core
Main urban and suburban districts
Major UK Area Codes
Common Exit Codes for Calling UK
When calling Manchester from these countries, use these exit codes:
United States
011
Canada
011
Australia
0011
European Union
00
Japan
010
China
00