0191
This is the primary telephone area code for Newcastle upon Tyne and surrounding areas in North East England.
How to Call Newcastle from Overseas
- Dial your country's exit code (International Access Code)
- Dial 44 (UK country code)
- Dial 191 (Newcastle area code without the leading 0)
- Dial the 7-digit local phone number
Example: Calling Newcastle from the US
011 44 191 555 1234
Where:
011 = US exit code
44 = UK country code
191 = Newcastle area code (drop the leading 0)
555 1234 = Local Newcastle phone number
Quick Facts
0191
Area Code
+44
Country Code
11-digit
Full Dialing Format
00
UK Exit Code
Newcastle Area Code Coverage
This area code covers Newcastle and key surrounding districts:
0191 - Central Newcastle
City centre, Quayside, Grainger Town
West Newcastle
Fenham, Elswick, Blakelaw
East Newcastle
Byker, Walker, Heaton
North Tyneside
Wallsend, North Shields, Whitley Bay
Gateshead
Saltwell, Low Fell, Team Valley
Tyne & Wear Core
Urban zones served by the 0191 prefix
Major UK Area Codes
Common Exit Codes for Calling UK
When calling Newcastle from these countries, use these exit codes:
United States
011
Canada
011
Australia
0011
European Union
00
Japan
010
China
00