01202
This is the primary telephone area code for Bournemouth and surrounding coastal areas in Dorset, South West England.
How to Call Bournemouth from Overseas
- Dial your country's exit code (International Access Code)
- Dial 44 (UK country code)
- Dial 1202 (Bournemouth area code without the leading 0)
- Dial the 6-digit local phone number
Example: Calling Bournemouth from the US
011 44 1202 555 123
Where:
011 = US exit code
44 = UK country code
1202 = Bournemouth area code (drop the leading 0)
555 123 = 6-digit local Bournemouth phone number
Quick Facts
01202
Area Code
+44
Country Code
11-digit
Full Dialing Format
00
UK Exit Code
Bournemouth Area Code Coverage
This area code covers Bournemouth and key surrounding districts:
01202 - Central Bournemouth
Town Centre, Seafront, Square, Westbourne
North Bournemouth
Charminster, Winton, Moordown
South Bournemouth
Boscombe, Southbourne, Pokesdown
East Bournemouth
Iford, Holdenhurst, Kinson
West Bournemouth
Springbourne, Littledown, Christchurch Road
Dorset Coast Core
Resort and residential zones served by 01202
Major UK Area Codes
Common Exit Codes for Calling UK
When calling Bournemouth from these countries, use these exit codes:
United States
011
Canada
011
Australia
0011
European Union
00
Japan
010
China
00