01603
This is the primary telephone area code for Norwich and surrounding areas in East Anglia.
How to Call Norwich from Overseas
- Dial your country's exit code (International Access Code)
- Dial 44 (UK country code)
- Dial 1603 (Norwich area code without the leading 0)
- Dial the 6-digit local phone number
Example: Calling Norwich from the US
011 44 1603 555 123
Where:
011 = US exit code
44 = UK country code
1603 = Norwich area code (drop the leading 0)
555 123 = 6-digit local Norwich phone number
Quick Facts
01603
Area Code
+44
Country Code
11-digit
Full Dialing Format
00
UK Exit Code
Norwich Area Code Coverage
This area code covers Norwich and key surrounding districts:
01603 - Central Norwich
City centre, Cathedral Quarter, Riverside
North Norwich
Hellesdon, Sprowston, Drayton
South Norwich
Cringleford, Colman Road, Lakenham
East Norwich
Thorpe St Andrew, Brundall, Postwick
West Norwich
Tuckswood, Earlham, Bowthorpe
East Anglia Core
Historic and residential zones served by 01603
Major UK Area Codes
Common Exit Codes for Calling UK
When calling Norwich from these countries, use these exit codes:
United States
011
Canada
011
Australia
0011
European Union
00
Japan
010
China
00