023
This is the telephone area code for Southampton and surrounding areas in Hampshire, England.
How to Call Southampton from Overseas
- Dial your country's exit code (International Access Code)
- Dial 44 (UK country code)
- Dial the area code (23 - without the leading 0)
- Dial the local phone number
Example: Calling Southampton from Italy
00 44 23 8033 4455
Where:
00 = Italy exit code
44 = UK country code
23 = Southampton area code (023 without the 0)
8033 4455 = Local Southampton phone number
Quick Facts
023
Area Code
+44
Country Code
10-11 digit
Dialing Format
00
UK Exit Code
Southampton Area Code Coverage
The 023 area code covers Southampton and surrounding Hampshire areas:
City Centre
Central Southampton, Above Bar, Bargate
North Southampton
Bassett, Swaythling, Shirley, Portswood
Southampton Docks
Western Docks, Eastern Docks, Ocean Village
East Southampton
Bitterne, Thornhill, Woolston, Sholing
West Southampton
Millbrook, Redbridge, Totton, Nursling
Greater Southampton
Eastleigh, Romsey, Fareham, Winchester
Major UK Area Codes
Common Exit Codes for Calling UK
When calling Southampton from these countries, use these exit codes:
United States
011
Australia
0011
European Union
00
Japan
010
China
00
Canada
011