Area code 161
Greater Manchester · Manchester
- Area code
- 161
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Region
- Greater Manchester
- Major cities
- Manchester
- Time zone
- Europe/London
- Note
- Manchester area code, dialed as 0161 domestically.
This is a domestic area code inside United Kingdom. It is not the international calling code.
Frequently asked questions
Which cities use area code 161?
Area code 161 serves Greater Manchester in United Kingdom, including Manchester.
What region does area code 161 cover?
Area code 161 covers Greater Manchester. Area codes route calls to a specific city or region within a country's national telephone network.
What is the difference between an area code and a calling code?
A calling code routes a call across borders to a national network, while an area code routes it to a city or region inside that network. For a United Kingdom number, the country calling code is the international prefix and 161 is the domestic area code.
What time zone is area code 161 in?
Area code 161 is in the IANA time zone Europe/London.
Is area code 161 the international calling code?
No. 161 is a domestic area code inside United Kingdom, not the international calling code. To call this region from abroad, you dial the country's calling code first, then 161 and the local number.