0161 area code: Manchester
Landlines beginning 0161 are registered to Manchester, England. To call one from outside the UK, dial +44 161 xxx xxxx.
Calls from the Manchester area
If your phone showed a number starting 0161, the line was issued in Manchester, England. Numbers in this area are written like 0161 xxx xxxx in the UK and +44 161 xxx xxxx internationally. Bear in mind the caller could be anywhere, because landlines can be forwarded and caller ID can be faked.
If a call starts with 0161, the line was issued in Manchester. It's a four-digit code, so seven digits follow it. It is part of England. Who Called Me Check holds 1,400 0161 numbers that people have looked up. Scam callers like to fake local codes such as 0161, because people answer calls that look like they come from nearby. Whatever the code, hang up on any caller who asks for card details, passwords or a one-time code, and ring the organisation back on a number you've found yourself.
0161 key facts
- Code
- 0161
- Registered to
- Manchester, England
- Kind of number
- Landline (geographic)
- Full number length
- 11 digits
- Local part
- 7 digits
- Written in the UK
- 0161 xxx xxxx
- Dialled from abroad
- +44 161 xxx xxxx
- Cost to call
- Standard landline rate
- Numbers we hold
- 1,400
- Caller reports
- 0
0161 numbers people have checked
Questions about 0161 numbers
Which area uses the 0161 code?
0161 is the landline code for Manchester, England. You may also see it called the Manchester dialling code or STD code. Full numbers here are 11 digits long: 0161 followed by 7 local digits.
How do I ring a 0161 number from within the UK?
Dial every digit, code included, for example 0161 xxx xxxx. You pay the same as for any other UK landline call.
How do I ring 0161 from another country?
Start with +44 (or 00 44), drop the 0 so the code becomes 161, then dial the local number, for example +44 161 xxx xxxx.
How much does a call to 0161 cost?
Calling an 01 or 02 number costs the same as any UK landline call, and it normally comes out of the inclusive minutes on your landline or mobile plan.
Who called me from a 0161 number?
The code only tells you where the number was first issued, not who is using it, and callers can fake a local code to seem familiar. Search the full number on this site and read any reports before you ring back.