01942 area code: Wigan
Landlines beginning 01942 are registered to Wigan, England. To call one from outside the UK, dial +44 1942 xxxxxx.
Calls from the Wigan area
If your phone showed a number starting 01942, the line was issued in Wigan, England. Numbers in this area are written like 01942 xxxxxx in the UK and +44 1942 xxxxxx internationally. Bear in mind the caller could be anywhere, because landlines can be forwarded and caller ID can be faked.
A missed call beginning 01942 points to a landline in Wigan. As with most UK area codes it has five digits, leaving six for the local number (in a handful of places, five). It is part of England. Who Called Me Check holds 94 01942 numbers that people have looked up. Scam callers like to fake local codes such as 01942, 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.
01942 key facts
- Code
- 01942
- Registered to
- Wigan, England
- Kind of number
- Landline (geographic)
- Full number length
- 11 digits
- Local part
- 6 digits
- Written in the UK
- 01942 xxxxxx
- Dialled from abroad
- +44 1942 xxxxxx
- Cost to call
- Standard landline rate
- Numbers we hold
- 94
- Caller reports
- 0
01942 numbers people have checked
Questions about 01942 numbers
Which area uses the 01942 code?
01942 is the landline code for Wigan, England. You may also see it called the Wigan dialling code or STD code. Full numbers here are 11 digits long: 01942 followed by 6 local digits.
How do I ring a 01942 number from within the UK?
Dial every digit, code included, for example 01942 xxxxxx. You pay the same as for any other UK landline call.
How do I ring 01942 from another country?
Start with +44 (or 00 44), drop the 0 so the code becomes 1942, then dial the local number, for example +44 1942 xxxxxx.
How much does a call to 01942 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 01942 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.