The 0161
Manchester Code
0161 is the famous dialing code for Manchester, Salford, Stockport, and Oldham. Place budget friendly calls to Manchester straight from your browser with pay as you go rates, or set up a local presence in the North of England.
Dialing Manchester (0161)
Which digits you enter depends on the country you are calling from.
From Abroad
Dial Int'l Exit Code (011 or 00)
Dial UK Country Code +44
Dial Area Code 161 (Drop the 0)
Dial Subscriber Number (7 digits)
+44 161 123 4567
From Within UK
Dial Area Code 0161
Dial Subscriber Number (7 digits)
0161 123 4567
Where 0161 Reaches
Far more than the city centre, the 0161 code stretches across a huge swathe of Greater Manchester.
Claim a 0161 Business Number
From Any Location
A Manchester office is not a requirement for a local footprint. Intercalling lets you buy a virtual 0161 landline for a low flat fee and forward the calls to your mobile or browser from anywhere on the planet.
Earn Local Trust
Locals are far more likely to pick up a 0161 call than an 0800 or mobile number.
Route Anywhere
Pick up your Manchester calls from London, New York, or Tokyo.
Live in Seconds
Your 0161 number switches on in under 60 seconds.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is 0161 free to call?
No, 0161 is a geographic landline code billed at standard UK national rates. Those minutes are normally part of the bundle on most mobile and landline plans.
Do Bolton and Wigan share the 0161 code?
No. Both sit in Greater Manchester, yet Bolton runs on 01204 and Wigan on 01942. The 0161 code applies to Manchester, Salford, Stockport, Oldham, and the towns nearby.
Will my 0161 number survive an office move?
Yes. Because a VoIP provider such as Intercalling makes your 0161 number virtual, you can relocate to London or overseas and still take calls on the very same Manchester line.
What does it cost to ring 0161 from another country?
Carrier pricing varies, but Intercalling uses VoIP to connect you to UK landlines from as little as $0.05 per minute.
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