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United Kingdom (Uk) Uses The Country Code

The United Kingdom (UK) uses the country code 44 for international dialing. Within the UK, various regions and mobile networks are assigned specific area codes. Below is a list of the key dialing prefixes used for regions within the United Kingdom.

Major UK Area Codes

  • London: 020
  • Birmingham: 0121
  • Manchester: 0161
  • Glasgow: 0141
  • Edinburgh: 0131
  • Liverpool: 0151
  • Leeds: 0113
  • Sheffield: 0114
  • Bristol: 0117
  • Nottingham: 0115
  • Leicester: 0116
  • Cardiff: 029
  • Belfast: 028
  • Southampton/Portsmouth: 023
  • Coventry: 024
  • Reading: 0118
  • Newcastle upon Tyne: 0191

UK Mobile Network Prefixes

UK mobile phone numbers typically begin with the prefix 07, followed by the specific prefix assigned to various mobile networks. Some examples include:

  • O2: 077xx, 078xx, 079xx
  • Vodafone: 077xx, 078xx, 079xx
  • EE (Orange & T-Mobile): 074xx, 075xx, 077xx
  • Three: 073xx, 074xx, 075xx
  • Giffgaff: Uses O2's prefixes (e.g., 075xx, 077xx)

These codes help in identifying the type of service (landline or mobile) and often the geographical location of the caller within the UK.

If you need further specifics about any particular region or network, feel free to ask!

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