0116 Area Code — Leicester Dialling Code
0116 is the area code for Leicester and much of surrounding Leicestershire.
Where is the 0116 area code?
The 0116 dialling code is the geographic area code for Leicester, in Leicestershire (England). It covers Leicester, Oadby, Wigston, Birstall and Glenfield. Local numbers are 7 digits long after the code.
How to call a 0116 number
A full Leicester number is written as 0116 496 0123. From within the UK, dial the whole number including the leading 0. From abroad, replace the leading 0 with the UK country code: +44 116 followed by the local number. Calls to 0116 are charged at a standard geographic rate and are normally included in callers' inclusive minutes.
Leicester businesses and the 0116 code
Leicester businesses field enquiries across long retail and service hours. A 0116 number answered around the clock by an AI receptionist means you capture the evening and weekend callers your competitors send to voicemail.
