0113 area code

Telephone code for Leeds

UK area code 0113 is for the city of Leeds and the surrounding area.

Areas using 0113 numbers include Adel, Armley, Arthington, Barwick-in-Elmet, Chapeltown, Crossgates, Drighlington, Garforth, Harehills, Harewood, Headingley, Horsforth, Hunslet, Moortown, Morley, Pudsey, Rawdon, Rothwell, Seacroft and Thorner.

Number Format

Local telephone numbers are 7 digits long. An 0113 number should be displayed in the format: (0113) xxx xxxx.

Phone number formatting examples:
Wrong: 01132 224444 (01132) 224444 0113 2 224444	Right: (0113) 222 4444 0113 2224444 0113 222 4444

For overseas callers, use the style: +44 113 xxx xxxx

Displaying 0113 numbers in the correct format makes them easier to remember and dial correctly. [Reasons why...]

Recent History

The 0113 area code has existed since April 1995. As of 2011, standard local numbers begin with 2, 3, 4 or 8.

1994	The area code for Leeds is 0532. Example: (0532) 234567
1995	0532 code replaced by 0113. Old six-digit local numbers prefixed with '2' to become seven digits long. Example: (0113) 2234567
1997	Local numbers beginning with '3' made available.
2006	Local numbers beginning with '8' made available.
2010	Local numbers beginning with '4' made available.

Links

• How to write a UK phone number
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