0115 area code

Telephone code for Nottingham

UK area code 0115 covers the city of Nottingham and the surrounding area.

Areas using 0115 numbers include Arnold, Basford, Beeston, Bulwell, Burton Joyce, Chalfont Drive, Cotgrave, Edwalton, Gedling, Gotham, Hucknall, Ilkeston, Kimberley, Long Eaton, Lowdham, Plumtree, Radcliffe on Trent, Ruddington, Sandiacre, Sherwood, Trentside, Wollaton and Woodborough.

Number Format

Local telephone numbers are 7 digits long. An 0115 number should be displayed in the format: (0115) xxx xxxx.

Phone number formatting examples:
Wrong: 01159 155555 (01159) 155555 0115 9 155555	Right: (0115) 915 5555 0115 9155555 0115 915 5555

For overseas callers, use the style: +44 115 xxx xxxx

Displaying 0115 numbers in the correct format makes them easier to remember and dial correctly. [Reasons why...]

Recent History

The 0115 area code has existed since April 1995. As of 2011, standard local numbers begin with 2, 7, 8 or 9.

1994	The area code for Nottingham is 0602. Example: (0602) 234567
1995	0602 code replaced by 0115. Old six-digit local numbers prefixed with '9' to become seven digits long. Example: (0116) 9234567
1997	Local numbers beginning with '8' made available.
2006	Local numbers beginning with '7' made available.
2009	Handful of local numbers beginning with '2' issued.

Links

• How to write a UK phone number
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