0161

Area code for Manchester

UK area code 0161 is for the city of Manchester and the surrounding area.

Areas using 0161 numbers include Altrincham, Ardwick, Ashton under Lyne, Blackfriars, Bramhall, Broughton, Bury, Cheetham Hill, Chorlton cum Hardy, Collyhurst, Denton, Didsbury, Droylsden, Eccles, Failsworth, Gatley, Heaton Moor, Hulme Hall, Hyde, Irlam, Longford, Marple, Middleton, Moss Side, Oldham, Pendleton, Prestwich, Radcliffe, Ringway, Rusholme, Sale, Stalybridge, Stepping Hill, Stockport, Swinton, Trafford, Urmston, Walkden, Whitefield, Woodley and Wythenshawe.

Number Format

Local telephone numbers are 7 digits long. An 0161 number should be displayed in the format: (0161) xxx xxxx.

History and Notes

The 0161 area code has existed since 16th April 1995. Prior to this date the code was 061.