0116 Area Code — Leicester, Wigston Magna & Humberstone
0116 is the UK dialling code for Leicester in City of Leicester, also serving Wigston Magna, Humberstone and Belgrave, allocated by Ofcom under the National Telephone Numbering Plan. Our database has tracked 1,003 distinct 0116 numbers across 1,642 public lookups.
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Quick facts
Area code
0116
Location
Leicester
County
City of Leicester
Region
East Midlands
Number type
Geographic landline
Number format
0116 XXX XXXX
Operators serving
8+
Call cost
Standard rate
About the 0116 dialling code
0116 is the UK geographic dialling code for Leicester, allocated by Ofcom under the National Telephone Numbering Plan. It is used by landlines — and increasingly VoIP lines — registered to the Leicester area.
A full Leicester number is normally written as 0116 XXX XXXX. You can dial the local part on its own from within the same area, or the full number from anywhere in the UK.
Because of UK number portability and internet calling, a 0116 number no longer guarantees the caller is physically in Leicester. Fraudsters also "spoof" local codes like 0116 so an unknown call looks like a nearby business or neighbour — so treat an unexpected call on what is actually said, not on the area code alone.
Map of the 0116 dialling area
The marker shows Leicester; the shaded circle is an approximate indication of the area the 0116 code serves — exact Ofcom charging-area boundaries are irregular and don't follow a neat radius.
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors. View larger map
Areas typically served by 0116
Settlements in and around the Leicester dialling area that typically use 0116 numbers. Approximate — Ofcom charging-area boundaries don't follow town or county lines exactly, and properties near a boundary may take a neighbouring code.
Calling 0116 from abroad
From outside the UK, dial your international access prefix, then the UK country code 44, then 116 (the area code without its leading zero) and the local number.
| Calling from | Dial |
|---|---|
| United States & Canada | 011 44 116 … |
| Europe / most of the world | 00 44 116 … |
| Australia | 0011 44 116 … |
| Any mobile phone | +44 116 … |
History of the 0116 code
Leicester moved from 0533 to 0116 on PhONEday, 16 April 1995.
Top searched 0116 numbers
These are the 0116 numbers most-looked-up by visitors to our number checker. Click any number to see its full lookup page with risk-level, range holder, and community reports.
| Number | Searches | Last looked up |
|---|---|---|
| 0116 201 8000 | 21 | 10 Jul 2026 |
| 0116 326 3918 | 11 | 7 Jul 2026 |
| 0116 493 0494 | 11 | 28 Jun 2026 |
| 0116 298 6706 | 10 | 27 Jun 2026 |
| 0116 385 0749 | 9 | 7 Jul 2026 |
| 0116 493 0743 | 9 | 2 Jul 2026 |
| 0116 326 3784 | 9 | 30 Jun 2026 |
| 0116 493 0588 | 9 | 29 Jun 2026 |
| 0116 507 6966 | 9 | 25 Jun 2026 |
| 0116 493 0472 | 9 | 23 Jun 2026 |
| 0116 350 4094 | 8 | 6 Jul 2026 |
| 0116 410 0050 | 8 | 1 Jul 2026 |
| 0116 350 3724 | 8 | 30 Jun 2026 |
| 0116 350 2676 | 8 | 29 Jun 2026 |
| 0116 489 0017 | 8 | 28 Jun 2026 |
| 0116 300 0128 | 8 | 25 Jun 2026 |
| 0116 273 0333 | 8 | 24 Jun 2026 |
| 0116 507 4380 | 7 | 9 Jul 2026 |
| 0116 410 5081 | 7 | 2 Jul 2026 |
| 0116 201 8057 | 7 | 29 Jun 2026 |
Is a call from 0116 safe?
Most 0116 calls are ordinary local calls from Leicester homes and businesses. The main risk to be aware of is "neighbour spoofing", where a scammer fakes a local 0116 prefix so you are more likely to answer. Never share bank details, passwords or one-time security codes with an unexpected caller, even when the number looks local — hang up and call the organisation back on a number you have verified yourself.
To call a 0116 (Leicester) number from outside the UK, drop the leading zero and dial +44 116 followed by the local number.
Operators serving Leicester
These UK communications providers have been allocated 0116 number blocks by Ofcom. The number of blocks per operator gives a rough sense of how widely each provider serves this area.
| Provider (Ofcom-allocated) | Allocated blocks |
|---|---|
| BT | 66 |
| Virgin Media Limited | 19 |
| Vodafone Ltd (C&W) | 15 |
| Gamma Telecom Holdings Limited | 15 |
| GCI Network Solutions Limited | 6 |
| TalkTalk Communications Limited | 5 |
| Sky UK Limited | 4 |
| Digital Space Group Limited | 3 |
Ofcom number ranges on 0116
Ofcom's National Numbering Plan lists 1,000 number blocks under 0116, of which 270 are allocated to 138 communications providers. The first allocated blocks are shown below — look up any full number with the number checker to see its exact range holder.
| Number block | Status | Range holder (Ofcom-allocated) |
|---|---|---|
0116002… | Allocated | Virgin Media Limited |
0116005… | Allocated | Virgin Media Limited |
0116101… | Allocated | Vodafone Ltd (C&W) |
0116102… | Allocated | Vodafone Ltd (C&W) |
0116105… | Allocated | GCI Network Solutions Limited |
0116200… | Allocated | BT |
0116201… | Allocated | Vodafone Ltd (C&W) |
0116202… | Allocated | Vodafone Ltd (C&W) |
0116204… | Allocated | BT |
0116205… | Allocated | BT |
0116206… | Allocated | BT |
0116207… | Allocated | Vodafone Ltd (C&W) |
Showing 12 of 270 allocated blocks. Source: Ofcom telephone numbering data, updated weekly.
Common scam patterns reported in Leicester
Categories most-commonly tagged on user-submitted reports for 0116 numbers in our community comments.
- scam — 2 reports
- silent — 1 report
How to block and report 0116 spam calls
Block or report 0116
- You can block 0116 directly from your recent-calls list on iPhone or Android, and forward scam texts free to 7726.
- Scam or fraud calls should be reported to Action Fraud (0300 123 2040) or Police Scotland (101); persistent marketing calls to the ICO / TPS.
Full step-by-step instructions for every phone, network-level blocking and all UK reporting routes are in our guide: How to block and report unwanted calls in the UK.
How to stop unwanted calls for good
Blocking 0116 numbers stops that one number, but determined nuisance callers simply switch numbers. Silencing unknown callers, enabling your network's free spam shield and registering with the TPS cut the volume across the board — our canonical guide walks through each step: How to block and report unwanted calls in the UK.
Frequently asked questions about the 0116 code
Where is the 0116 area code?
The 0116 area code is allocated by Ofcom to Leicester in City of Leicester, United Kingdom. It is a geographic UK landline dialling code under the National Telephone Numbering Plan. The surrounding dialling area also takes in Wigston Magna, Humberstone, Belgrave and nearby villages.
Is 0116 always a Leicester number?
Numbers with the 0116 prefix were originally allocated by Ofcom to Leicester. With UK number portability and VoIP allowing geographic relocation while keeping the same number, the call origin can differ from the original area, but the prefix's official assigned location remains Leicester.
How do I block 0116 spam calls?
On iPhone, tap the (i) next to the number in Recents and choose Block this Caller. On Android, long-press the number in Recents and choose Block. To prevent unknown 0116 numbers ringing, enable Settings → Phone → Silence Unknown Callers (iPhone) or your dialler's spam filter (Android). Forward spam texts to 7726 free of charge.
How much does a 0116 call cost?
Calls to UK 0116 geographic numbers are charged at your provider's standard rate and are usually included in inclusive minutes on any modern landline or mobile plan.
Neighbouring dialling codes
Codes covering areas around Leicester — useful when a caller is nearby but outside the 0116 boundary.
Living in or moving to Leicester?
Our free postcode reports cover house prices, crime, broadband and schools for the districts around Leicester.
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