Call Manchester, United Kingdom
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💡 Calling Manchester Tips
- • Always include the area code 161 when calling Manchester
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- • Billed per second after the first minute
Popular Areas in Manchester
Key neighborhoods and districts
City Centre
Prefix: 0161-8
Central business district with offices, retail, hotels, and Northern Quarter creative quarter.
Spinningfields
Prefix: 0161-8
Financial and professional services district with modern office towers, law firms, and banks.
MediaCityUK
Prefix: 0161-8
Media and digital hub in Salford with BBC, ITV Studios, digital agencies, and tech companies.
Manchester Science Park
Prefix: 0161-2
Innovation hub for technology, life sciences, and research-based businesses near universities.
About Calling Manchester
Manchester, located in North West England, is the UK's third-largest urban area with over 550,000 residents in the city and 2.8 million in Greater Manchester. The birthplace of the Industrial Revolution, Manchester has reinvented itself as a major center for media, technology, finance, and creative industries. The city is home to MediaCityUK (BBC and ITV operations), a thriving tech sector, strong universities, and growing financial services. Manchester's economy spans media production, digital technology, professional services, advanced manufacturing, and life sciences. The city operates on GMT/BST with business hours from 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM Monday through Friday. When calling Manchester, you'll connect with professionals in media, technology, finance, creative industries, education, and diverse business sectors. Manchester offers Northern England's premier business environment with lower costs than London.
Business Districts
BBC MediaCityUK
Major BBC production center and ITV Studios creating significant media and production ecosystem.
Format: 0161-XXX-XXXX
Manchester Airport
UK's third-busiest airport providing international connectivity and aviation-related businesses.
Format: 0161-XXX-XXXX
University of Manchester
Leading research university driving innovation in science, technology, and business collaboration.
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Local Tips
Manchester combines city vibrancy with Northern friendliness. Cost of living is significantly lower than London. Excellent rail links to London (2 hours) and other UK cities. The city has thriving cultural scene supporting creative industries. Strong football heritage (Manchester United, Manchester City) creates international profile. Weather is rainy; be prepared. "Northern Powerhouse" initiative drives economic growth.
How to Call Manchester
Step-by-step dialing instructions
Local Dialing
For local calls within Manchester, dial the 7-digit local number from Manchester landlines. Mobile phones should dial area code 0161 followed by the 7-digit number.
Special Prefixes
Emergency services: 999 or 112. Non-emergency police: 101. NHS: 111. City council: 0161-234-5000.
Carrier Information
Major carriers include EE, O2, Vodafone, and Three. Excellent 4G/5G coverage in Greater Manchester, particularly in city center and MediaCityUK.
Calling Etiquette
Business culture is direct, friendly, and unpretentious. Less formal than London. Punctuality valued but atmosphere more relaxed. Northern friendliness evident in business relationships. Email or LinkedIn for initial contact.
Quick Dialing Format
Example: +44 161 1234567
Why Call Manchester?
Common reasons people call this city
Media Production
Connect with TV production companies, digital media firms, broadcasters, and content creators.
Digital Technology
Network with software companies, digital agencies, e-commerce firms, and tech startups.
Financial Services
Reach banks, insurance companies, asset managers, and professional financial services.
Life Sciences
Contact pharmaceutical companies, biotech firms, and medical research organizations.
Manchester at a Glance
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