Tyneside & North East

Newcastle Area Code
0191 Guide

Connect with the North East. The 0191 code covers Newcastle, Gateshead, Sunderland, and Durham. Get a local presence in Tyneside instantly from your browser.

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How to Dial 0191 Numbers

Newcastle uses the 0191 area code followed by a 7-digit local number.

From Within UK

Dial the full code including the zero.

0191 xxx xxxx

From Abroad

Dial +44 and drop the leading zero.

+44 191 xxx xxxx

Understanding 0191 Districts

The 0191 code is unique because it covers multiple cities. The digit following 0191 tells you the location.

Newcastle Central

City Centre/North
Prefix: 0191 2

Gateshead

South of Tyne
Prefix: 0191 4

Sunderland

Wearside
Prefix: 0191 5

Durham

County Durham
Prefix: 0191 3

North Shields

Coastal
Prefix: 0191 25

South Shields

Coastal
Prefix: 0191 45

Wallsend

North Tyneside
Prefix: 0191 26

Washington

Sunderland/Gateshead
Prefix: 0191 41

Your Business Presence in
The North East

From the Quayside in Newcastle to the tech parks of Sunderland, the North East is a hub of innovation. A 0191 number gives you access to over 1 million people in Tyne and Wear and County Durham.

  • Cover Newcastle, Gateshead, and Sunderland with one code
  • Professional presence for North East clients
  • Crystal clear HD voice quality
  • No hardware required - 100% cloud based

Industrial

Connect with the region's strong manufacturing and engineering sectors.

Regional

One number covers the entire Tyne and Wear region.

Secure

Encrypted VoIP calls keep your business data safe.

Instant

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does 0191 cover Middlesbrough?

No, Middlesbrough uses the 01642 area code. 0191 covers Newcastle, Gateshead, Sunderland, and Durham.

Can I keep my 0191 number if I move office?

Yes! Because StartACall numbers are virtual (VoIP), you can take your 0191 number with you anywhere in the world. You don't need to be physically located in Newcastle.

Is 0191 a toll-free number?

No, 0191 is a standard geographic landline code. Calls are charged at standard UK rates. However, receiving calls on your StartACall number is often free or very low cost depending on your plan.

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