Leicester phone numbers: the 0116 area code
0116 is the telephone area code for Leicester, in Leicestershire. You can get a local 0116 number for your business from Voxora and answer calls anywhere over the internet, on a mobile app, a desk phone or a web browser, and keep your existing number if you already have one.
Where does the 0116 area code cover?
0116 is the telephone area code for Leicester, in Leicestershire. It covers Leicester, Wigston, Oadby and the surrounding area. If you run a business in or around Leicester, a 0116 number gives you a recognisable local presence.
Doing business in Leicester
Leicester is the largest city in the East Midlands and one of the UK's most diverse, with an economy rooted in manufacturing, textiles, logistics and a strong retail and university presence. The city sits at the centre of the country's road network, making it a natural base for distribution and service businesses. Companies across Leicester, Wigston and Oadby use local 0116 numbers to stay close to East Midlands customers. A 0116 number signals an established local presence, and a cloud phone system lets you answer it from anywhere across the city and the region.
How to get a 0116 number for your business
With a Voxora cloud phone system you can get a brand new 0116 (Leicester) number in minutes, even if you are not based in Leicester. Your calls ring on a desk phone, a mobile app or a web browser, so your team can answer a Leicester number from anywhere. You can add call menus, voicemail to email, call recording and an AI receptionist on top, with no new phone lines or hardware.
Keep your existing 0116 number
Already have a 0116 number? You can move it to Voxora through number porting and keep it exactly as it is. Porting is normally free, your number does not change, and your calls simply start ringing on the new system once the transfer completes. This matters more than ever with the UK landline network switching off on 31 January 2027, when traditional phone lines are retired and every business needs an internet-based phone service.
Why a local Leicester number still helps
A local 0116 number signals to customers that you are an established, reachable business in the Leicester area, which can lift answer rates and trust compared with an unknown mobile or non-geographic number. Because the number runs over the internet, you keep that local identity even if you move premises or work remotely.
How 0116 numbers are written
Leicester numbers are written as 0116 XXX XXXX, with 0116 as the area code followed by the local number. Dial the full number including the leading zero from within the UK; callers from abroad replace the leading zero with +44.
Frequently asked questions
What area does the 0116 code cover?
0116 is the area code for Leicester, in Leicestershire. It covers Leicester, Wigston, Oadby and the surrounding area.
Can I get a 0116 number if I am not based in Leicester?
Yes. With a cloud phone system you can get a 0116 (Leicester) number wherever you are and answer it on a mobile app, a desk phone or a browser. It gives you a local Leicester presence without a physical office there.
Can I keep my existing 0116 number?
Yes. You can move an existing 0116 number to a new provider through number porting and keep it. Porting is normally free and does not change your number.
Do I need a landline for a 0116 number?
No. A 0116 number can run entirely over the internet as a VoIP number, so you do not need a traditional phone line. That is also why it is unaffected by the UK PSTN switch-off on 31 January 2027.
How much does a 0116 number cost?
Pricing depends on the plan and how many users you need rather than the area code itself. See our pricing page for current UK plans and what is included.
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