023 area code: Southampton
023 is the UK dialling code for Southampton and Portsmouth in Hampshire. Local numbers are written 023 80xx xxxx.
023 number formats
| Place | UK format | International |
|---|---|---|
| Southampton | 023 80xx xxxx | +44 23 80xx xxxx |
| Portsmouth | 023 92xx xxxx | +44 23 92xx xxxx |
Calls to 023 numbers cost the same as any other UK landline and count towards inclusive minutes on most plans.
Get a 023 number for your business
A local 023 number helps you win calls from customers in Southampton. It is virtual, so it rings your mobile, desk phones, Teams or our answering team.
- Choose your own number, including memorable patterns
- Route calls by time of day
- Show the number on outbound calls from our app
- Keep it if you move provider
023 area code questions
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Where is the 023 area code?
023 is the dialling code for Southampton and Portsmouth, in Hampshire, South East England.
Is 023 a mobile number?
No. 023 is a geographic landline code. Calls to 023 numbers are charged at standard landline rates and are included in most UK mobile and landline bundles. The number may still be answered on a mobile if it is a virtual number.
How do I call a 023 number from abroad?
Dial +44, drop the first 0, then dial the rest of the number. For example +44 23 80xx xxxx.
Who is calling me from a 023 number?
A 023 number belongs to a landline or virtual number registered in the Southampton area. The code cannot tell you who the caller is. If you do not recognise the call, let it go to voicemail, and never share payment or security details with an unexpected caller.
Can my business get a 023 number?
Yes. We supply 023 numbers that ring any phone in the UK, so you can have a Southampton presence wherever your team works. The number should be used for genuine business in or with the area.
Get a 023 number for your business
Tell us how your business takes calls today and we will recommend a setup, with a clear monthly price. Most quotes are ready the same day.
- UK-based support team
- Free setup and number porting on most plans
- Monthly rolling options available
- No obligation quote
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