0118 area code — Reading
In United Kingdom, the area code 0118 covers Reading. Numbers are written internationally as +44 118.
How to call Reading
- From abroad
- +44 118 XXX XXXX
- Within United Kingdom
- 0118 XXX XXXX
- Country calling code
- +44
About the 0118 area code
When you see a number beginning +44 118, it belongs to Reading: the 44 is United Kingdom's country calling code and 118 is the area code.
Area codes like 0118 tie a phone number to a place — useful for knowing where a call or message originates, and for signing up to services that expect a local United Kingdom number. To actually receive an SMS on a United Kingdom number, a temporary or virtual line does the job without exposing your own SIM.
Frequently asked questions
What area code is Reading?
Reading uses the area code 0118, written internationally as +44 118.
How do I call Reading from another country?
Dial your international access code, then +44 118, then the local number — dropping the national leading 0.
What time is it in Reading?
Reading is in the Europe/London time zone; the live clock above shows the current local time.
Is 0118 a mobile or a landline code?
0118 is a geographic (landline) area code for Reading. Mobile numbers in United Kingdom use their own separate prefixes.