01271 area code — Barnstaple
In United Kingdom, the area code 01271 covers Barnstaple. Numbers are written internationally as +44 1271.
How to call Barnstaple
- From abroad
- +44 1271 XXX XXXX
- Within United Kingdom
- 01271 XXX XXXX
- Country calling code
- +44
About the 01271 area code
When you see a number beginning +44 1271, it belongs to Barnstaple: the 44 is United Kingdom's country calling code and 1271 is the area code.
Area codes like 01271 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 Barnstaple?
Barnstaple uses the area code 01271, written internationally as +44 1271.
How do I call Barnstaple from another country?
Dial your international access code, then +44 1271, then the local number — dropping the national leading 0.
What time is it in Barnstaple?
Barnstaple is in the Europe/London time zone; the live clock above shows the current local time.
Is 01271 a mobile or a landline code?
01271 is a geographic (landline) area code for Barnstaple. Mobile numbers in United Kingdom use their own separate prefixes.