0239 area code — Portsmouth
In United Kingdom, the area code 0239 covers Portsmouth. Numbers are written internationally as +44 239.
How to call Portsmouth
- From abroad
- +44 239 XXX XXXX
- Within United Kingdom
- 0239 XXX XXXX
- Country calling code
- +44
About the 0239 area code
When you see a number beginning +44 239, it belongs to Portsmouth: the 44 is United Kingdom's country calling code and 239 is the area code.
Area codes like 0239 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 Portsmouth?
Portsmouth uses the area code 0239, written internationally as +44 239.
How do I call Portsmouth from another country?
Dial your international access code, then +44 239, then the local number — dropping the national leading 0.
What time is it in Portsmouth?
Portsmouth is in the Europe/London time zone; the live clock above shows the current local time.
Is 0239 a mobile or a landline code?
0239 is a geographic (landline) area code for Portsmouth. Mobile numbers in United Kingdom use their own separate prefixes.