061 area code — Limerick
In Ireland, the area code 061 covers Limerick. Numbers are written internationally as +353 61.
How to call Limerick
- From abroad
- +353 61 XXX XXXX
- Within Ireland
- 061 XXX XXXX
- Country calling code
- +353
About the 061 area code
When you see a number beginning +353 61, it belongs to Limerick: the 353 is Ireland's country calling code and 61 is the area code.
Area codes like 061 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 Ireland number. To actually receive an SMS on a Ireland number, a temporary or virtual line does the job without exposing your own SIM.
Frequently asked questions
What area code is Limerick?
Limerick uses the area code 061, written internationally as +353 61.
How do I call Limerick from another country?
Dial your international access code, then +353 61, then the local number — dropping the national leading 0.
What time is it in Limerick?
Limerick is in the Europe/Dublin time zone; the live clock above shows the current local time.
Is 061 a mobile or a landline code?
061 is a geographic (landline) area code for Limerick. Mobile numbers in Ireland use their own separate prefixes.