0191 area code: Newcastle upon Tyne, Sunderland and Durham
Updated: 17/09/2026
0191 is the area code for Newcastle upon Tyne, Sunderland and Durham. Landline numbers with this code are written as 0191 XXX XXXX.
0191 area code – Newcastle upon Tyne, Sunderland and Durham
| Area code | 0191 |
|---|---|
| Area | Newcastle upon Tyne, Sunderland and Durham |
| Region | North East England |
| Number format | 0191 XXX XXXX |
| International format | +44 191 XXX XXXX |
An area code does not prove where the caller is. Geographic numbers are also issued to internet phone (VoIP) services, so a business or call centre anywhere can use a local-looking number, and scammers often fake local area codes.
Missed call from a number starting with 0191 – what to do
- Check the full number in the search below to see reviews and reports from other people.
- Never read out one-time passcodes, card details or online banking passwords over the phone. Your bank and the police will never ask you to move money to a "safe account".
- Forward scam texts to 7726 for free and report fraud to Report Fraud, which replaced Action Fraud (in Scotland, to Police Scotland on 101).
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