016973 Area Code
Wigton Telephone Numbers
The 016973 area code covers Wigton and the surrounding area.
016973 numbers can also be based in the following locations near to Wigton:
- Abbeytown
- Aspatria
- Kirkbridge (Carlisle)
- Low Ireby
- Silloth
Please note that an 016973 number does not necessarily come from one of these locations, although the majority do.
People or businesses based outside of this geographical location may still register 016973 numbers.
This is often done to give the impression of having a local presence.
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How to write an 016973 telephone number
The correct way to write number beginning 016973 is in the format 016973 xxxxx
The local number (the part of the number after the dialling code) is 5 digits long
The cost of calling an 016973 number
When calling from a land line, calls to 016973 numbers can cost up to 10p per minute, dependent on the
time of day, and there is usually also a call set-up fee.
When calling from mobile phones, calls to
these numbers cost between 10p and 40p per minute.
Most land line operators offer inclusive call packages which allow calls free at certain times of the day, or at all times, and most mobile companies include free any-time minutes in the monthly contract payment, or a bundle of minutes for a reduced cost in the form of a top-up credit.
Codes near to the 016973 area code:
- 016974 Raughton Head about 8 miles to the E
- 01228 Carlisle about 10 miles to the ENE
- 01461 Gretna about 12 miles to the NNE
- 017687 Keswick about 16 miles to the S
- 01697 Brampton (Cumbria) about 19 miles to the ENE
- 01900 Workington about 20 miles to the WSW
- 01768 Penrith about 20 miles to the ESE
- 017684 Pooley Bridge about 20 miles to the ESE
- 01576 Lockerbie about 22 miles to the NNW
- 013873 Langholm about 24 miles to the NNE
- 01387 Dumfries about 24 miles to the WNW
- 01946 Whitehaven about 26 miles to the WSW
- 01931 Shap about 28 miles to the ESE
- 01434 Haltwhistle about 30 miles to the ENE
- 019467 Gosforth about 30 miles to the SW
View a list of the allocated number ranges for 016973 numbers
Map of the area covered by the 016973 dialling code
