016973 area code
Wigton
The area code 016973 is for Wigton and the surrounding area.
Locations using 016973 numbers include:
- Abbeytown
- Aspatria
- Kirkbride
- Low Ireby
- Silloth
- Wigton
Most numbers using the 016973 area code are normal Wigton landlines but be aware that, as is the case for all UK area codes, such numbers may also be used for services without any physical link to the area. (More info)
016973 area code information
| Area code: | 016973 |
| Location: | Wigton |
| Ceremonial county: | Cumbria |
| Call costs: | Normal landline rate |
| Local number length: | 5 digits |
| Number format: | 016973 xxxxx |
| International number format: | +44 16973 xxxxx |
| Number shortages predicted: | No |
| Last code change: | April 1995 (previously 06973) |
Area code history
Wigton used the area code 0965 until the early 1990s, when numbers were transferred to the 06973 area code (since changed to 016973).