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01206 area code information
The phone area code for Colchester uses 6 local number digits after the area code prefix of 01206. Based in the county of Essex in the East Anglia region of England, calls from Colchester telephone numbers typically always follow the format of 01206 [-][-][-][-][-][-].
Other locations using the (0)1206 area code
There are a number of other locations in local proximity to the Colchester area that use the same number format. The list below represents some of the other towns and villages that use the same prefix:
- Ardleigh
- Birch
- Brightlingsea
- Colchester
- Dedham
- East Bay
- East Bergholt
- Fordham
- Great Bentley
- Great Horkesley
- Higham
- Highwoods
- Layer-de-la-Haye
- Manningtree
- Marks Tey
- Nayland
- Peldon
- Rowhedge
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| Dialling Code | 01206 |
| Local Number Digits | 6 |
| UK Format | 01206 [-][-][-][-][-][-] |
| International Format | +44 (0)1206 |
| Location | Colchester |
| County | Essex |
| Country | England |
| Geo Coordinates | 51.895927, 0.891874 |