01268 is the area code for Basildon, Essex, UK.
The 01268 area code also covers Canvey Island, Rayleigh, and Wickford.
Dialling Basildon Phone Numbers from Overseas
To dial a phone number in Basildon from overseas:
- Dial the international access code for the country you are calling from (typically 00, 011, or +)
- Dial the country code for the United Kingdom (44)
- Dial the area code for Basildon without the first zero (1268)
- Dial the phone number of the person/business
- Full example telephone number to dial: 00 44 1268 111111
Dialling Basildon Phone Numbers from the UK
To dial a telephone number in Basildon from within the UK use the area code 01268 plus the number. For example 01268 111111.
If calling a local phone number in Basildon from a landline that also has the area code 01268, the 01268 area code is not needed.

Current Time in Basildon
The current time in Basildon and the UK is . The date is .
Map of Basildon
The map below shows the location of Basildon.
