01772 is the area code for Preston, Lancashire, UK.
The code also covers areas such as Bamber Bridge, Broughton, Fulwood, Kirkham, Leyland, Longridge, Longton, and Samlesbury.
Dialling Preston Phone Numbers from Overseas
To dial a phone number in Preston 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 Preston without the first zero (1772)
- Dial the phone number of the person/business
- Full example telephone number to dial: 00 44 1772 111111
Dialling Preston Phone Numbers from the UK
To dial a telephone number in Preston from within the UK use the area code 01772 plus the number. For example 01772 111111.
If calling a local phone number in Preston from a landline that also has the area code 01772, the 01772 area code is not needed.

Current Time in Preston
The current time in Preston and the UK is . The date is .
Map of Preston
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