01942 is the area code for Wigan, Greater Manchester, UK.
The code also covers areas such as Ashton-in-Makerfield, Atherton, Golborne, Haydock, Hindley, Ince-in-Makerfield, Leigh, Platt Bridge, Tydesley, and Westhoughton.
Dialling Wigan Phone Numbers from Overseas
To dial a phone number in Wigan 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 Wigan without the first zero (1942)
- Dial the phone number of the person/business
- Full example telephone number to dial: 00 44 1942 111111
Dialling Wigan Phone Numbers from the UK
To dial a telephone number in Wigan from within the UK use the area code 01942 plus the number. For example 01942 111111.
If calling a local phone number in Wigan from a landline that also has the area code 01942, the 01942 area code is not needed.

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