01983 is the area code for Isle of Wight, UK.
The dialling code covers all locations including Cowes, Newport, Ryde, Sandown, and Shanklin.
Dialling Isle of Wight Phone Numbers from Overseas
To dial a phone number in Isle of Wight 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 Isle of Wight without the first zero (1983)
- Dial the phone number of the person/business
- Full example telephone number to dial: 00 44 1983 111111
Dialling Isle of Wight Phone Numbers from the UK
To dial a telephone number in Isle of Wight from within the UK use the area code 01983 plus the number. For example 01983 111111.
If calling a local phone number in Isle of Wight from a landline that also has the area code 01983, the 01983 area code is not needed.

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