Geographic numbers

01224 numbers in Aberdeen

01224 is the area code for Aberdeen. Ofcom’s numbering data lists 487 number ranges starting 01224, allocated to 91 providers. The largest holder is BT, with 16% of them.

Number type
Geographic numbers
01 / 02
Area
Aberdeen
0 area codes
Ofcom ranges
487
364 allocated
First allocated
1994
91 providers

Who were 01224 ranges given to?

Providers Ofcom allocated these number ranges to.

  • Not allocated to a provider123 ranges
  • BT77 ranges
  • Gamma Telecom Holdings Limited55 ranges
  • Vodafone Ltd (C&W)37 ranges
  • Sky UK Limited30 ranges
  • TalkTalk Communications Limited18 ranges
  • Colt Technology Services16 ranges
  • Magrathea Telecommunications Limited9 ranges
  • Verizon UK Limited8 ranges
  • Voxbone SA7 ranges
  • GCI Network Solutions Limited6 ranges
  • (AQ) LIMITED3 ranges

+ 80 more

Range status

How Ofcom lists the ranges starting 01224.

Allocated · 364 Protected · 111 Free · 12

Allocations by year

19942026

What do these statuses mean?

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Each block below starts 01224. Pick one to narrow it down.

What a 01224 number tells you

What it is

Ordinary landline numbers tied to a place. The area code tells you which dialling area the number was issued for – 0161 is Manchester, 020 is London, 01388 is Bishop Auckland.

What it costs

Charged as a normal UK call and usually included in landline and mobile allowances.

Watch out for

A local-looking number feels familiar, which is exactly why scammers spoof them. A local area code is not proof the caller is local.

The range holder isn’t necessarily the caller. Ofcom gives numbers to providers in blocks, and people and businesses can take their number with them when they switch. To find out who actually called, check the full number.
Questions

01224 numbers: common questions

Who owns 01224 numbers?

Ofcom allocated the ranges starting 01224 to BT, Gamma Telecom Holdings Limited, Vodafone Ltd (C&W) and others. Numbers can be moved between providers, so this shows who the range was originally given to – not who is using a particular number today.

How do I call a 01224 number from abroad?

Replace the leading 0 with +44. For example, a number starting 01224 becomes +44 1224 followed by the rest of the number.

How much does it cost to call a 01224 number?

Charged as a normal UK call and usually included in landline and mobile allowances.

Is a call from a 01224 number a scam?

A local-looking number feels familiar, which is exactly why scammers spoof them. A local area code is not proof the caller is local. Check the full number on Who’s Calling to see if it belongs to a verified business and what other people have reported.

Did a 01224 number call you?

Check the full number to see if it belongs to a verified UK business and what other people have reported.

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