How much does it cost to call a 01309 number?

Calls to 01309 numbers are standard geographic landline calls, charged at your provider’s normal UK landline rate and usually included in inclusive minutes — the same as calling an 03 number.

I had a missed call from a 01309 number — is it a scam?

Not necessarily, but be careful: scammers spoof local codes such as 01309 so a call looks like it’s from Forres and you’re more likely to answer. If in doubt, hang up and call the organisation back on a number you find independently.

How do I dial a Forres number from abroad?

Drop the leading 0 and add +44. A number written as 01309 XXXXXX becomes +44 1309 XXXXXX when dialled internationally.

Can this tool tell me who owns the number?

No. It shows the area of the dialling code and the provider Ofcom allocated the number range to — not the individual or business holding a specific number, which may also have been ported to another network.

01309 Area Code – Forres | Dialling Code, Format & Call Charges

Q: Where is the 01309 area code?

01309 is the UK geographic dialling code for Forres. Any number written as 01309 XXXXXX is tied to the Forres dialling-code area, though with modern VoIP a business can keep its 01309 number after moving away.

Dialling code: 01309
Area: Forres
Number type: Geographic landline (01/02)
Local format: 01309 XXXXXX
From abroad: +44 1309 XXXXXX
Ofcom number blocks: 442
Blocks in service: 106
Range holders: 85

Where is the 01309 area code?

The 01309 dialling code is the UK geographic area code for Forres. Because 01309 is a geographic (01/02) code, a number using it is tied to the Forres dialling-code area — though with modern hosted telephony (VoIP) a business can keep a 01309 number after moving premises, so the code reflects the number’s designated area rather than a guaranteed physical location today.

Ofcom currently lists 442 number blocks under 01309, of which 106 are allocated to 85 communications providers.

Forres phone number format

A Forres number is made up of a 5-digit area code followed by a 5 or 6-digit local number. Written in full it looks like 01309 XXXXXX (the Xs stand for the local digits). Ofcom has not reserved a fictitious drama range for 01309; for on-screen examples it recommends the unused 01632 960000–01632 960999 range.

Who holds 01309 number ranges?

Ofcom allocates 01309 numbers to providers in blocks. These providers hold the largest allocations under 01309:

Range holder (allocated by Ofcom)	Number blocks	Example range
BT	7	`01309 54XXXX`
Vodafone Ltd (C&W)	7	`01309 600XXX`
Inet Telecoms Ltd (Voipfone)	3	`01309 720XXX`
TalkTalk Communications Limited	3	`01309 261XXX`
DRD Communications Limited	2	`01309 221XXX`
Datazero Ltd	2	`01309 750XXX`
Digital Space Group Limited	2	`01309 52XXXX`
Fuse 2 Communications Ltd	2	`01309 757XXX`

…and 77 more providers hold smaller allocations in this range.

Ofcom’s data shows the provider each number range was originally allocated to — not who holds an individual number today. Numbers are frequently moved (ported) between providers, and no public database reveals the person or business behind a specific number, so treat any service that claims to with suspicion.

01309 number ranges

Browse the allocated 01309 ranges by their first local digit — each guide lists the providers holding that slice of Forres’s numbers:

01309 2XXXXX · 21 ranges 01309 3XXXXX · 9 ranges 01309 4XXXXX · 9 ranges 01309 5XXXXX · 11 ranges 01309 6XXXXX · 15 ranges 01309 7XXXXX · 41 ranges

Call charges for 01309 numbers

Calls to 01309 geographic numbers are charged at your phone provider’s standard UK landline rate and are normally included in inclusive call minutes. UK-wide 03 numbers are guaranteed by Ofcom to cost the same as 01/02 calls, while 084, 087 and 09 numbers cost considerably more — always check the prefix before you dial.

Spotting spoofed 01309 scam calls

Fraudsters frequently spoof local dialling codes, faking the caller ID so a scam call appears to come from a Forres (01309) number you might trust. Remember:

A familiar 01309 area code is not proof the caller is local or genuine — caller ID can be faked.
Banks, HMRC and the police will never ask you to move money or share passwords or one-time codes over the phone.
If a call feels off, hang up, wait a moment, and call the organisation back on a number from their official website or your statement.
Report nuisance calls to the ICO and forward scam texts to 7726 (free).

Other dialling codes in this range

Numerically adjacent UK dialling codes:

01307 Forfar Area code guide 01308 Bridport Area code guide 0131 Edinburgh Area code guide 01320 Fort Augustus Area code guide

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01309 area code – Forres