How much does it cost to call a 01324 number?

Calls to 01324 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 01324 number — is it a scam?

Not necessarily, but be careful: scammers spoof local codes such as 01324 so a call looks like it’s from Falkirk 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 Falkirk number from abroad?

Drop the leading 0 and add +44. A number written as 01324 XXXXXX becomes +44 1324 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.

01324 Area Code – Falkirk | Dialling Code, Format & Call Charges

Q: Where is the 01324 area code?

01324 is the UK geographic dialling code for Falkirk. Any number written as 01324 XXXXXX is tied to the Falkirk dialling-code area, though with modern VoIP a business can keep its 01324 number after moving away.

Dialling code: 01324
Area: Falkirk
Number type: Geographic landline (01/02)
Local format: 01324 XXXXXX
From abroad: +44 1324 XXXXXX
Ofcom number blocks: 406
Blocks in service: 200
Range holders: 104

Where is the 01324 area code?

The 01324 dialling code is the UK geographic area code for Falkirk. Because 01324 is a geographic (01/02) code, a number using it is tied to the Falkirk dialling-code area — though with modern hosted telephony (VoIP) a business can keep a 01324 number after moving premises, so the code reflects the number’s designated area rather than a guaranteed physical location today.

Ofcom currently lists 406 number blocks under 01324, of which 200 are allocated to 104 communications providers.

Falkirk phone number format

A Falkirk 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 01324 XXXXXX (the Xs stand for the local digits). Ofcom has not reserved a fictitious drama range for 01324; for on-screen examples it recommends the unused 01632 960000–01632 960999 range.

Who holds 01324 number ranges?

Ofcom allocates 01324 numbers to providers in blocks. These providers hold the largest allocations under 01324:

Range holder (allocated by Ofcom)	Number blocks	Example range
BT	25	`01324 10XXXX`
Virgin Media Limited	20	`01324 41XXXX`
Vodafone Ltd (C&W)	18	`01324 40XXXX`
Sky UK Limited	13	`01324 262XXX`
GCI Network Solutions Limited	11	`01324 440XXX`
TalkTalk Communications Limited	6	`01324 227XXX`
Digital Space Group Limited	3	`01324 213XXX`
Resilient Limited	3	`01324 290XXX`

…and 96 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.

01324 number ranges

Browse the allocated 01324 ranges by their first local digit — each guide lists the providers holding that slice of Falkirk’s numbers:

01324 1XXXXX · 1 ranges 01324 2XXXXX · 50 ranges 01324 3XXXXX · 64 ranges 01324 4XXXXX · 18 ranges 01324 5XXXXX · 8 ranges 01324 6XXXXX · 25 ranges 01324 7XXXXX · 14 ranges 01324 8XXXXX · 10 ranges 01324 9XXXXX · 10 ranges

Call charges for 01324 numbers

Calls to 01324 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 01324 scam calls

Fraudsters frequently spoof local dialling codes, faking the caller ID so a scam call appears to come from a Falkirk (01324) number you might trust. Remember:

A familiar 01324 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:

01322 Dartford Area code guide 01323 Eastbourne Area code guide 01325 Darlington Area code guide 01326 Falmouth Area code guide

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01324 area code – Falkirk