How much does it cost to call an 01522 number?

Calls to 01522 numbers are geographic landline calls, charged at your provider’s standard UK landline rate and normally included in any inclusive minutes — the same as calling an 03 number.

I had a missed call from an 01522 number — is it a scam?

Not necessarily, but be careful. Scammers often spoof local codes such as 01522 so a call looks like it’s from Lincoln and you’re more likely to answer. A familiar area code is never proof of who is calling — if in doubt, hang up and call the organisation back on a number you find independently.

How do I dial a Lincoln number from abroad?

Drop the leading 0 and add the UK country code +44. A Lincoln number written as 01522 XXXXXX becomes +44 1522 XXXXXX when dialled internationally.

Can this tool tell me who owns the number?

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

01522 Area Code – Lincoln | Dialling Code, Format & Call Charges

Q: Where is the 01522 area code?

01522 is the UK geographic dialling code for Lincoln, covering Lincoln and central Lincolnshire. It sits in Lincolnshire in East Midlands, England. Lincoln is a historic cathedral city dominated by its Norman cathedral and castle.

Dialling code: 01522
Area / city: Lincoln
Covers: Lincoln and central Lincolnshire
County: Lincolnshire
Region / nation: East Midlands, England
Number type: Geographic landline (01/02)
Local format: 01522 XXXXXX
From abroad: +44 1522 XXXXXX

Where is the 01522 area code?

The 01522 dialling code is the UK geographic area code for Lincoln, covering Lincoln and central Lincolnshire. Lincoln lies in Lincolnshire, in the East Midlands region of England. Lincoln is a historic cathedral city dominated by its Norman cathedral and castle.

Because 01522 is a geographic (01/02) code, a number using it is tied to the Lincoln area — though with modern hosted telephony (VoIP) a business can keep an 01522 number even after moving premises, so the code reflects the original area rather than a guaranteed physical location today.

Lincoln phone number format & example

An Lincoln 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 01522 XXXXXX (the Xs stand for the local digits). Ofcom has not reserved a dedicated fictitious range for 01522. For on-screen examples it recommends the unused 01632 960000–01632 960999 range. Real Lincoln numbers follow the pattern 01522 XXXXXX.

How to dial a Lincoln (01522) number

Within the Lincoln area: on most lines you can dial just the local part of the number, although dialling the full national number including 01522 always works.
From elsewhere in the UK: dial the full number including the area code — 01522 XXXXXX.
From abroad: replace the leading 0 with +44 — +44 1522 XXXXXX.

Call charges for 01522 numbers

Calls to 01522 geographic numbers are charged at your phone provider’s standard UK landline rate and are normally included in any inclusive call minutes on your landline or mobile plan. 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 — so it’s always worth checking the prefix before you dial.

Spotting spoofed 01522 scam calls

Fraudsters frequently spoof local dialling codes, faking the caller ID so a scam call appears to come from a nearby Lincoln (01522) number you might trust. This is called neighbour spoofing. Remember:

A familiar 01522 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).

Nearby & related area codes

Explore the dialling codes of places near Lincoln:

0115 Nottingham East Midlands 01302 Doncaster Yorkshire & the Humber

Browse all UK area-code guides ›

01522 area code – Lincoln