How much does it cost to call a 01543 number?

Calls to 01543 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 01543 number — is it a scam?

Not necessarily, but be careful: scammers spoof local codes such as 01543 so a call looks like it’s from Cannock 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 Cannock number from abroad?

Drop the leading 0 and add +44. A number written as 01543 XXXXXX becomes +44 1543 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.

01543 Area Code – Cannock | Dialling Code, Format & Call Charges

Q: Where is the 01543 area code?

01543 is the UK geographic dialling code for Cannock. Any number written as 01543 XXXXXX is tied to the Cannock dialling-code area, though with modern VoIP a business can keep its 01543 number after moving away.

Dialling code: 01543
Area: Cannock
Number type: Geographic landline (01/02)
Local format: 01543 XXXXXX
From abroad: +44 1543 XXXXXX
Ofcom number blocks: 469
Blocks in service: 200
Range holders: 101

Where is the 01543 area code?

The 01543 dialling code is the UK geographic area code for Cannock. Because 01543 is a geographic (01/02) code, a number using it is tied to the Cannock dialling-code area — though with modern hosted telephony (VoIP) a business can keep a 01543 number after moving premises, so the code reflects the number’s designated area rather than a guaranteed physical location today.

Ofcom currently lists 469 number blocks under 01543, of which 200 are allocated to 101 communications providers.

Cannock phone number format

A Cannock 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 01543 XXXXXX (the Xs stand for the local digits). Ofcom has not reserved a fictitious drama range for 01543; for on-screen examples it recommends the unused 01632 960000–01632 960999 range.

Who holds 01543 number ranges?

Ofcom allocates 01543 numbers to providers in blocks. These providers hold the largest allocations under 01543:

Range holder (allocated by Ofcom)	Number blocks	Example range
BT	29	`01543 211XXX`
Vodafone Ltd (C&W)	19	`01543 40XXXX`
Virgin Media Limited	12	`01543 300XXX`
Gamma Telecom Holdings Limited	9	`01543 22XXXX`
TalkTalk Communications Limited	9	`01543 520XXX`
Sky UK Limited	8	`01543 32XXXX`
Daisy Communications Ltd	5	`01543 215XXX`
GCI Network Solutions Limited	4	`01543 33XXXX`

…and 93 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.

01543 number ranges

Browse the allocated 01543 ranges by their first local digit — each guide lists the providers holding that slice of Cannock’s numbers:

01543 2XXXXX · 20 ranges 01543 3XXXXX · 35 ranges 01543 4XXXXX · 10 ranges 01543 5XXXXX · 35 ranges 01543 6XXXXX · 26 ranges 01543 7XXXXX · 60 ranges 01543 8XXXXX · 14 ranges

Call charges for 01543 numbers

Calls to 01543 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 01543 scam calls

Fraudsters frequently spoof local dialling codes, faking the caller ID so a scam call appears to come from a Cannock (01543) number you might trust. Remember:

A familiar 01543 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:

01540 Kingussie Area code guide 01542 Keith Area code guide 01544 Kington Area code guide 01545 Llanarth Area code guide

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01543 area code – Cannock