How much does it cost to call a 01560 number?

Calls to 01560 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 01560 number — is it a scam?

Not necessarily, but be careful: scammers spoof local codes such as 01560 so a call looks like it’s from Moscow 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 Moscow number from abroad?

Drop the leading 0 and add +44. A number written as 01560 XXXXXX becomes +44 1560 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.

01560 Area Code – Moscow | Dialling Code, Format & Call Charges

Q: Where is the 01560 area code?

01560 is the UK geographic dialling code for Moscow. Any number written as 01560 XXXXXX is tied to the Moscow dialling-code area, though with modern VoIP a business can keep its 01560 number after moving away.

Dialling code: 01560
Area: Moscow
Number type: Geographic landline (01/02)
Local format: 01560 XXXXXX
From abroad: +44 1560 XXXXXX
Ofcom number blocks: 469
Blocks in service: 101
Range holders: 83

Where is the 01560 area code?

The 01560 dialling code is the UK geographic area code for Moscow. Because 01560 is a geographic (01/02) code, a number using it is tied to the Moscow dialling-code area — though with modern hosted telephony (VoIP) a business can keep a 01560 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 01560, of which 101 are allocated to 83 communications providers.

Moscow phone number format

A Moscow 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 01560 XXXXXX (the Xs stand for the local digits). Ofcom has not reserved a fictitious drama range for 01560; for on-screen examples it recommends the unused 01632 960000–01632 960999 range.

Who holds 01560 number ranges?

Ofcom allocates 01560 numbers to providers in blocks. These providers hold the largest allocations under 01560:

Range holder (allocated by Ofcom)	Number blocks	Example range
Gamma Telecom Holdings Limited	8	`01560 09XXXX`
BT	4	`01560 32XXXX`
TalkTalk Communications Limited	3	`01560 428XXX`
Digital Space Group Limited	2	`01560 437XXX`
Fuse 2 Communications Ltd	2	`01560 715XXX`
GCI Network Solutions Limited	2	`01560 593XXX`
Mi Telecom Limited	2	`01560 729XXX`
Sky UK Limited	2	`01560 591XXX`

…and 75 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.

01560 number ranges

Browse the allocated 01560 ranges by their first local digit — each guide lists the providers holding that slice of Moscow’s numbers:

01560 0XXXXX · 1 ranges 01560 2XXXXX · 9 ranges 01560 3XXXXX · 29 ranges 01560 4XXXXX · 10 ranges 01560 5XXXXX · 18 ranges 01560 6XXXXX · 13 ranges 01560 7XXXXX · 21 ranges

Call charges for 01560 numbers

Calls to 01560 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 01560 scam calls

Fraudsters frequently spoof local dialling codes, faking the caller ID so a scam call appears to come from a Moscow (01560) number you might trust. Remember:

A familiar 01560 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:

01558 Llandeilo Area code guide 01559 Llandysul Area code guide 01561 Laurencekirk Area code guide 01562 Kidderminster Area code guide

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01560 area code – Moscow