How much does it cost to call a 01768 number?

Calls to 01768 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 01768 number — is it a scam?

Not necessarily, but be careful: scammers spoof local codes such as 01768 so a call looks like it’s from Penrith 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 Penrith number from abroad?

Drop the leading 0 and add +44. A number written as 01768 XXXXXX becomes +44 1768 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.

01768 Area Code – Penrith | Dialling Code, Format & Call Charges

Q: Where is the 01768 area code?

01768 is the UK geographic dialling code for Penrith. Any number written as 01768 XXXXXX is tied to the Penrith dialling-code area, though with modern VoIP a business can keep its 01768 number after moving away.

Dialling code: 01768
Area: Penrith
Number type: Geographic landline (01/02)
Local format: 01768 XXXXXX
From abroad: +44 1768 XXXXXX
Ofcom number blocks: 847
Blocks in service: 290
Range holders: 89

Where is the 01768 area code?

The 01768 dialling code is the UK geographic area code for Penrith. Because 01768 is a geographic (01/02) code, a number using it is tied to the Penrith dialling-code area — though with modern hosted telephony (VoIP) a business can keep a 01768 number after moving premises, so the code reflects the number’s designated area rather than a guaranteed physical location today.

Ofcom currently lists 847 number blocks under 01768, of which 290 are allocated to 89 communications providers.

Penrith phone number format

A Penrith 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 01768 XXXXXX (the Xs stand for the local digits). Ofcom has not reserved a fictitious drama range for 01768; for on-screen examples it recommends the unused 01632 960000–01632 960999 range.

Who holds 01768 number ranges?

Ofcom allocates 01768 numbers to providers in blocks. These providers hold the largest allocations under 01768:

Range holder (allocated by Ofcom)	Number blocks	Example range
BT	27	`01768 21XXXX`
IOVOX Limited	17	`01768 257XXX`
Vodafone Ltd (C&W)	16	`01768 23XXXX`
Gamma Telecom Holdings Limited	12	`01768 347XXX`
Sky UK Limited	12	`01768 201XXX`
TalkTalk Communications Limited	8	`01768 3307XX`
Digital Space Group Limited	6	`01768 344XXX`
Magrathea Telecommunications Limited	6	`01768 750XXX`

…and 81 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.

01768 number ranges

Browse the allocated 01768 ranges by their first local digit — each guide lists the providers holding that slice of Penrith’s numbers:

01768 2XXXXX · 24 ranges 01768 3XXXXX · 74 ranges 01768 4XXXXX · 54 ranges 01768 5XXXXX · 22 ranges 01768 6XXXXX · 38 ranges 01768 7XXXXX · 60 ranges 01768 8XXXXX · 18 ranges

Call charges for 01768 numbers

Calls to 01768 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 01768 scam calls

Fraudsters frequently spoof local dialling codes, faking the caller ID so a scam call appears to come from a Penrith (01768) number you might trust. Remember:

A familiar 01768 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:

01766 Porthmadog Area code guide 01767 Sandy Area code guide 01769 South Molton Area code guide 01770 Isle of Arran Area code guide

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01768 area code – Penrith