How much does it cost to call a 01776 number?

Calls to 01776 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 01776 number — is it a scam?

Not necessarily, but be careful: scammers spoof local codes such as 01776 so a call looks like it’s from Stranraer 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 Stranraer number from abroad?

Drop the leading 0 and add +44. A number written as 01776 XXXXXX becomes +44 1776 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.

01776 Area Code – Stranraer | Dialling Code, Format & Call Charges

Q: Where is the 01776 area code?

01776 is the UK geographic dialling code for Stranraer. Any number written as 01776 XXXXXX is tied to the Stranraer dialling-code area, though with modern VoIP a business can keep its 01776 number after moving away.

Dialling code: 01776
Area: Stranraer
Number type: Geographic landline (01/02)
Local format: 01776 XXXXXX
From abroad: +44 1776 XXXXXX
Ofcom number blocks: 397
Blocks in service: 108
Range holders: 87

Where is the 01776 area code?

The 01776 dialling code is the UK geographic area code for Stranraer. Because 01776 is a geographic (01/02) code, a number using it is tied to the Stranraer dialling-code area — though with modern hosted telephony (VoIP) a business can keep a 01776 number after moving premises, so the code reflects the number’s designated area rather than a guaranteed physical location today.

Ofcom currently lists 397 number blocks under 01776, of which 108 are allocated to 87 communications providers.

Stranraer phone number format

A Stranraer 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 01776 XXXXXX (the Xs stand for the local digits). Ofcom has not reserved a fictitious drama range for 01776; for on-screen examples it recommends the unused 01632 960000–01632 960999 range.

Who holds 01776 number ranges?

Ofcom allocates 01776 numbers to providers in blocks. These providers hold the largest allocations under 01776:

Range holder (allocated by Ofcom)	Number blocks	Example range
BT	11	`01776 560XXX`
Resilient Limited	3	`01776 290XXX`
Six Degrees Technology Group Limited	3	`01776 911XXX`
TalkTalk Communications Limited	3	`01776 258XXX`
Digital Space Group Limited	2	`01776 33XXXX`
Fuse 2 Communications Ltd	2	`01776 544XXX`
GCI Network Solutions Limited	2	`01776 508XXX`
Sky UK Limited	2	`01776 500XXX`

…and 79 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.

01776 number ranges

Browse the allocated 01776 ranges by their first local digit — each guide lists the providers holding that slice of Stranraer’s numbers:

01776 2XXXXX · 11 ranges 01776 3XXXXX · 8 ranges 01776 4XXXXX · 10 ranges 01776 5XXXXX · 54 ranges 01776 7XXXXX · 8 ranges 01776 8XXXXX · 9 ranges 01776 9XXXXX · 8 ranges

Call charges for 01776 numbers

Calls to 01776 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 01776 scam calls

Fraudsters frequently spoof local dialling codes, faking the caller ID so a scam call appears to come from a Stranraer (01776) number you might trust. Remember:

A familiar 01776 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:

01773 Ripley Area code guide 01775 Spalding Area code guide 01777 Retford Area code guide 01778 Bourne Area code guide

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01776 area code – Stranraer