How much does it cost to call a 01806 number?

Calls to 01806 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 01806 number — is it a scam?

Not necessarily, but be careful: scammers spoof local codes such as 01806 so a call looks like it’s from Shetland 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 Shetland number from abroad?

Drop the leading 0 and add +44. A number written as 01806 XXXXXX becomes +44 1806 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.

01806 Area Code – Shetland | Dialling Code, Format & Call Charges

Q: Where is the 01806 area code?

01806 is the UK geographic dialling code for Shetland. Any number written as 01806 XXXXXX is tied to the Shetland dialling-code area, though with modern VoIP a business can keep its 01806 number after moving away.

Dialling code: 01806
Area: Shetland
Number type: Geographic landline (01/02)
Local format: 01806 XXXXXX
From abroad: +44 1806 XXXXXX
Ofcom number blocks: 433
Blocks in service: 89
Range holders: 78

Where is the 01806 area code?

The 01806 dialling code is the UK geographic area code for Shetland. Because 01806 is a geographic (01/02) code, a number using it is tied to the Shetland dialling-code area — though with modern hosted telephony (VoIP) a business can keep a 01806 number after moving premises, so the code reflects the number’s designated area rather than a guaranteed physical location today.

Ofcom currently lists 433 number blocks under 01806, of which 89 are allocated to 78 communications providers.

Shetland phone number format

A Shetland 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 01806 XXXXXX (the Xs stand for the local digits). Ofcom has not reserved a fictitious drama range for 01806; for on-screen examples it recommends the unused 01632 960000–01632 960999 range.

Who holds 01806 number ranges?

Ofcom allocates 01806 numbers to providers in blocks. These providers hold the largest allocations under 01806:

Range holder (allocated by Ofcom)	Number blocks	Example range
BT	9	`01806 24XXXX`
Digital Space Group Limited	2	`01806 437XXX`
Fuse 2 Communications Ltd	2	`01806 288XXX`
TalkTalk Communications Limited	2	`01806 358XXX`
(AQ) LIMITED	1	`01806 34XXXX`
24 Seven Cloud Communications Ltd	1	`01806 871XXX`
API Telecom Limited	1	`01806 208XXX`
AQL Wholesale Ltd	1	`01806 41XXXX`

…and 70 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.

01806 number ranges

Browse the allocated 01806 ranges by their first local digit — each guide lists the providers holding that slice of Shetland’s numbers:

01806 2XXXXX · 30 ranges 01806 3XXXXX · 8 ranges 01806 4XXXXX · 9 ranges 01806 5XXXXX · 8 ranges 01806 6XXXXX · 8 ranges 01806 7XXXXX · 18 ranges 01806 8XXXXX · 8 ranges

Call charges for 01806 numbers

Calls to 01806 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 01806 scam calls

Fraudsters frequently spoof local dialling codes, faking the caller ID so a scam call appears to come from a Shetland (01806) number you might trust. Remember:

A familiar 01806 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:

01803 Torquay Area code guide 01805 Torrington Area code guide 01807 Ballindalloch Area code guide 01808 Tomatin Area code guide

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01806 area code – Shetland