How much does it cost to call a 01824 number?

Calls to 01824 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 01824 number — is it a scam?

Not necessarily, but be careful: scammers spoof local codes such as 01824 so a call looks like it’s from Ruthin 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 Ruthin number from abroad?

Drop the leading 0 and add +44. A number written as 01824 XXXXXX becomes +44 1824 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.

01824 Area Code – Ruthin | Dialling Code, Format & Call Charges

Q: Where is the 01824 area code?

01824 is the UK geographic dialling code for Ruthin. Any number written as 01824 XXXXXX is tied to the Ruthin dialling-code area, though with modern VoIP a business can keep its 01824 number after moving away.

Dialling code: 01824
Area: Ruthin
Number type: Geographic landline (01/02)
Local format: 01824 XXXXXX
From abroad: +44 1824 XXXXXX
Ofcom number blocks: 433
Blocks in service: 92
Range holders: 85

Where is the 01824 area code?

The 01824 dialling code is the UK geographic area code for Ruthin. Because 01824 is a geographic (01/02) code, a number using it is tied to the Ruthin dialling-code area — though with modern hosted telephony (VoIP) a business can keep a 01824 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 01824, of which 92 are allocated to 85 communications providers.

Ruthin phone number format

A Ruthin 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 01824 XXXXXX (the Xs stand for the local digits). Ofcom has not reserved a fictitious drama range for 01824; for on-screen examples it recommends the unused 01632 960000–01632 960999 range.

Who holds 01824 number ranges?

Ofcom allocates 01824 numbers to providers in blocks. These providers hold the largest allocations under 01824:

Range holder (allocated by Ofcom)	Number blocks	Example range
BT	5	`01824 70XXXX`
Fuse 2 Communications Ltd	2	`01824 566XXX`
TalkTalk Communications Limited	2	`01824 308XXX`
Vodafone Ltd (C&W)	2	`01824 72XXXX`
(AQ) LIMITED	1	`01824 28XXXX`
24 Seven Cloud Communications Ltd	1	`01824 574XXX`
API Telecom Limited	1	`01824 542XXX`
AQL Wholesale Ltd	1	`01824 34XXXX`

…and 77 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.

01824 number ranges

Browse the allocated 01824 ranges by their first local digit — each guide lists the providers holding that slice of Ruthin’s numbers:

01824 2XXXXX · 8 ranges 01824 3XXXXX · 9 ranges 01824 4XXXXX · 9 ranges 01824 5XXXXX · 50 ranges 01824 6XXXXX · 5 ranges 01824 7XXXXX · 9 ranges 01824 8XXXXX · 2 ranges

Call charges for 01824 numbers

Calls to 01824 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 01824 scam calls

Fraudsters frequently spoof local dialling codes, faking the caller ID so a scam call appears to come from a Ruthin (01824) number you might trust. Remember:

A familiar 01824 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:

01822 Tavistock Area code guide 01823 Taunton Area code guide 01825 Uckfield Area code guide 01827 Tamworth Area code guide

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01824 area code – Ruthin