How much does it cost to call a 01997 number?

Calls to 01997 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 01997 number — is it a scam?

Not necessarily, but be careful: scammers spoof local codes such as 01997 so a call looks like it’s from Strathpeffer 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 Strathpeffer number from abroad?

Drop the leading 0 and add +44. A number written as 01997 XXXXXX becomes +44 1997 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.

01997 Area Code – Strathpeffer | Dialling Code, Format & Call Charges

Q: Where is the 01997 area code?

01997 is the UK geographic dialling code for Strathpeffer. Any number written as 01997 XXXXXX is tied to the Strathpeffer dialling-code area, though with modern VoIP a business can keep its 01997 number after moving away.

Dialling code: 01997
Area: Strathpeffer
Number type: Geographic landline (01/02)
Local format: 01997 XXXXXX
From abroad: +44 1997 XXXXXX
Ofcom number blocks: 460
Blocks in service: 93
Range holders: 77

Where is the 01997 area code?

The 01997 dialling code is the UK geographic area code for Strathpeffer. Because 01997 is a geographic (01/02) code, a number using it is tied to the Strathpeffer dialling-code area — though with modern hosted telephony (VoIP) a business can keep a 01997 number after moving premises, so the code reflects the number’s designated area rather than a guaranteed physical location today.

Ofcom currently lists 460 number blocks under 01997, of which 93 are allocated to 77 communications providers.

Strathpeffer phone number format

A Strathpeffer 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 01997 XXXXXX (the Xs stand for the local digits). Ofcom has not reserved a fictitious drama range for 01997; for on-screen examples it recommends the unused 01632 960000–01632 960999 range.

Who holds 01997 number ranges?

Ofcom allocates 01997 numbers to providers in blocks. These providers hold the largest allocations under 01997:

Range holder (allocated by Ofcom)	Number blocks	Example range
Gamma Telecom Holdings Limited	9	`01997 480XXX`
BT	6	`01997 41XXXX`
Digital Space Group Limited	2	`01997 317XXX`
Fuse 2 Communications Ltd	2	`01997 622XXX`
TalkTalk Communications Limited	2	`01997 258XXX`
(AQ) LIMITED	1	`01997 22XXXX`
24 Seven Cloud Communications Ltd	1	`01997 628XXX`
API Telecom Limited	1	`01997 409XXX`

…and 69 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.

01997 number ranges

Browse the allocated 01997 ranges by their first local digit — each guide lists the providers holding that slice of Strathpeffer’s numbers:

01997 2XXXXX · 10 ranges 01997 3XXXXX · 9 ranges 01997 4XXXXX · 29 ranges 01997 5XXXXX · 8 ranges 01997 6XXXXX · 32 ranges 01997 9XXXXX · 5 ranges

Call charges for 01997 numbers

Calls to 01997 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 01997 scam calls

Fraudsters frequently spoof local dialling codes, faking the caller ID so a scam call appears to come from a Strathpeffer (01997) number you might trust. Remember:

A familiar 01997 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:

01994 St Clears Area code guide 01995 Garstang Area code guide 020 London Area code guide 023 Southampton / Portsmouth Area code guide

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01997 area code – Strathpeffer