UK area code
01224 area code — Aberdeen
01224 is Ofcom’s Aberdeen numbering area, in Aberdeen City, Scotland. 90 phone companies hold its 363 allocated number blocks. Visitors have checked 40 different 01224 numbers here. Its numbers are written like 01224 234 567. The nearest other codes are 01569 Stonehaven (22 km) and 01467 Inverurie (23 km).
01224 at a glance
- Ofcom area name
- Aberdeen
- Council area
- Aberdeen City
- Country
- Scotland
- Number format
- 01224 234 567 (4+6)
- Local calls
- Full number always (since 1 October 2014)
- Current code since
- 1995 (previously 0224)
- Allocated blocks
- 363 of 487 (75%) across 90 providers
- Newest block
- 10 July 2026 (5 in the last 12 months)
Sources: Ofcom numbering data (weekly) and area-code list, Ofcom Numbering Plan, ONS geography.
What people check and report about 01224 numbers
From searches in our lookup form since 13 May 2026 and the verdicts and reports visitors left. A check means someone typed the number in, usually after a missed call.
- Checks
- 44
- Different numbers checked
- 40
- Different people checking
- 41
That makes 01224 numbers the 22nd most-checked of the 443 UK area codes people have looked up here.
If a 01224 number called you
No clear pattern in reports for these numbers yet. If a call worried you:
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Call back on a number you trust
If a caller says they're your bank, HMRC, a courier or a council, hang up and ring the organisation on the number from its website or your statement, never the number that called you. Caller ID can be faked.
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Forward it to 7726
On a mobile, copy the caller's number from your recent calls and text it to 7726 (it spells SPAM). Scam texts can be forwarded to 7726 as they are. It's free, and your network uses the reports to investigate and block numbers.
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Stop sales calls
Register your landline and mobile free with the Telephone Preference Service (0345 070 0707). Legitimate UK marketers must check it; calls should drop within 28 days. It won't stop scammers.
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If you lost money or shared details
Call your bank on the number on your card (or 159 to reach most UK banks safely), then report it to Police Scotland on 101. In Scotland fraud goes to Police Scotland rather than Report Fraud.
01224 history and number format
Number format: Numbers on 01224 use Ofcom's 4+6 format: the 5-digit code (including the leading 0) followed by a 6-digit local number — written like 01224 234 567.
Before 1995: 01224 took its current form at PhONEday on 16 April 1995, when a "1" was inserted into every UK geographic code — before that the area dialled 0224.
Local dialling: Yes. Ofcom closed local dialling on 01224 from 1 October 2014 to free up more numbers, so even a call from one 01224 landline to another must include the 01224 code.
Allocation record: the oldest number block still visible on 01224 was allocated on 15 July 1994, and the most recent on 10 July 2026. 5 blocks were allocated in the last 12 months — newly-activated ranges with no call history, which is worth knowing when an unfamiliar 01224 number rings (see the weekly numbering changelog for every new allocation.)
Phone companies holding 01224 numbers
Every Ofcom range holder with blocks on 01224, by allocated blocks. The holder is the company Ofcom allocated the block to; a number can since have been ported to another provider (see range holder vs current provider).
| Range holder | Allocated | All blocks | First block | Latest block |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BT | 77 | 77 | 15 July 1994 | 25 June 2025 |
| Gamma Telecom Holdings Limited | 55 | 55 | 5 April 2004 | 18 June 2026 |
| Vodafone Ltd (C&W) | 37 | 37 | 18 June 2013 | 28 October 2020 |
| Sky UK Limited | 30 | 30 | 20 June 2013 | 6 October 2017 |
| TalkTalk Communications Limited | 18 | 18 | 14 March 2007 | 9 January 2020 |
| Colt Technology Services | 16 | 16 | 21 October 2011 | 10 July 2026 |
| Magrathea Telecommunications Limited | 9 | 9 | 24 September 2004 | 1 June 2023 |
| Verizon UK Limited | 8 | 8 | 24 July 2003 | 18 November 2014 |
| Voxbone SA | 7 | 7 | 18 September 2008 | 20 January 2026 |
| GCI Network Solutions Limited | 6 | 6 | 19 April 2017 | 22 December 2023 |
| (AQ) LIMITED | 3 | 3 | 19 October 2011 | 17 February 2020 |
| AQL Wholesale Ltd | 3 | 3 | 1 November 2004 | 24 March 2022 |
| IOVOX Limited | 3 | 3 | 3 April 2012 | 23 December 2016 |
| Orange Business Holdings UK Limited | 3 | 3 | 26 February 2013 | 2 August 2017 |
| Suretec Systems Ltd | 3 | 3 | 14 May 2010 | 30 July 2014 |
| Voiceflex Limited | 3 | 3 | 27 July 2007 | 12 February 2019 |
| Barritel Limited | 2 | 2 | 8 October 2008 | 28 November 2022 |
| DIDWW Ireland Limited | 2 | 2 | 18 November 2014 | 18 February 2021 |
| DRD Communications Limited | 2 | 2 | 5 October 2023 | 5 October 2023 |
| Digital Space Group Limited | 2 | 2 | 15 March 2016 | 12 April 2016 |
| Lumen Technologies UK Limited | 2 | 2 | 5 June 2002 | 5 June 2002 |
| Pure-IP Limited | 2 | 2 | 24 January 2017 | 24 January 2017 |
| Twilio Ireland Limited | 2 | 2 | 13 October 2020 | 14 July 2025 |
| Virgin Media Limited | 2 | 2 | 30 August 2006 | 30 August 2006 |
| 24 Seven Cloud Communications Ltd | 1 | 1 | 9 January 2020 | 9 January 2020 |
| 8x8 Communications UK Limited | 1 | 1 | 26 March 2012 | 26 March 2012 |
| 8x8 UK Limited | 1 | 1 | 19 February 2010 | 19 February 2010 |
| Andrews & Arnold (Numbers) Ltd | 1 | 1 | 25 February 2009 | 25 February 2009 |
| Belgacom International Carrier Services SA | 1 | 1 | 3 October 2019 | 3 October 2019 |
| Buzz Networks Limited | 1 | 1 | 26 February 2010 | 26 February 2010 |
Showing the 30 largest of 90 holders.
Openreach exchanges at Aberdeen
Exchanges Openreach lists at this location in its copper stop-sell programme, with the date new copper orders stop.
- Aberdeen Ashgrove NSASHStop sell 09-Nov-23 · Tranche 10
- Aberdeen Balgownie NSBLGStop sell 09-May-23 · Tranche 8
- Aberdeen Kincorth NSKNCStop sell 09-Nov-23 · Tranche 10
- Aberdeen West NSWESStop sell 26-May-25 · Tranche 16
All number blocks on 01224first 200 of 487, by prefix
| Prefix | Status | Range holder |
|---|---|---|
| +44 1224000 | Allocated | (AQ) LIMITED |
| +44 1224001 | Allocated | Gamma Telecom Holdings Limited |
| +44 1224002 | Allocated | Gamma Telecom Holdings Limited |
| +44 1224003 | Allocated | Voxbone SA |
| +44 1224004 | Allocated | Gamma Telecom Holdings Limited |
| +44 1224005 | Allocated | Direct Market Solutions Ltd |
| +44 1224006 | Allocated | 24 Seven Cloud Communications Ltd |
| +44 1224007 | Allocated | Twilio Ireland Limited |
| +44 1224008 | Allocated | Belgacom International Carrier Services SA |
| +44 1224009 | Allocated | Gamma Telecom Holdings Limited |
| +44 1224010 | Allocated | Gamma Telecom Holdings Limited |
| +44 1224011 | Allocated | BT |
| +44 1224012 | Allocated | Colt Technology Services |
| +44 1224013 | Allocated | Gamma Telecom Holdings Limited |
| +44 1224014 | Allocated | Colt Technology Services |
| +44 1224015 | Allocated | DIDWW Ireland Limited |
| +44 1224016 | Allocated | BT |
| +44 1224017 | Allocated | Colt Technology Services |
| +44 1224018 | Allocated | Hyperoptic Ltd |
| +44 1224019 | Allocated | Gamma Telecom Holdings Limited |
| +44 1224020 | Allocated | ICUK Computing Services Limited |
| +44 1224021 | Allocated | Colt Technology Services |
| +44 1224022 | Protected | — |
| +44 1224023 | Allocated | Gamma Telecom Holdings Limited |
| +44 1224024 | Allocated | Colt Technology Services |
| +44 1224025 | Allocated | Colt Technology Services |
| +44 1224026 | Allocated | Colt Technology Services |
| +44 1224027 | Allocated | AQL Wholesale Ltd |
| +44 1224028 | Allocated | BT |
| +44 1224029 | Allocated | Colt Technology Services |
| +44 1224030 | Allocated | Sky UK Limited |
| +44 1224031 | Allocated | Entanet International Ltd |
| +44 1224032 | Allocated | BT |
| +44 1224033 | Protected | — |
| +44 1224034 | Allocated | Colt Technology Services |
| +44 1224035 | Allocated | Gamma Telecom Holdings Limited |
| +44 1224036 | Allocated | BT |
| +44 1224037 | Protected | — |
| +44 1224038 | Allocated | TalkTalk Communications Limited |
| +44 1224039 | Allocated | Gamma Telecom Holdings Limited |
| +44 1224040 | Allocated | Gamma Telecom Holdings Limited |
| +44 1224041 | Allocated | Sky UK Limited |
| +44 1224042 | Allocated | Magrathea Telecommunications Limited |
| +44 1224043 | Allocated | Sky UK Limited |
| +44 1224044 | Allocated | YayYay Limited |
| +44 1224045 | Allocated | Gamma Telecom Holdings Limited |
| +44 1224046 | Allocated | Sky UK Limited |
| +44 1224047 | Allocated | Gamma Telecom Holdings Limited |
| +44 1224048 | Allocated | Sky UK Limited |
| +44 1224049 | Allocated | Gamma Telecom Holdings Limited |
| +44 1224050 | Allocated | BT |
| +44 1224051 | Allocated | Voxbone SA |
| +44 1224052 | Allocated | Gamma Telecom Holdings Limited |
| +44 1224053 | Allocated | Gamma Telecom Holdings Limited |
| +44 1224054 | Allocated | BT |
| +44 1224055 | Allocated | TalkTalk Communications Limited |
| +44 1224056 | Allocated | TalkTalk Communications Limited |
| +44 1224057 | Allocated | Gamma Telecom Holdings Limited |
| +44 1224058 | Allocated | Gamma Telecom Holdings Limited |
| +44 1224059 | Allocated | EVE CONNECT LTD |
| +44 1224060 | Allocated | BT |
| +44 1224061 | Allocated | Gamma Telecom Holdings Limited |
| +44 1224062 | Allocated | BT |
| +44 1224063 | Allocated | Gamma Telecom Holdings Limited |
| +44 1224064 | Allocated | GCI Network Solutions Limited |
| +44 1224065 | Allocated | Sky UK Limited |
| +44 1224066 | Allocated | Sky UK Limited |
| +44 1224067 | Allocated | Gamma Telecom Holdings Limited |
| +44 1224068 | Allocated | Gamma Telecom Holdings Limited |
| +44 1224069 | Allocated | Gamma Telecom Holdings Limited |
| +44 1224070 | Allocated | Gamma Telecom Holdings Limited |
| +44 1224071 | Allocated | KCOM Group Ltd |
| +44 1224072 | Allocated | Magrathea Telecommunications Limited |
| +44 1224073 | Protected | — |
| +44 1224074 | Allocated | Colt Technology Services |
| +44 1224075 | Allocated | SONA BUSINESS PVT. LTD. |
| +44 1224076 | Allocated | Voxbone SA |
| +44 1224077 | Allocated | Colt Technology Services |
| +44 1224078 | Allocated | BT |
| +44 1224079 | Allocated | Twilio Ireland Limited |
| +44 1224080 | Allocated | Orange Business Holdings UK Limited |
| +44 1224081 | Allocated | BT |
| +44 1224082 | Allocated | BT |
| +44 1224083 | Allocated | BT |
| +44 1224084 | Allocated | BT |
| +44 1224085 | Allocated | Voxbone SA |
| +44 1224086 | Allocated | Orange Business Holdings UK Limited |
| +44 1224087 | Allocated | Gamma Telecom Holdings Limited |
| +44 1224088 | Allocated | IOVOX Limited |
| +44 1224089 | Allocated | Number Services Ltd. |
| +44 1224090 | Allocated | BT |
| +44 1224091 | Allocated | BT |
| +44 1224092 | Allocated | Gamma Telecom Holdings Limited |
| +44 1224093 | Allocated | Gamma Telecom Holdings Limited |
| +44 1224094 | Allocated | Voxbone SA |
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- 01467 Inverurie23 km away
- 01358 Ellon24 km away
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- Gamma Telecom Holdings Limited55 allocated blocks on 01224
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FAQs about 01224
Where is area code 01224?
01224 is Ofcom's Aberdeen numbering area, in Aberdeen City, Scotland. Its exchange town is in Aberdeen City. From abroad, drop the 0 and dial +44 1224.
Do I need to dial 01224 for a local call?
Yes. Ofcom closed local dialling on 01224 from 1 October 2014 to free up more numbers, so even a call from one 01224 landline to another must include the 01224 code.
How are 01224 numbers written?
Numbers on 01224 use Ofcom's 4+6 format: the 5-digit code (including the leading 0) followed by a 6-digit local number — written like 01224 234 567. From abroad the leading zero is dropped: +44 1224 then the local number.
What was the 01224 area code before?
01224 took its current form at PhONEday on 16 April 1995, when a "1" was inserted into every UK geographic code — before that the area dialled 0224. Old signage or stationery showing 0224 refers to the same Aberdeen numbers.
Which phone companies hold 01224 numbers?
Ofcom lists 90 providers with allocated blocks on 01224. The largest are BT with 77 of the 363 allocated blocks, Gamma Telecom Holdings Limited with 55 of the 363 allocated blocks and Vodafone with 37 of the 363 allocated blocks. Numbers can be ported, so a number's current provider may differ from the block's holder.
Are 01224 numbers reported as scams?
Visitors have checked 40 different 01224 numbers here 44 times since May 2026.
Which area codes are next to 01224?
By distance between exchange towns, the nearest other codes are 01569 Stonehaven (22 km), 01467 Inverurie (23 km), 01358 Ellon (24 km) and 01651 Oldmeldrum (25 km).
How do I report a scam call from a 01224 number?
On a mobile, text the caller's number to 7726 (free). If you lost money or shared details, call your bank and report it to Police Scotland on 101. Unwanted sales calls go to the ICO after registering with the Telephone Preference Service.