UK area code
01294 area code — Ardrossan
01294 is Ofcom’s Ardrossan numbering area, in North Ayrshire, Scotland. 98 phone companies hold its 154 allocated number blocks. Its numbers are written like 01294 234 567. The nearest other codes are 01563 Kilmarnock (20 km) and 01770 Isle of Arran (22 km).
01294 at a glance
- Ofcom area name
- Ardrossan
- Council area
- North Ayrshire
- Country
- Scotland
- Number format
- 01294 234 567 (4+6)
- Local calls
- Full number recommended
- Current code since
- 1995 (previously 0294)
- Allocated blocks
- 154 of 451 (34%) across 98 providers
- Newest block
- 26 January 2026 (1 in the last 12 months)
Sources: Ofcom numbering data (weekly) and area-code list, Ofcom Numbering Plan, ONS geography.
If a 01294 number called you
No clear pattern in reports for these numbers yet. If a call worried you:
- 1
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.
- 2
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.
- 3
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.
- 4
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.
01294 history and number format
Number format: Numbers on 01294 use Ofcom's 4+6 format: the 5-digit code (including the leading 0) followed by a 6-digit local number — written like 01294 234 567.
Before 1995: 01294 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 0294.
Local dialling: Traditionally not from another 01294 landline, but it now depends on your provider: Ofcom stopped requiring providers to offer local (code-free) dialling on 11 March 2022. Dialling 01294 first always works, and mobiles always need it.
Allocation record: the oldest number block still visible on 01294 was allocated on 15 July 1994, and the most recent on 26 January 2026. 1 block was allocated in the last 12 months — newly-activated ranges with no call history, which is worth knowing when an unfamiliar 01294 number rings (see the weekly numbering changelog for every new allocation.)
Phone companies holding 01294 numbers
Every Ofcom range holder with blocks on 01294, 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 | 17 | 17 | 15 July 1994 | 12 April 2021 |
| Vodafone Ltd (C&W) | 15 | 15 | 26 July 2013 | 10 November 2021 |
| Sky UK Limited | 12 | 12 | 25 June 2013 | 18 June 2021 |
| TalkTalk Communications Limited | 6 | 6 | 18 January 2012 | 13 February 2013 |
| Chess Limited | 3 | 3 | 6 April 2018 | 6 April 2018 |
| GCI Network Solutions Limited | 3 | 3 | 20 April 2017 | 26 February 2024 |
| Digital Space Group Limited | 2 | 2 | 30 November 2007 | 15 March 2016 |
| Fuse 2 Communications Ltd | 2 | 2 | 3 July 2017 | 22 January 2024 |
| Gamma Telecom Holdings Limited | 2 | 2 | 5 April 2004 | 22 September 2021 |
| IOVOX Limited | 2 | 2 | 2 July 2012 | 19 September 2017 |
| Redcentric Solutions Limited | 2 | 2 | 5 June 2015 | 5 June 2015 |
| Virgin Media Limited | 2 | 2 | 8 March 2016 | 15 March 2016 |
| (AQ) LIMITED | 1 | 1 | 10 September 2012 | 10 September 2012 |
| 24 Seven Cloud Communications Ltd | 1 | 1 | 13 January 2020 | 13 January 2020 |
| 8x8 Communications UK Limited | 1 | 1 | 26 March 2012 | 26 March 2012 |
| AQL Wholesale Ltd | 1 | 1 | 21 June 2006 | 21 June 2006 |
| Adepteo Limited | 1 | 1 | 17 January 2017 | 17 January 2017 |
| Alnitak GmbH | 1 | 1 | 6 January 2017 | 6 January 2017 |
| Andrews & Arnold (Numbers) Ltd | 1 | 1 | 2 March 2009 | 2 March 2009 |
| Atomstream Limited | 1 | 1 | 26 February 2010 | 26 February 2010 |
| Barritel Limited | 1 | 1 | 8 October 2008 | 8 October 2008 |
| Belgacom International Carrier Services SA | 1 | 1 | 22 March 2021 | 22 March 2021 |
| Bicom Systems EURL | 1 | 1 | 1 March 2012 | 1 March 2012 |
| Bink Networks Ltd | 1 | 1 | 27 March 2023 | 27 March 2023 |
| Buzz Networks Limited | 1 | 1 | 1 March 2010 | 1 March 2010 |
| CFL Communications Ltd | 1 | 1 | 8 July 2009 | 8 July 2009 |
| Calltracks Limited | 1 | 1 | 19 September 2013 | 19 September 2013 |
| Citrus Telecommunications Ltd | 1 | 1 | 11 April 2006 | 11 April 2006 |
| Colt Technology Services | 1 | 1 | 7 February 2013 | 7 February 2013 |
| Commi Holdings Limited | 1 | 1 | 21 November 2016 | 21 November 2016 |
Showing the 30 largest of 98 holders.
All number blocks on 01294first 200 of 451, by prefix
| Prefix | Status | Range holder |
|---|---|---|
| +44 129400 | Protected | — |
| +44 129401 | Protected | — |
| +44 129402 | Protected | — |
| +44 129403 | Protected | — |
| +44 129404 | Protected | — |
| +44 129405 | Protected | — |
| +44 129406 | Protected | — |
| +44 129407 | Protected | — |
| +44 129408 | Protected | — |
| +44 129409 | Protected | — |
| +44 129410 | Protected | — |
| +44 129411 | Protected | — |
| +44 129412 | Protected | — |
| +44 129413 | Protected | — |
| +44 129414 | Protected | — |
| +44 129415 | Protected | — |
| +44 129416 | Protected | — |
| +44 129417 | Protected | — |
| +44 129418 | Protected | — |
| +44 129419 | Protected | — |
| +44 129420 | Allocated | BT |
| +44 129421 | Allocated | BT |
| +44 129422 | Allocated | BT |
| +44 129423 | Allocated | Virgin Media Limited |
| +44 129424 | Allocated | Redcentric Solutions Limited |
| +44 1294250 | Allocated | Linear Telecoms Limited |
| +44 1294251 | Allocated | Orbtalk Limited |
| +44 1294252 | Allocated | TalkTalk Communications Limited |
| +44 1294253 | Protected | — |
| +44 1294254 | Allocated | Invoco Ltd |
| +44 1294255 | Allocated | Internexus Networks Limited |
| +44 1294256 | Allocated | Minotaur Telecom Limited |
| +44 1294257 | Allocated | WightFibre Limited |
| +44 1294258 | Protected | — |
| +44 1294259 | Allocated | Bicom Systems EURL |
| +44 129426 | Allocated | Redcentric Solutions Limited |
| +44 129427 | Allocated | BT |
| +44 1294280 | Allocated | 8x8 Communications UK Limited |
| +44 1294281 | Allocated | ICC Networks Ltd |
| +44 1294282 | Allocated | Sky UK Limited |
| +44 1294283 | Allocated | Ziron Limited |
| +44 1294284 | Allocated | IOVOX Limited |
| +44 1294285 | Allocated | Sky UK Limited |
| +44 1294286 | Allocated | TalkTalk Communications Limited |
| +44 1294287 | Allocated | TalkTalk Communications Limited |
| +44 1294288 | Allocated | Datazero Ltd |
| +44 1294289 | Allocated | Content Guru Limited |
| +44 129429 | Allocated | Flextel Limited |
| +44 1294300 | Protected | — |
| +44 1294301 | Allocated | DRD Communications Limited |
| +44 1294302 | Protected | — |
| +44 1294303 | Protected | — |
| +44 1294304 | Protected | — |
| +44 1294305 | Protected | — |
| +44 1294306 | Protected | — |
| +44 1294307 | Protected | — |
| +44 1294308 | Protected | — |
| +44 1294309 | Protected | — |
| +44 129431 | Allocated | BT |
| +44 129432 | Allocated | BT |
| +44 129433 | Allocated | GCI Network Solutions Limited |
| +44 129434 | Allocated | TTNC Limited |
| +44 1294350 | Protected | — |
| +44 1294351 | Protected | — |
| +44 1294352 | Protected | — |
| +44 1294353 | Protected | — |
| +44 1294354 | Protected | — |
| +44 1294355 | Protected | — |
| +44 1294356 | Protected | — |
| +44 1294357 | Protected | — |
| +44 1294358 | Protected | — |
| +44 1294359 | Protected | — |
| +44 1294360 | Protected | — |
| +44 1294361 | Protected | — |
| +44 1294362 | Protected | — |
| +44 1294363 | Protected | — |
| +44 1294364 | Protected | — |
| +44 1294365 | Protected | — |
| +44 1294366 | Protected | — |
| +44 1294367 | Protected | — |
| +44 1294368 | Protected | — |
| +44 1294369 | Protected | — |
| +44 1294370 | Allocated | Vodafone Ltd (C&W) |
| +44 1294371 | Allocated | Vodafone Ltd (C&W) |
| +44 1294372 | Allocated | Vodafone Ltd (C&W) |
| +44 1294373 | Allocated | Vodafone Ltd (C&W) |
| +44 1294374 | Protected | — |
| +44 1294375 | Allocated | Vodafone Ltd (C&W) |
| +44 1294376 | Allocated | Vodafone Ltd (C&W) |
| +44 1294377 | Protected | — |
| +44 1294378 | Protected | — |
| +44 1294379 | Allocated | Vodafone Ltd (C&W) |
| +44 129438 | Allocated | TelNG Limited |
| +44 129439 | Protected | — |
| +44 129440 | Allocated | BT |
| +44 1294410 | Protected | — |
| +44 1294411 | Protected | — |
| +44 1294412 | Allocated | Chess Limited |
| +44 1294413 | Protected | — |
| +44 1294414 | Allocated | Chess Limited |
| +44 1294415 | Allocated | Chess Limited |
| +44 1294416 | Protected | — |
| +44 1294417 | Protected | — |
| +44 1294418 | Protected | — |
| +44 1294419 | Protected | — |
| +44 1294420 | Allocated | IOVOX Limited |
| +44 1294421 | Allocated | Sky UK Limited |
| +44 1294422 | Allocated | IP Voice Networks Ltd |
| +44 1294423 | Allocated | EVE CONNECT LTD |
| +44 1294424 | Allocated | Zapappi Ltd |
| +44 1294425 | Allocated | Dial 9 Communications Limited |
| +44 1294426 | Allocated | 24 Seven Cloud Communications Ltd |
| +44 1294427 | Allocated | SiPalto Ltd |
| +44 1294428 | Allocated | GCI Network Solutions Limited |
| +44 1294429 | Allocated | Mi Telecom Limited |
| +44 129443 | Allocated | Served Up Limited |
| +44 129444 | Allocated | Gamma Telecom Holdings Limited |
| +44 129445 | Protected | — |
| +44 129446 | Allocated | BT |
| +44 129447 | Allocated | BT |
| +44 129448 | Allocated | BT |
| +44 1294490 | Allocated | Gamma Telecom Holdings Limited |
| +44 1294491 | Allocated | Belgacom International Carrier Services SA |
| +44 1294492 | Allocated | Sky UK Limited |
| +44 1294493 | Allocated | BT |
| +44 1294494 | Allocated | VOXYONDER NETWORK SERVICES UK LTD |
| +44 1294495 | Free | — |
| +44 1294496 | Free | — |
| +44 1294497 | Free | — |
| +44 1294498 | Allocated | Bink Networks Ltd |
| +44 1294499 | Allocated | KCOM Group Ltd |
| +44 129450 | Allocated | Magrathea Telecommunications Limited |
| +44 129451 | Allocated | Localphone Limited |
| +44 129452 | Protected | — |
| +44 1294530 | Protected | — |
| +44 1294531 | Protected | — |
| +44 1294532 | Protected | — |
| +44 1294533 | Protected | — |
| +44 1294534 | Protected | — |
| +44 1294535 | Protected | — |
| +44 1294536 | Protected | — |
| +44 1294537 | Allocated | TalkTalk Communications Limited |
| +44 1294538 | Allocated | TalkTalk Communications Limited |
| +44 1294539 | Allocated | TalkTalk Communications Limited |
| +44 129454 | Allocated | BT |
| +44 129455 | Allocated | BT |
| +44 129456 | Protected | — |
| +44 1294570 | Allocated | Vodafone Ltd (C&W) |
| +44 1294571 | Allocated | Vodafone Ltd (C&W) |
| +44 1294572 | Allocated | Vodafone Ltd (C&W) |
| +44 1294573 | Allocated | Vodafone Ltd (C&W) |
| +44 1294574 | Allocated | Vodafone Ltd (C&W) |
| +44 1294575 | Allocated | Vodafone Ltd (C&W) |
| +44 1294576 | Allocated | Vodafone Ltd (C&W) |
| +44 1294577 | Protected | — |
| +44 1294578 | Protected | — |
| +44 1294579 | Protected | — |
| +44 129458 | Allocated | AQL Wholesale Ltd |
| +44 129459 | Allocated | Voiceflex Limited |
| +44 129460 | Allocated | BT |
| +44 129461 | Allocated | Digital Space Group Limited |
| +44 1294620 | Allocated | Voxbone SA |
| +44 1294621 | Protected | — |
| +44 1294622 | Protected | — |
| +44 1294623 | Protected | — |
| +44 1294624 | Protected | — |
| +44 1294625 | Protected | — |
| +44 1294626 | Protected | — |
| +44 1294627 | Protected | — |
| +44 1294628 | Protected | — |
| +44 1294629 | Protected | — |
| +44 1294630 | Protected | — |
| +44 1294631 | Protected | — |
| +44 1294632 | Protected | — |
| +44 1294633 | Protected | — |
| +44 1294634 | Protected | — |
| +44 1294635 | Protected | — |
| +44 1294636 | Protected | — |
| +44 1294637 | Allocated | Digital Space Group Limited |
| +44 1294638 | Protected | — |
| +44 1294639 | Protected | — |
| +44 1294640 | Allocated | Nodemax Limited |
| +44 1294641 | Allocated | Commi Holdings Limited |
| +44 1294642 | Protected | — |
| +44 1294643 | Allocated | Solutios Limited |
| +44 1294644 | Allocated | Net-Work Internet Ltd |
| +44 1294645 | Allocated | Inet Telecoms Ltd (Voipfone) |
| +44 1294646 | Allocated | Telecom2 Limited |
| +44 1294647 | Allocated | Barritel Limited |
| +44 1294648 | Protected | — |
| +44 1294649 | Allocated | I.T Communications Limited |
| +44 1294650 | Allocated | Sky UK Limited |
| +44 1294651 | Quarantined | — |
| +44 1294652 | Allocated | Telecoms World Limited |
| +44 1294653 | Allocated | Mars Communications Limited |
| +44 1294654 | Allocated | Andrews & Arnold (Numbers) Ltd |
| +44 1294655 | Allocated | Resilient Limited |
| +44 1294656 | Allocated | Invade International Ltd |
| +44 1294657 | Quarantined | — |
| +44 1294658 | Allocated | CFL Communications Ltd |
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- 01563 Kilmarnock20 km away
- 01770 Isle of Arran22 km away
- 01560 Moscow26 km away
- 01292 Ayr26 km away
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- Vodafone Ltd (C&W)15 allocated blocks on 01294
- Sky UK Limited12 allocated blocks on 01294
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FAQs about 01294
Where is area code 01294?
01294 is Ofcom's Ardrossan numbering area, in North Ayrshire, Scotland. Its exchange town is in North Ayrshire. From abroad, drop the 0 and dial +44 1294.
Do I need to dial 01294 for a local call?
Traditionally not from another 01294 landline, but it now depends on your provider: Ofcom stopped requiring providers to offer local (code-free) dialling on 11 March 2022. Dialling 01294 first always works, and mobiles always need it.
How are 01294 numbers written?
Numbers on 01294 use Ofcom's 4+6 format: the 5-digit code (including the leading 0) followed by a 6-digit local number — written like 01294 234 567. From abroad the leading zero is dropped: +44 1294 then the local number.
What was the 01294 area code before?
01294 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 0294. Old signage or stationery showing 0294 refers to the same Ardrossan numbers.
Which phone companies hold 01294 numbers?
Ofcom lists 98 providers with allocated blocks on 01294. The largest are BT with 17 of the 154 allocated blocks, Vodafone with 15 of the 154 allocated blocks and Sky UK Limited with 12 of the 154 allocated blocks. Numbers can be ported, so a number's current provider may differ from the block's holder.
Which area codes are next to 01294?
By distance between exchange towns, the nearest other codes are 01563 Kilmarnock (20 km), 01770 Isle of Arran (22 km), 01560 Moscow (26 km) and 01292 Ayr (26 km).
How do I report a scam call from a 01294 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.