UK area code
01563 area code — Kilmarnock
01563 is Ofcom’s Kilmarnock numbering area, in East Ayrshire, Scotland. 95 phone companies hold its 133 allocated number blocks. Its numbers are written like 01563 234 567. The nearest other codes are 01560 Moscow (6 km) and 01292 Ayr (20 km).
01563 at a glance
- Ofcom area name
- Kilmarnock
- Council area
- East Ayrshire
- Country
- Scotland
- Number format
- 01563 234 567 (4+6)
- Local calls
- Full number recommended
- Current code since
- 1995 (previously 0563)
- Allocated blocks
- 133 of 388 (34%) across 95 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 01563 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.
01563 history and number format
Number format: Numbers on 01563 use Ofcom's 4+6 format: the 5-digit code (including the leading 0) followed by a 6-digit local number — written like 01563 234 567.
Before 1995: 01563 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 0563.
Local dialling: Traditionally not from another 01563 landline, but it now depends on your provider: Ofcom stopped requiring providers to offer local (code-free) dialling on 11 March 2022. Dialling 01563 first always works, and mobiles always need it.
Allocation record: the oldest number block still visible on 01563 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 01563 number rings (see the weekly numbering changelog for every new allocation.)
Phone companies holding 01563 numbers
Every Ofcom range holder with blocks on 01563, 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 | 12 | 12 | 15 July 1994 | 3 December 2020 |
| Vodafone Ltd (C&W) | 10 | 10 | 5 September 2013 | 10 November 2021 |
| Magrathea Telecommunications Limited | 6 | 6 | 17 November 2011 | 17 November 2011 |
| TalkTalk Communications Limited | 5 | 5 | 31 August 2011 | 24 April 2015 |
| GCI Network Solutions Limited | 3 | 3 | 2 May 2017 | 26 February 2024 |
| Inet Telecoms Ltd (Voipfone) | 3 | 3 | 5 October 2012 | 5 October 2012 |
| Digital Space Group Limited | 2 | 2 | 14 May 2008 | 15 March 2016 |
| Fuse 2 Communications Ltd | 2 | 2 | 3 July 2017 | 22 January 2024 |
| Mi Telecom Limited | 2 | 2 | 3 July 2020 | 3 July 2020 |
| Resilient Limited | 2 | 2 | 12 September 2011 | 12 September 2011 |
| Served Up Limited | 2 | 2 | 1 March 2013 | 1 March 2013 |
| (AQ) LIMITED | 1 | 1 | 11 September 2012 | 11 September 2012 |
| 24 Seven Cloud Communications Ltd | 1 | 1 | 17 January 2020 | 17 January 2020 |
| 8x8 Communications UK Limited | 1 | 1 | 30 March 2012 | 30 March 2012 |
| AQL Wholesale Ltd | 1 | 1 | 3 January 2008 | 3 January 2008 |
| Adepteo Limited | 1 | 1 | 13 December 2016 | 13 December 2016 |
| Alnitak GmbH | 1 | 1 | 6 January 2017 | 6 January 2017 |
| Andrews & Arnold (Numbers) Ltd | 1 | 1 | 7 September 2011 | 7 September 2011 |
| Atomstream Limited | 1 | 1 | 12 May 2010 | 12 May 2010 |
| Barritel Limited | 1 | 1 | 22 June 2007 | 22 June 2007 |
| Bicom Systems EURL | 1 | 1 | 2 March 2012 | 2 March 2012 |
| Bink Networks Ltd | 1 | 1 | 3 April 2023 | 3 April 2023 |
| CFL Communications Ltd | 1 | 1 | 13 July 2009 | 13 July 2009 |
| Calltracks Limited | 1 | 1 | 20 September 2013 | 20 September 2013 |
| Chess Limited | 1 | 1 | 6 April 2018 | 6 April 2018 |
| Colt Technology Services | 1 | 1 | 21 October 2011 | 21 October 2011 |
| Content Guru Limited | 1 | 1 | 12 October 2012 | 12 October 2012 |
| Convergence Group (wireless) Networks Limited | 1 | 1 | 21 May 2019 | 21 May 2019 |
| Core Telecom Limited | 1 | 1 | 5 August 2010 | 5 August 2010 |
| DIDWW Ireland Limited | 1 | 1 | 22 January 2019 | 22 January 2019 |
Showing the 30 largest of 95 holders.
Openreach exchanges at Kilmarnock
Exchanges Openreach lists at this location in its copper stop-sell programme, with the date new copper orders stop.
- Kilmarnock WSKILStop sell 13-Oct-21 · Tranche 1b
All number blocks on 01563first 200 of 388, by prefix
| Prefix | Status | Range holder |
|---|---|---|
| +44 156300 | Protected | — |
| +44 156301 | Protected | — |
| +44 156302 | Protected | — |
| +44 156303 | Protected | — |
| +44 156304 | Protected | — |
| +44 156305 | Protected | — |
| +44 156306 | Protected | — |
| +44 156307 | Protected | — |
| +44 156308 | Protected | — |
| +44 156309 | Protected | — |
| +44 156310 | Protected | — |
| +44 156311 | Protected | — |
| +44 156312 | Protected | — |
| +44 156313 | Protected | — |
| +44 156314 | Protected | — |
| +44 156315 | Protected | — |
| +44 156316 | Protected | — |
| +44 156317 | Protected | — |
| +44 156318 | Protected | — |
| +44 156319 | Protected | — |
| +44 156320 | Protected | — |
| +44 156321 | Allocated | Nationwide Telephone Assistance Ltd |
| +44 156322 | Allocated | Voiceflex Limited |
| +44 156323 | Allocated | (AQ) LIMITED |
| +44 156324 | Allocated | VoIP-Un Limited |
| +44 1563250 | Protected | — |
| +44 1563251 | Protected | — |
| +44 1563252 | Protected | — |
| +44 1563253 | Protected | — |
| +44 1563254 | Protected | — |
| +44 1563255 | Protected | — |
| +44 1563256 | Protected | — |
| +44 1563257 | Allocated | TalkTalk Communications Limited |
| +44 1563258 | Allocated | TalkTalk Communications Limited |
| +44 1563259 | Allocated | TalkTalk Communications Limited |
| +44 156326 | Allocated | AQL Wholesale Ltd |
| +44 156327 | Allocated | Telecom2 Limited |
| +44 156328 | Allocated | Digital Space Group Limited |
| +44 156329 | Allocated | Nodemax Limited |
| +44 1563300 | Allocated | Net-Work Internet Ltd |
| +44 1563301 | Protected | — |
| +44 1563302 | Protected | — |
| +44 1563303 | Protected | — |
| +44 1563304 | Protected | — |
| +44 1563305 | Protected | — |
| +44 1563306 | Protected | — |
| +44 1563307 | Protected | — |
| +44 1563308 | Protected | — |
| +44 1563309 | Protected | — |
| +44 1563310 | Protected | — |
| +44 1563311 | Protected | — |
| +44 1563312 | Protected | — |
| +44 1563313 | Protected | — |
| +44 1563314 | Protected | — |
| +44 1563315 | Protected | — |
| +44 1563316 | Protected | — |
| +44 1563317 | Protected | — |
| +44 1563318 | Allocated | TalkTalk Communications Limited |
| +44 1563319 | Protected | — |
| +44 156332 | Protected | — |
| +44 156333 | Allocated | Invade International Ltd |
| +44 1563340 | Allocated | Voxbone SA |
| +44 1563341 | Protected | — |
| +44 1563342 | Protected | — |
| +44 1563343 | Protected | — |
| +44 1563344 | Protected | — |
| +44 1563345 | Protected | — |
| +44 1563346 | Protected | — |
| +44 1563347 | Protected | — |
| +44 1563348 | Protected | — |
| +44 1563349 | Protected | — |
| +44 156335 | Protected | — |
| +44 156336 | Allocated | Solutios Limited |
| +44 1563370 | Allocated | Inet Telecoms Ltd (Voipfone) |
| +44 1563371 | Allocated | Inet Telecoms Ltd (Voipfone) |
| +44 1563372 | Protected | — |
| +44 1563373 | Protected | — |
| +44 1563374 | Protected | — |
| +44 1563375 | Protected | — |
| +44 1563376 | Protected | — |
| +44 1563377 | Allocated | Inet Telecoms Ltd (Voipfone) |
| +44 1563378 | Protected | — |
| +44 1563379 | Protected | — |
| +44 1563380 | Protected | — |
| +44 1563381 | Protected | — |
| +44 1563382 | Protected | — |
| +44 1563383 | Protected | — |
| +44 1563384 | Protected | — |
| +44 1563385 | Protected | — |
| +44 1563386 | Protected | — |
| +44 1563387 | Allocated | Digital Space Group Limited |
| +44 1563388 | Protected | — |
| +44 1563389 | Protected | — |
| +44 156339 | Allocated | Mars Communications Limited |
| +44 156340 | Allocated | Sky UK Limited |
| +44 156341 | Quarantined | — |
| +44 156342 | Allocated | Nexus Telecommunications Limited |
| +44 156343 | Allocated | Telecoms World Limited |
| +44 1563440 | Protected | — |
| +44 1563441 | Protected | — |
| +44 1563442 | Protected | — |
| +44 1563443 | Protected | — |
| +44 1563444 | Allocated | Andrews & Arnold (Numbers) Ltd |
| +44 1563445 | Protected | — |
| +44 1563446 | Protected | — |
| +44 1563447 | Protected | — |
| +44 1563448 | Protected | — |
| +44 1563449 | Protected | — |
| +44 156345 | Quarantined | — |
| +44 156346 | Allocated | CFL Communications Ltd |
| +44 1563470 | Allocated | Digitech Solutions Global Limited |
| +44 1563471 | Allocated | Calltracks Limited |
| +44 1563472 | Allocated | Core Telecom Limited |
| +44 1563473 | Allocated | Windsor Telecom Limited |
| +44 1563474 | Allocated | Suretec Systems Ltd |
| +44 1563475 | Allocated | VoiceHost Limited |
| +44 1563476 | Allocated | Atomstream Limited |
| +44 1563477 | Allocated | Verizon UK Limited |
| +44 1563478 | Allocated | Telappliant Limited |
| +44 1563479 | Protected | — |
| +44 1563480 | Allocated | INTELLIGENT EXCHANGES LIMITED |
| +44 1563481 | Allocated | GCI Network Solutions Limited |
| +44 1563482 | Allocated | Telephone Box Limited |
| +44 1563483 | Allocated | Phone Co-Op Numbering Limited |
| +44 1563484 | Allocated | Invosys Limited |
| +44 1563485 | Allocated | Nexbridge Communications Limited |
| +44 1563486 | Protected | — |
| +44 1563487 | Allocated | Orbtalk Limited |
| +44 1563488 | Protected | — |
| +44 1563489 | Allocated | Invoco Ltd |
| +44 156349 | Allocated | Vodafone Ltd (C&W) |
| +44 156350 | Allocated | BT |
| +44 156351 | Allocated | Virgin Media Limited |
| +44 156352 | Allocated | BT |
| +44 156353 | Allocated | BT |
| +44 156354 | Allocated | BT |
| +44 156355 | Allocated | BT |
| +44 156356 | Allocated | Redcentric Solutions Limited |
| +44 156357 | Allocated | BT |
| +44 156358 | Allocated | Vodafone Ltd (C&W) |
| +44 156359 | Allocated | Gamma Telecom Holdings Limited |
| +44 1563600 | Protected | — |
| +44 1563601 | Allocated | Colt Technology Services |
| +44 1563602 | Allocated | Hello Telecom (UK) Limited |
| +44 1563603 | Allocated | Internexus Networks Limited |
| +44 1563604 | Allocated | WightFibre Limited |
| +44 1563605 | Protected | — |
| +44 1563606 | Allocated | Simwood eSMS Limited |
| +44 1563607 | Allocated | Bicom Systems EURL |
| +44 1563608 | Allocated | 8x8 Communications UK Limited |
| +44 1563609 | Allocated | ICC Networks Ltd |
| +44 1563610 | Allocated | IOVOX Limited |
| +44 1563611 | Allocated | Ziron Limited |
| +44 1563612 | Allocated | Content Guru Limited |
| +44 1563613 | Allocated | Media Hawk Ltd |
| +44 1563614 | Allocated | Kalnet4U Ltd |
| +44 1563615 | Allocated | Liquid 11 Limited |
| +44 1563616 | Protected | — |
| +44 1563617 | Allocated | Minotaur Telecom Limited |
| +44 1563618 | Allocated | XoverX Ltd |
| +44 1563619 | Protected | — |
| +44 1563620 | Allocated | Nuso Cloud UK Limited |
| +44 1563621 | Allocated | YayYay Limited |
| +44 1563622 | Allocated | Fuse 2 Communications Ltd |
| +44 1563623 | Allocated | Redwood Technologies Ltd |
| +44 1563624 | Allocated | TalkTalk Communications Limited |
| +44 1563625 | Protected | — |
| +44 1563626 | Allocated | Fluency Communications Ltd |
| +44 1563627 | Protected | — |
| +44 1563628 | Allocated | Convergence Group (wireless) Networks Limited |
| +44 1563629 | Allocated | 24 Seven Cloud Communications Ltd |
| +44 1563630 | Allocated | Adepteo Limited |
| +44 1563631 | Allocated | Zapappi Ltd |
| +44 1563632 | Allocated | Number Services Ltd. |
| +44 1563633 | Protected | — |
| +44 1563634 | Allocated | IP Voice Networks Ltd |
| +44 1563635 | Allocated | Alnitak GmbH |
| +44 1563636 | Allocated | I.T Communications Limited |
| +44 1563637 | Allocated | EVE CONNECT LTD |
| +44 1563638 | Allocated | DIDWW Ireland Limited |
| +44 1563639 | Allocated | Fuse 2 Communications Ltd |
| +44 1563640 | Allocated | Dial 9 Communications Limited |
| +44 1563641 | Allocated | KCOM Group Ltd |
| +44 1563642 | Free | — |
| +44 1563643 | Free | — |
| +44 1563644 | Allocated | Lanonyx Telecom Limited |
| +44 1563645 | Free | — |
| +44 1563646 | Allocated | GCI Network Solutions Limited |
| +44 1563647 | Free | — |
| +44 1563648 | Free | — |
| +44 1563649 | Free | — |
| +44 1563650 | Allocated | VOXYONDER NETWORK SERVICES UK LTD |
| +44 1563651 | Free | — |
| +44 1563652 | Allocated | SiPalto Ltd |
| +44 1563653 | Free | — |
| +44 1563654 | Allocated | Mi Telecom Limited |
| +44 1563655 | Allocated | Mi Telecom Limited |
| +44 1563656 | Allocated | ICUK Computing Services Limited |
| +44 1563657 | Allocated | BT |
| +44 1563658 | Free | — |
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- 01560 Moscow6 km away
- 01292 Ayr20 km away
- 01294 Ardrossan20 km away
- 01290 Cumnock22 km away
- BT12 allocated blocks on 01563
- Vodafone Ltd (C&W)10 allocated blocks on 01563
- Magrathea Telecommunications Limited6 allocated blocks on 01563
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FAQs about 01563
Where is area code 01563?
01563 is Ofcom's Kilmarnock numbering area, in East Ayrshire, Scotland. Its exchange town is in East Ayrshire. From abroad, drop the 0 and dial +44 1563.
Do I need to dial 01563 for a local call?
Traditionally not from another 01563 landline, but it now depends on your provider: Ofcom stopped requiring providers to offer local (code-free) dialling on 11 March 2022. Dialling 01563 first always works, and mobiles always need it.
How are 01563 numbers written?
Numbers on 01563 use Ofcom's 4+6 format: the 5-digit code (including the leading 0) followed by a 6-digit local number — written like 01563 234 567. From abroad the leading zero is dropped: +44 1563 then the local number.
What was the 01563 area code before?
01563 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 0563. Old signage or stationery showing 0563 refers to the same Kilmarnock numbers.
Which phone companies hold 01563 numbers?
Ofcom lists 95 providers with allocated blocks on 01563. The largest are BT with 12 of the 133 allocated blocks, Vodafone with 10 of the 133 allocated blocks and Magrathea Telecommunications Limited with 6 of the 133 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 01563?
By distance between exchange towns, the nearest other codes are 01560 Moscow (6 km), 01292 Ayr (20 km), 01294 Ardrossan (20 km) and 01290 Cumnock (22 km).
How do I report a scam call from a 01563 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.