01383 Area Code — Dunfermline, Rosyth & Cowdenbeath
01383 is the UK dialling code for Dunfermline in Fife, also serving Rosyth, Cowdenbeath and Dalgety Bay, allocated by Ofcom under the National Telephone Numbering Plan. Our database has tracked 219 distinct 01383 numbers across 255 public lookups.
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Quick facts
Area code
01383
Location
Dunfermline
County
Fife
Region
Scotland
Number type
Geographic landline
Number format
01383 XXX XXX
Operators serving
8+
Call cost
Standard rate
About the 01383 dialling code
01383 is the UK geographic dialling code for Dunfermline, allocated by Ofcom under the National Telephone Numbering Plan. It is used by landlines — and increasingly VoIP lines — registered to the Dunfermline area.
A full Dunfermline number is normally written as 01383 XXXXXX. You can dial the local part on its own from within the same area, or the full number from anywhere in the UK.
Because of UK number portability and internet calling, a 01383 number no longer guarantees the caller is physically in Dunfermline. Fraudsters also "spoof" local codes like 01383 so an unknown call looks like a nearby business or neighbour — so treat an unexpected call on what is actually said, not on the area code alone.
Map of the 01383 dialling area
The marker shows Dunfermline; the shaded circle is an approximate indication of the area the 01383 code serves — exact Ofcom charging-area boundaries are irregular and don't follow a neat radius.
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors. View larger map
Areas typically served by 01383
Settlements in and around the Dunfermline dialling area that typically use 01383 numbers. Approximate — Ofcom charging-area boundaries don't follow town or county lines exactly, and properties near a boundary may take a neighbouring code.
Calling 01383 from abroad
From outside the UK, dial your international access prefix, then the UK country code 44, then 1383 (the area code without its leading zero) and the local number.
| Calling from | Dial |
|---|---|
| United States & Canada | 011 44 1383 … |
| Europe / most of the world | 00 44 1383 … |
| Australia | 0011 44 1383 … |
| Any mobile phone | +44 1383 … |
History of the 01383 code
The code was 0383 until PhONEday, 16 April 1995, when a "1" was inserted after the leading zero to create 01383.
In the letter-dialling era the code had the mnemonic DU3 — on an old rotary dial, the letters DU (from Dunfermline) sat on the same holes as the digits 383, so subscribers literally dialled the start of the town's name.
Top searched 01383 numbers
These are the 01383 numbers most-looked-up by visitors to our number checker. Click any number to see its full lookup page with risk-level, range holder, and community reports.
| Number | Searches | Last looked up |
|---|---|---|
| 01383 565121 | 4 | 6 Jul 2026 |
| 01383 661572 | 4 | 2 Jul 2026 |
| 01383 741794 | 4 | 19 Jun 2026 |
| 01383 747671 | 3 | 6 Jul 2026 |
| 01383 233002 | 3 | 2 Jul 2026 |
| 01383 233008 | 3 | 2 Jul 2026 |
| 01383 602402 | 3 | 1 Jul 2026 |
| 01383 341160 | 2 | 11 Jul 2026 |
| 01383 661957 | 2 | 7 Jul 2026 |
| 01383 347177 | 2 | 7 Jul 2026 |
| 01383 432437 | 2 | 7 Jul 2026 |
| 01383 432435 | 2 | 7 Jul 2026 |
| 01383 243292 | 2 | 6 Jul 2026 |
| 01383 850529 | 2 | 6 Jul 2026 |
| 01383 406841 | 2 | 5 Jul 2026 |
| 01383 240684 | 2 | 5 Jul 2026 |
| 01383 611111 | 2 | 4 Jul 2026 |
| 01383 420101 | 2 | 2 Jul 2026 |
| 01383 565127 | 2 | 2 Jul 2026 |
| 01383 432350 | 2 | 1 Jul 2026 |
Is a call from 01383 safe?
Most 01383 calls are ordinary local calls from Dunfermline homes and businesses. The main risk to be aware of is "neighbour spoofing", where a scammer fakes a local 01383 prefix so you are more likely to answer. Never share bank details, passwords or one-time security codes with an unexpected caller, even when the number looks local — hang up and call the organisation back on a number you have verified yourself.
To call a 01383 (Dunfermline) number from outside the UK, drop the leading zero and dial +44 1383 followed by the local number.
Operators serving Dunfermline
These UK communications providers have been allocated 01383 number blocks by Ofcom. The number of blocks per operator gives a rough sense of how widely each provider serves this area.
| Provider (Ofcom-allocated) | Allocated blocks |
|---|---|
| BT | 22 |
| Vodafone Ltd (C&W) | 22 |
| Sky UK Limited | 15 |
| GCI Network Solutions Limited | 11 |
| TalkTalk Communications Limited | 7 |
| Resilient Limited | 3 |
| Digital Space Group Limited | 3 |
| Fuse 2 Communications Ltd | 2 |
Ofcom number ranges on 01383
Ofcom's National Numbering Plan lists 469 number blocks under 01383, of which 184 are allocated to 104 communications providers. The first allocated blocks are shown below — look up any full number with the number checker to see its exact range holder.
| Number block | Status | Range holder (Ofcom-allocated) |
|---|---|---|
0138321… | Allocated | TelNG Limited |
01383220… | Allocated | Localphone Limited |
01383221… | Allocated | Voiceflex Limited |
01383223… | Allocated | TalkTalk Communications Limited |
01383224… | Allocated | (AQ) LIMITED |
01383225… | Allocated | VoIP-Un Limited |
01383226… | Allocated | Voxbone SA |
01383227… | Allocated | Digital Space Group Limited |
01383228… | Allocated | Digital Space Group Limited |
01383229… | Allocated | TalkTalk Communications Limited |
01383230… | Allocated | Entanet International Ltd |
01383231… | Allocated | Inet Telecoms Ltd (Voipfone) |
Showing 12 of 184 allocated blocks. Source: Ofcom telephone numbering data, updated weekly.
How to block and report 01383 spam calls
Block or report 01383
- You can block 01383 directly from your recent-calls list on iPhone or Android, and forward scam texts free to 7726.
- Scam or fraud calls should be reported to Action Fraud (0300 123 2040) or Police Scotland (101); persistent marketing calls to the ICO / TPS.
Full step-by-step instructions for every phone, network-level blocking and all UK reporting routes are in our guide: How to block and report unwanted calls in the UK.
How to stop unwanted calls for good
Blocking 01383 numbers stops that one number, but determined nuisance callers simply switch numbers. Silencing unknown callers, enabling your network's free spam shield and registering with the TPS cut the volume across the board — our canonical guide walks through each step: How to block and report unwanted calls in the UK.
Frequently asked questions about the 01383 code
Where is the 01383 area code?
The 01383 area code is allocated by Ofcom to Dunfermline in Fife, United Kingdom. It is a geographic UK landline dialling code under the National Telephone Numbering Plan. The surrounding dialling area also takes in Rosyth, Cowdenbeath, Dalgety Bay and nearby villages.
Is 01383 always a Dunfermline number?
Numbers with the 01383 prefix were originally allocated by Ofcom to Dunfermline. With UK number portability and VoIP allowing geographic relocation while keeping the same number, the call origin can differ from the original area, but the prefix's official assigned location remains Dunfermline.
How do I block 01383 spam calls?
On iPhone, tap the (i) next to the number in Recents and choose Block this Caller. On Android, long-press the number in Recents and choose Block. To prevent unknown 01383 numbers ringing, enable Settings → Phone → Silence Unknown Callers (iPhone) or your dialler's spam filter (Android). Forward spam texts to 7726 free of charge.
How much does a 01383 call cost?
Calls to UK 01383 geographic numbers are charged at your provider's standard rate and are usually included in inclusive minutes on any modern landline or mobile plan.
Neighbouring dialling codes
Codes covering areas around Dunfermline — useful when a caller is nearby but outside the 01383 boundary.
Living in or moving to Dunfermline?
Our free postcode reports cover house prices, crime, broadband and schools for the districts around Dunfermline.
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