01690 Area Code — Betws-y-Coed, Llanrwst & Trefriw
01690 is the UK dialling code for Betws-y-Coed in Conwy, also serving Llanrwst, Trefriw, allocated by Ofcom under the National Telephone Numbering Plan. Our database has tracked 1 distinct 01690 numbers across 1 public lookups.
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Quick facts
Area code
01690
Location
Betws-y-Coed
County
Conwy
Region
Wales
Number type
Geographic landline
Number format
01690 XXX XXX
Operators serving
8+
Call cost
Standard rate
About the 01690 dialling code
01690 is the UK geographic dialling code for Betws-y-Coed, allocated by Ofcom under the National Telephone Numbering Plan. It is used by landlines — and increasingly VoIP lines — registered to the Betws-y-Coed area.
A full Betws-y-Coed number is normally written as 01690 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 01690 number no longer guarantees the caller is physically in Betws-y-Coed. Fraudsters also "spoof" local codes like 01690 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 01690 dialling area
The marker shows Betws-y-Coed; the shaded circle is an approximate indication of the area the 01690 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 01690
Settlements in and around the Betws-y-Coed dialling area that typically use 01690 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 01690 from abroad
From outside the UK, dial your international access prefix, then the UK country code 44, then 1690 (the area code without its leading zero) and the local number.
| Calling from | Dial |
|---|---|
| United States & Canada | 011 44 1690 … |
| Europe / most of the world | 00 44 1690 … |
| Australia | 0011 44 1690 … |
| Any mobile phone | +44 1690 … |
History of the 01690 code
The code was 0690 until PhONEday, 16 April 1995, when a "1" was inserted after the leading zero to create 01690.
Top searched 01690 numbers
These are the 01690 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 01690 710491 | 1 | 7 Jul 2026 |
Is a call from 01690 safe?
Most 01690 calls are ordinary local calls from Betws-y-Coed homes and businesses. The main risk to be aware of is "neighbour spoofing", where a scammer fakes a local 01690 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 01690 (Betws-y-Coed) number from outside the UK, drop the leading zero and dial +44 1690 followed by the local number.
Operators serving Betws-y-Coed
These UK communications providers have been allocated 01690 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 | 7 |
| Colt Technology Services | 2 |
| TalkTalk Communications Limited | 2 |
| Digital Space Group Limited | 2 |
| Digitech Solutions Global Limited | 2 |
| Fuse 2 Communications Ltd | 2 |
| (AQ) LIMITED | 1 |
| Redcentric Solutions Limited | 1 |
Ofcom number ranges on 01690
Ofcom's National Numbering Plan lists 451 number blocks under 01690, of which 90 are allocated to 80 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) |
|---|---|---|
01690208… | Allocated | TalkTalk Communications Limited |
01690209… | Allocated | TalkTalk Communications Limited |
0169021… | Allocated | Nationwide Telephone Assistance Ltd |
0169022… | Allocated | Redcentric Solutions Limited |
01690237… | Allocated | Digital Space Group Limited |
0169024… | Allocated | Telecom2 Limited |
0169025… | Allocated | Digital Space Group Limited |
0169026… | Allocated | Nodemax Limited |
01690270… | Allocated | Voxbone SA |
0169030… | Allocated | BT |
01690310… | Allocated | Linear Telecoms Limited |
01690311… | Allocated | Simwood eSMS Limited |
Showing 12 of 90 allocated blocks. Source: Ofcom telephone numbering data, updated weekly.
How to block and report 01690 spam calls
Block or report 01690
- You can block 01690 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 01690 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 01690 code
Where is the 01690 area code?
The 01690 area code is allocated by Ofcom to Betws-y-Coed in Conwy, United Kingdom. It is a geographic UK landline dialling code under the National Telephone Numbering Plan. The surrounding dialling area also takes in Llanrwst, Trefriw and nearby villages.
Is 01690 always a Betws-y-Coed number?
Numbers with the 01690 prefix were originally allocated by Ofcom to Betws-y-Coed. 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 Betws-y-Coed.
How do I block 01690 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 01690 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 01690 call cost?
Calls to UK 01690 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 Betws-y-Coed — useful when a caller is nearby but outside the 01690 boundary.
Living in or moving to Betws-y-Coed?
Our free postcode reports cover house prices, crime, broadband and schools for the districts around Betws-y-Coed.
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