01762 Area Code — Portadown, Craigavon & Tandragee
01762 is the UK dialling code for Portadown in Armagh City Banbridge and Craigavon, also serving Craigavon, Tandragee and Waringstown, allocated by Ofcom under the National Telephone Numbering Plan. Our database has tracked 2 distinct 01762 numbers across 3 public lookups.
Quick facts
Area code
01762
Location
Portadown
County
Armagh City Banbridge and Craigavon
Region
Northern Ireland
Number type
Geographic landline
Number format
01762 XXX XXX
Operators serving
Multiple
Call cost
Standard rate
About the 01762 dialling code
01762 is the UK geographic dialling code for Portadown, allocated by Ofcom under the National Telephone Numbering Plan. It is used by landlines — and increasingly VoIP lines — registered to the Portadown area.
A full Portadown number is normally written as 01762 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 01762 number no longer guarantees the caller is physically in Portadown. Fraudsters also "spoof" local codes like 01762 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 01762 dialling area
The marker shows Portadown; the shaded circle is an approximate indication of the area the 01762 code serves — exact Ofcom charging-area boundaries are irregular and don't follow a neat radius.
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Areas typically served by 01762
Settlements in and around the Portadown dialling area that typically use 01762 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 01762 from abroad
From outside the UK, dial your international access prefix, then the UK country code 44, then 1762 (the area code without its leading zero) and the local number.
| Calling from | Dial |
|---|---|
| United States & Canada | 011 44 1762 … |
| Europe / most of the world | 00 44 1762 … |
| Australia | 0011 44 1762 … |
| Any mobile phone | +44 1762 … |
History of the 01762 code
The code was 0762 until PhONEday, 16 April 1995, when a "1" was inserted after the leading zero to create 01762.
In the letter-dialling era the code had the mnemonic PO2 — on an old rotary dial, the letters PO (from Portadown) sat on the same holes as the digits 762, so subscribers literally dialled the start of the town's name.
Top searched 01762 numbers
These are the 01762 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 01762 323262 | 2 | 9 Jul 2026 |
| 01762 959530 | 1 | 29 Jun 2026 |
Is a call from 01762 safe?
Most 01762 calls are ordinary local calls from Portadown homes and businesses. The main risk to be aware of is "neighbour spoofing", where a scammer fakes a local 01762 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 01762 (Portadown) number from outside the UK, drop the leading zero and dial +44 1762 followed by the local number.
How to block and report 01762 spam calls
Block or report 01762
- You can block 01762 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 01762 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 01762 code
Where is the 01762 area code?
The 01762 area code is allocated by Ofcom to Portadown in Armagh City Banbridge and Craigavon, United Kingdom. It is a geographic UK landline dialling code under the National Telephone Numbering Plan. The surrounding dialling area also takes in Craigavon, Tandragee, Waringstown and nearby villages.
Is 01762 always a Portadown number?
Numbers with the 01762 prefix were originally allocated by Ofcom to Portadown. 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 Portadown.
How do I block 01762 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 01762 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 01762 call cost?
Calls to UK 01762 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 Portadown — useful when a caller is nearby but outside the 01762 boundary.
Living in or moving to Portadown?
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