01797 Area Code — Rye, Stone & Winchelsea Beach
01797 is the UK dialling code for Rye in East Sussex, also serving Stone, Winchelsea Beach and Camber, allocated by Ofcom under the National Telephone Numbering Plan. Our database has tracked 55 distinct 01797 numbers across 56 public lookups.
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Quick facts
Area code
01797
Location
Rye
County
East Sussex
Region
South East England
Number type
Geographic landline
Number format
01797 XXX XXX
Operators serving
8+
Call cost
Standard rate
About the 01797 dialling code
01797 is the UK geographic dialling code for Rye, allocated by Ofcom under the National Telephone Numbering Plan. It is used by landlines — and increasingly VoIP lines — registered to the Rye area.
A full Rye number is normally written as 01797 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 01797 number no longer guarantees the caller is physically in Rye. Fraudsters also "spoof" local codes like 01797 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 01797 dialling area
The marker shows Rye; the shaded circle is an approximate indication of the area the 01797 code serves — exact Ofcom charging-area boundaries are irregular and don't follow a neat radius.
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Areas typically served by 01797
Settlements in and around the Rye dialling area that typically use 01797 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 01797 from abroad
From outside the UK, dial your international access prefix, then the UK country code 44, then 1797 (the area code without its leading zero) and the local number.
| Calling from | Dial |
|---|---|
| United States & Canada | 011 44 1797 … |
| Europe / most of the world | 00 44 1797 … |
| Australia | 0011 44 1797 … |
| Any mobile phone | +44 1797 … |
History of the 01797 code
The code was 0797 until PhONEday, 16 April 1995, when a "1" was inserted after the leading zero to create 01797.
In the letter-dialling era the code had the mnemonic RY7 — on an old rotary dial, the letters RY (from Rye) sat on the same holes as the digits 797, so subscribers literally dialled the start of the town's name.
Top searched 01797 numbers
These are the 01797 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 01797 300115 | 2 | 26 Jun 2026 |
| 01797 362850 | 1 | 12 Jul 2026 |
| 01797 300120 | 1 | 29 Jun 2026 |
| 01797 367333 | 1 | 29 Jun 2026 |
| 01797 367390 | 1 | 29 Jun 2026 |
| 01797 300180 | 1 | 29 Jun 2026 |
| 01797 740273 | 1 | 29 Jun 2026 |
| 01797 367328 | 1 | 29 Jun 2026 |
| 01797 300112 | 1 | 29 Jun 2026 |
| 01797 740342 | 1 | 29 Jun 2026 |
| 01797 740337 | 1 | 28 Jun 2026 |
| 01797 367399 | 1 | 28 Jun 2026 |
| 01797 300114 | 1 | 28 Jun 2026 |
| 01797 740274 | 1 | 28 Jun 2026 |
| 01797 367329 | 1 | 28 Jun 2026 |
| 01797 740278 | 1 | 28 Jun 2026 |
| 01797 367392 | 1 | 28 Jun 2026 |
| 01797 367330 | 1 | 28 Jun 2026 |
| 01797 740281 | 1 | 28 Jun 2026 |
| 01797 740335 | 1 | 28 Jun 2026 |
Is a call from 01797 safe?
Most 01797 calls are ordinary local calls from Rye homes and businesses. The main risk to be aware of is "neighbour spoofing", where a scammer fakes a local 01797 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 01797 (Rye) number from outside the UK, drop the leading zero and dial +44 1797 followed by the local number.
Operators serving Rye
These UK communications providers have been allocated 01797 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 | 11 |
| Sky UK Limited | 3 |
| TalkTalk Communications Limited | 3 |
| Fuse 2 Communications Ltd | 2 |
| VoiceHost Limited | 2 |
| Digital Space Group Limited | 2 |
| GCI Network Solutions Limited | 2 |
| Adepteo Limited | 1 |
Ofcom number ranges on 01797
Ofcom's National Numbering Plan lists 388 number blocks under 01797, of which 106 are allocated to 88 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) |
|---|---|---|
0179720… | Allocated | Magrathea Telecommunications Limited |
01797210… | Allocated | Linear Telecoms Limited |
01797212… | Allocated | Orbital Net Limited |
01797213… | Allocated | Orbtalk Limited |
01797214… | Allocated | TalkTalk Communications Limited |
01797215… | Allocated | Internexus Networks Limited |
01797217… | Allocated | Inet Telecoms Ltd (Voipfone) |
01797218… | Allocated | Hello Telecom (UK) Limited |
01797219… | Allocated | Simwood eSMS Limited |
0179722… | Allocated | BT |
0179723… | Allocated | BT |
0179724… | Allocated | BT |
Showing 12 of 106 allocated blocks. Source: Ofcom telephone numbering data, updated weekly.
How to block and report 01797 spam calls
Block or report 01797
- You can block 01797 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 01797 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 01797 code
Where is the 01797 area code?
The 01797 area code is allocated by Ofcom to Rye in East Sussex, United Kingdom. It is a geographic UK landline dialling code under the National Telephone Numbering Plan. The surrounding dialling area also takes in Stone, Winchelsea Beach, Camber and nearby villages.
Is 01797 always a Rye number?
Numbers with the 01797 prefix were originally allocated by Ofcom to Rye. 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 Rye.
How do I block 01797 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 01797 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 01797 call cost?
Calls to UK 01797 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 Rye — useful when a caller is nearby but outside the 01797 boundary.
Living in or moving to Rye?
Our free postcode reports cover house prices, crime, broadband and schools for the districts around Rye.
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