01968 Area Code — Penicuik, Bonnyrigg & Loanhead
01968 is the UK dialling code for Penicuik in Midlothian, also serving Bonnyrigg, Loanhead and Currie, allocated by Ofcom under the National Telephone Numbering Plan. Our database has tracked 1 distinct 01968 numbers across 1 public lookups.
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Quick facts
Area code
01968
Location
Penicuik
County
Midlothian
Region
Scotland
Number type
Geographic landline
Number format
01968 XXX XXX
Operators serving
8+
Call cost
Standard rate
About the 01968 dialling code
01968 is the UK geographic dialling code for Penicuik, allocated by Ofcom under the National Telephone Numbering Plan. It is used by landlines — and increasingly VoIP lines — registered to the Penicuik area.
A full Penicuik number is normally written as 01968 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 01968 number no longer guarantees the caller is physically in Penicuik. Fraudsters also "spoof" local codes like 01968 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 01968 dialling area
The marker shows Penicuik; the shaded circle is an approximate indication of the area the 01968 code serves — exact Ofcom charging-area boundaries are irregular and don't follow a neat radius.
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Areas typically served by 01968
Settlements in and around the Penicuik dialling area that typically use 01968 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 01968 from abroad
From outside the UK, dial your international access prefix, then the UK country code 44, then 1968 (the area code without its leading zero) and the local number.
| Calling from | Dial |
|---|---|
| United States & Canada | 011 44 1968 … |
| Europe / most of the world | 00 44 1968 … |
| Australia | 0011 44 1968 … |
| Any mobile phone | +44 1968 … |
History of the 01968 code
The code was 0968 until PhONEday, 16 April 1995, when a "1" was inserted after the leading zero to create 01968.
Top searched 01968 numbers
These are the 01968 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 01968 575800 | 1 | 4 Jun 2026 |
Is a call from 01968 safe?
Most 01968 calls are ordinary local calls from Penicuik homes and businesses. The main risk to be aware of is "neighbour spoofing", where a scammer fakes a local 01968 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 01968 (Penicuik) number from outside the UK, drop the leading zero and dial +44 1968 followed by the local number.
Operators serving Penicuik
These UK communications providers have been allocated 01968 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 |
|---|---|
| GCI Network Solutions Limited | 11 |
| Six Degrees Technology Group Limited | 10 |
| BT | 4 |
| TalkTalk Communications Limited | 3 |
| Vodafone Ltd (C&W) | 3 |
| Fuse 2 Communications Ltd | 2 |
| Digital Space Group Limited | 2 |
| Barritel Limited | 1 |
Ofcom number ranges on 01968
Ofcom's National Numbering Plan lists 424 number blocks under 01968, of which 115 are allocated to 87 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) |
|---|---|---|
0196820… | Allocated | VoIP-Un Limited |
0196821… | Allocated | Entanet International Ltd |
0196822… | Allocated | Net-Work Internet Ltd |
0196823… | Allocated | AQL Wholesale Ltd |
01968247… | Allocated | Digital Space Group Limited |
0196825… | Allocated | Redcentric Solutions Limited |
0196826… | Allocated | Telecom2 Limited |
0196827… | Allocated | Nodemax Limited |
0196828… | Allocated | Digital Space Group Limited |
0196830… | Allocated | Invade International Ltd |
01968310… | Allocated | Voxbone SA |
0196834… | Allocated | Served Up Limited |
Showing 12 of 115 allocated blocks. Source: Ofcom telephone numbering data, updated weekly.
How to block and report 01968 spam calls
Block or report 01968
- You can block 01968 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 01968 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 01968 code
Where is the 01968 area code?
The 01968 area code is allocated by Ofcom to Penicuik in Midlothian, United Kingdom. It is a geographic UK landline dialling code under the National Telephone Numbering Plan. The surrounding dialling area also takes in Bonnyrigg, Loanhead, Currie and nearby villages.
Is 01968 always a Penicuik number?
Numbers with the 01968 prefix were originally allocated by Ofcom to Penicuik. 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 Penicuik.
How do I block 01968 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 01968 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 01968 call cost?
Calls to UK 01968 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 Penicuik — useful when a caller is nearby but outside the 01968 boundary.
Living in or moving to Penicuik?
Our free postcode reports cover house prices, crime, broadband and schools for the districts around Penicuik.
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