01355 Area Code — East Kilbride, Cambuslang & High Blantyre
01355 is the UK dialling code for East Kilbride in South Lanarkshire, also serving Cambuslang, High Blantyre and Newton Mearns, allocated by Ofcom under the National Telephone Numbering Plan. Our database has tracked 173 distinct 01355 numbers across 209 public lookups.
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Quick facts
Area code
01355
Location
East Kilbride
County
South Lanarkshire
Region
Scotland
Number type
Geographic landline
Number format
01355 XXX XXX
Operators serving
8+
Call cost
Standard rate
About the 01355 dialling code
01355 is the UK geographic dialling code for East Kilbride, allocated by Ofcom under the National Telephone Numbering Plan. It is used by landlines — and increasingly VoIP lines — registered to the East Kilbride area.
A full East Kilbride number is normally written as 01355 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 01355 number no longer guarantees the caller is physically in East Kilbride. Fraudsters also "spoof" local codes like 01355 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 01355 dialling area
The marker shows East Kilbride; the shaded circle is an approximate indication of the area the 01355 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 01355
Settlements in and around the East Kilbride dialling area that typically use 01355 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 01355 from abroad
From outside the UK, dial your international access prefix, then the UK country code 44, then 1355 (the area code without its leading zero) and the local number.
| Calling from | Dial |
|---|---|
| United States & Canada | 011 44 1355 … |
| Europe / most of the world | 00 44 1355 … |
| Australia | 0011 44 1355 … |
| Any mobile phone | +44 1355 … |
History of the 01355 code
The code was 0355 until PhONEday, 16 April 1995, when a "1" was inserted after the leading zero to create 01355.
Top searched 01355 numbers
These are the 01355 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 01355 725003 | 13 | 11 Jul 2026 |
| 01355 585850 | 7 | 9 Jul 2026 |
| 01355 806207 | 4 | 1 Jul 2026 |
| 01355 237068 | 3 | 7 Jul 2026 |
| 01355 220551 | 3 | 3 Jul 2026 |
| 01355 566352 | 2 | 6 Jul 2026 |
| 01355 513802 | 2 | 3 Jul 2026 |
| 01355 237041 | 2 | 3 Jul 2026 |
| 01355 377348 | 2 | 28 Jun 2026 |
| 01355 433280 | 2 | 28 Jun 2026 |
| 01355 433276 | 2 | 27 Jun 2026 |
| 01355 909031 | 2 | 26 Jun 2026 |
| 01355 237074 | 2 | 26 Jun 2026 |
| 01355 517023 | 2 | 19 Jun 2026 |
| 01355 220556 | 2 | 14 Jun 2026 |
| 01355 200416 | 2 | 6 Jun 2026 |
| 01355 220571 | 1 | 10 Jul 2026 |
| 01355 237064 | 1 | 9 Jul 2026 |
| 01355 572823 | 1 | 9 Jul 2026 |
| 01355 572770 | 1 | 8 Jul 2026 |
Is a call from 01355 safe?
Most 01355 calls are ordinary local calls from East Kilbride homes and businesses. The main risk to be aware of is "neighbour spoofing", where a scammer fakes a local 01355 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 01355 (East Kilbride) number from outside the UK, drop the leading zero and dial +44 1355 followed by the local number.
Operators serving East Kilbride
These UK communications providers have been allocated 01355 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 |
|---|---|
| Vodafone Ltd (C&W) | 18 |
| BT | 13 |
| GCI Network Solutions Limited | 12 |
| 1XXXX | 9 |
| Virgin Media Limited | 9 |
| Sky UK Limited | 7 |
| TalkTalk Communications Limited | 4 |
| Resilient Limited | 3 |
Ofcom number ranges on 01355
Ofcom's National Numbering Plan lists 442 number blocks under 01355, of which 162 are allocated to 97 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) |
|---|---|---|
0135520… | Allocated | Gamma Telecom Holdings Limited |
01355210… | Allocated | Linear Telecoms Limited |
01355211… | Allocated | HAVENSTOKE COMMUNICATIONS LTD |
01355212… | Allocated | Orbtalk Limited |
01355213… | Allocated | Invoco Ltd |
01355215… | Allocated | Internexus Networks Limited |
01355216… | Allocated | Minotaur Telecom Limited |
01355217… | Allocated | Bicom Systems EURL |
01355219… | Allocated | API Telecom Limited |
0135522… | Allocated | BT |
0135523… | Allocated | BT |
0135524… | Allocated | BT |
Showing 12 of 162 allocated blocks. Source: Ofcom telephone numbering data, updated weekly.
How to block and report 01355 spam calls
Block or report 01355
- You can block 01355 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 01355 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 01355 code
Where is the 01355 area code?
The 01355 area code is allocated by Ofcom to East Kilbride in South Lanarkshire, United Kingdom. It is a geographic UK landline dialling code under the National Telephone Numbering Plan. The surrounding dialling area also takes in Cambuslang, High Blantyre, Newton Mearns and nearby villages.
Is 01355 always a East Kilbride number?
Numbers with the 01355 prefix were originally allocated by Ofcom to East Kilbride. 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 East Kilbride.
How do I block 01355 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 01355 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 01355 call cost?
Calls to UK 01355 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 East Kilbride — useful when a caller is nearby but outside the 01355 boundary.
Living in or moving to East Kilbride?
Our free postcode reports cover house prices, crime, broadband and schools for the districts around East Kilbride.
Check another UK number
Have the full 10- or 11-digit number? The UK Phone Number Checker shows the Ofcom range holder, risk level, and any community reports for that specific number.