01493 Area Code — Great Yarmouth, Bradwell & Caister-on-Sea
01493 is the UK dialling code for Great Yarmouth in Norfolk, also serving Bradwell, Caister-on-Sea and Gorleston-on-Sea, allocated by Ofcom under the National Telephone Numbering Plan. Our database has tracked 154 distinct 01493 numbers across 210 public lookups.
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Quick facts
Area code
01493
Location
Great Yarmouth
County
Norfolk
Region
East of England
Number type
Geographic landline
Number format
01493 XXX XXX
Operators serving
8+
Call cost
Standard rate
About the 01493 dialling code
01493 is the UK geographic dialling code for Great Yarmouth, allocated by Ofcom under the National Telephone Numbering Plan. It is used by landlines — and increasingly VoIP lines — registered to the Great Yarmouth area.
A full Great Yarmouth number is normally written as 01493 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 01493 number no longer guarantees the caller is physically in Great Yarmouth. Fraudsters also "spoof" local codes like 01493 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 01493 dialling area
The marker shows Great Yarmouth; the shaded circle is an approximate indication of the area the 01493 code serves — exact Ofcom charging-area boundaries are irregular and don't follow a neat radius.
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Areas typically served by 01493
Settlements in and around the Great Yarmouth dialling area that typically use 01493 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 01493 from abroad
From outside the UK, dial your international access prefix, then the UK country code 44, then 1493 (the area code without its leading zero) and the local number.
| Calling from | Dial |
|---|---|
| United States & Canada | 011 44 1493 … |
| Europe / most of the world | 00 44 1493 … |
| Australia | 0011 44 1493 … |
| Any mobile phone | +44 1493 … |
History of the 01493 code
The code was 0493 until PhONEday, 16 April 1995, when a "1" was inserted after the leading zero to create 01493.
Top searched 01493 numbers
These are the 01493 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 01493 806853 | 14 | 9 Jul 2026 |
| 01493 804192 | 10 | 7 Jul 2026 |
| 01493 416717 | 4 | 8 Jul 2026 |
| 01493 730719 | 4 | 5 Jul 2026 |
| 01493 416711 | 4 | 9 Jun 2026 |
| 01493 416720 | 3 | 8 Jul 2026 |
| 01493 804191 | 3 | 7 Jul 2026 |
| 01493 393641 | 3 | 25 Jun 2026 |
| 01493 802786 | 2 | 10 Jul 2026 |
| 01493 804217 | 2 | 9 Jul 2026 |
| 01493 416719 | 2 | 8 Jul 2026 |
| 01493 416700 | 2 | 8 Jul 2026 |
| 01493 718413 | 2 | 7 Jul 2026 |
| 01493 800572 | 2 | 6 Jul 2026 |
| 01493 806856 | 2 | 5 Jul 2026 |
| 01493 448184 | 2 | 4 Jul 2026 |
| 01493 452204 | 2 | 3 Jul 2026 |
| 01493 732033 | 2 | 2 Jul 2026 |
| 01493 416699 | 2 | 2 Jul 2026 |
| 01493 804169 | 2 | 27 Jun 2026 |
Is a call from 01493 safe?
Most 01493 calls are ordinary local calls from Great Yarmouth homes and businesses. The main risk to be aware of is "neighbour spoofing", where a scammer fakes a local 01493 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 01493 (Great Yarmouth) number from outside the UK, drop the leading zero and dial +44 1493 followed by the local number.
Operators serving Great Yarmouth
These UK communications providers have been allocated 01493 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 | 24 |
| GCI Network Solutions Limited | 11 |
| Sky UK Limited | 10 |
| TalkTalk Communications Limited | 6 |
| Vodafone Ltd (C&W) | 4 |
| Colt Technology Services | 3 |
| Resilient Limited | 3 |
| Digital Space Group Limited | 3 |
Ofcom number ranges on 01493
Ofcom's National Numbering Plan lists 433 number blocks under 01493, of which 155 are allocated to 96 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) |
|---|---|---|
0149320… | Allocated | AQL Wholesale Ltd |
01493217… | Allocated | Digital Space Group Limited |
01493220… | Allocated | GCI Network Solutions Limited |
01493221… | Allocated | GCI Network Solutions Limited |
01493222… | Allocated | GCI Network Solutions Limited |
01493223… | Allocated | GCI Network Solutions Limited |
01493224… | Allocated | GCI Network Solutions Limited |
01493225… | Allocated | GCI Network Solutions Limited |
01493226… | Allocated | GCI Network Solutions Limited |
01493227… | Allocated | GCI Network Solutions Limited |
01493228… | Allocated | GCI Network Solutions Limited |
01493229… | Allocated | GCI Network Solutions Limited |
Showing 12 of 155 allocated blocks. Source: Ofcom telephone numbering data, updated weekly.
How to block and report 01493 spam calls
Block or report 01493
- You can block 01493 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 01493 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 01493 code
Where is the 01493 area code?
The 01493 area code is allocated by Ofcom to Great Yarmouth in Norfolk, United Kingdom. It is a geographic UK landline dialling code under the National Telephone Numbering Plan. The surrounding dialling area also takes in Bradwell, Caister-on-Sea, Gorleston-on-Sea and nearby villages.
Is 01493 always a Great Yarmouth number?
Numbers with the 01493 prefix were originally allocated by Ofcom to Great Yarmouth. 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 Great Yarmouth.
How do I block 01493 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 01493 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 01493 call cost?
Calls to UK 01493 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 Great Yarmouth — useful when a caller is nearby but outside the 01493 boundary.
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