01563 Area Code — Kilmarnock, Irvine & Stewarton
01563 is the UK dialling code for Kilmarnock in East Ayrshire, also serving Irvine, Stewarton and Crosshouse, allocated by Ofcom under the National Telephone Numbering Plan. Our database has tracked 170 distinct 01563 numbers across 218 public lookups.
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Quick facts
Area code
01563
Location
Kilmarnock
County
East Ayrshire
Region
Scotland
Number type
Geographic landline
Number format
01563 XXX XXX
Operators serving
8+
Call cost
Standard rate
About the 01563 dialling code
01563 is the UK geographic dialling code for Kilmarnock, allocated by Ofcom under the National Telephone Numbering Plan. It is used by landlines — and increasingly VoIP lines — registered to the Kilmarnock area.
A full Kilmarnock number is normally written as 01563 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 01563 number no longer guarantees the caller is physically in Kilmarnock. Fraudsters also "spoof" local codes like 01563 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 01563 dialling area
The marker shows Kilmarnock; the shaded circle is an approximate indication of the area the 01563 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 01563
Settlements in and around the Kilmarnock dialling area that typically use 01563 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 01563 from abroad
From outside the UK, dial your international access prefix, then the UK country code 44, then 1563 (the area code without its leading zero) and the local number.
| Calling from | Dial |
|---|---|
| United States & Canada | 011 44 1563 … |
| Europe / most of the world | 00 44 1563 … |
| Australia | 0011 44 1563 … |
| Any mobile phone | +44 1563 … |
History of the 01563 code
The code was 0563 until PhONEday, 16 April 1995, when a "1" was inserted after the leading zero to create 01563.
Top searched 01563 numbers
These are the 01563 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 01563 485998 | 16 | 3 Jul 2026 |
| 01563 262215 | 6 | 10 Jul 2026 |
| 01563 897642 | 6 | 17 Jun 2026 |
| 01563 554097 | 4 | 9 Jul 2026 |
| 01563 665005 | 3 | 1 Jul 2026 |
| 01563 521526 | 3 | 1 Jul 2026 |
| 01563 485995 | 2 | 7 Jul 2026 |
| 01563 593495 | 2 | 5 Jul 2026 |
| 01563 597734 | 2 | 5 Jul 2026 |
| 01563 340371 | 2 | 4 Jul 2026 |
| 01563 554101 | 2 | 3 Jul 2026 |
| 01563 580017 | 2 | 3 Jul 2026 |
| 01563 591312 | 2 | 3 Jul 2026 |
| 01563 594234 | 2 | 2 Jul 2026 |
| 01563 553950 | 2 | 2 Jul 2026 |
| 01563 576600 | 2 | 1 Jul 2026 |
| 01563 593248 | 2 | 1 Jul 2026 |
| 01563 615994 | 2 | 25 Jun 2026 |
| 01563 578637 | 2 | 24 Jun 2026 |
| 01563 485999 | 2 | 17 Jun 2026 |
Is a call from 01563 safe?
Most 01563 calls are ordinary local calls from Kilmarnock homes and businesses. The main risk to be aware of is "neighbour spoofing", where a scammer fakes a local 01563 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 01563 (Kilmarnock) number from outside the UK, drop the leading zero and dial +44 1563 followed by the local number.
Operators serving Kilmarnock
These UK communications providers have been allocated 01563 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 | 12 |
| Vodafone Ltd (C&W) | 10 |
| Magrathea Telecommunications Limited | 6 |
| TalkTalk Communications Limited | 5 |
| GCI Network Solutions Limited | 3 |
| Inet Telecoms Ltd (Voipfone) | 3 |
| Mi Telecom Limited | 2 |
| Fuse 2 Communications Ltd | 2 |
Ofcom number ranges on 01563
Ofcom's National Numbering Plan lists 388 number blocks under 01563, of which 135 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) |
|---|---|---|
0156321… | Allocated | Nationwide Telephone Assistance Ltd |
0156322… | Allocated | Voiceflex Limited |
0156323… | Allocated | (AQ) LIMITED |
0156324… | Allocated | VoIP-Un Limited |
01563257… | Allocated | TalkTalk Communications Limited |
01563258… | Allocated | TalkTalk Communications Limited |
01563259… | Allocated | TalkTalk Communications Limited |
0156326… | Allocated | AQL Wholesale Ltd |
0156327… | Allocated | Telecom2 Limited |
0156328… | Allocated | Digital Space Group Limited |
0156329… | Allocated | Nodemax Limited |
01563300… | Allocated | Net-Work Internet Ltd |
Showing 12 of 135 allocated blocks. Source: Ofcom telephone numbering data, updated weekly.
How to block and report 01563 spam calls
Block or report 01563
- You can block 01563 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 01563 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 01563 code
Where is the 01563 area code?
The 01563 area code is allocated by Ofcom to Kilmarnock in East Ayrshire, United Kingdom. It is a geographic UK landline dialling code under the National Telephone Numbering Plan. The surrounding dialling area also takes in Irvine, Stewarton, Crosshouse and nearby villages.
Is 01563 always a Kilmarnock number?
Numbers with the 01563 prefix were originally allocated by Ofcom to Kilmarnock. 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 Kilmarnock.
How do I block 01563 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 01563 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 01563 call cost?
Calls to UK 01563 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 Kilmarnock — useful when a caller is nearby but outside the 01563 boundary.
Living in or moving to Kilmarnock?
Our free postcode reports cover house prices, crime, broadband and schools for the districts around Kilmarnock.
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