01577 Area Code — Kinross, Kelty & Ballingry
01577 is the UK dialling code for Kinross in Perth and Kinross, also serving Kelty, Ballingry and Milnathort, allocated by Ofcom under the National Telephone Numbering Plan. Our database has tracked 41 distinct 01577 numbers across 44 public lookups.
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Quick facts
Area code
01577
Location
Kinross
County
Perth and Kinross
Region
Scotland
Number type
Geographic landline
Number format
01577 XXX XXX
Operators serving
8+
Call cost
Standard rate
About the 01577 dialling code
01577 is the UK geographic dialling code for Kinross, allocated by Ofcom under the National Telephone Numbering Plan. It is used by landlines — and increasingly VoIP lines — registered to the Kinross area.
A full Kinross number is normally written as 01577 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 01577 number no longer guarantees the caller is physically in Kinross. Fraudsters also "spoof" local codes like 01577 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 01577 dialling area
The marker shows Kinross; the shaded circle is an approximate indication of the area the 01577 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 01577
Settlements in and around the Kinross dialling area that typically use 01577 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 01577 from abroad
From outside the UK, dial your international access prefix, then the UK country code 44, then 1577 (the area code without its leading zero) and the local number.
| Calling from | Dial |
|---|---|
| United States & Canada | 011 44 1577 … |
| Europe / most of the world | 00 44 1577 … |
| Australia | 0011 44 1577 … |
| Any mobile phone | +44 1577 … |
History of the 01577 code
The code was 0577 until PhONEday, 16 April 1995, when a "1" was inserted after the leading zero to create 01577.
Top searched 01577 numbers
These are the 01577 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 01577 862571 | 2 | 10 Jul 2026 |
| 01577 330358 | 2 | 28 Jun 2026 |
| 01577 330361 | 2 | 26 Jun 2026 |
| 01577 867257 | 1 | 9 Jul 2026 |
| 01577 865335 | 1 | 29 Jun 2026 |
| 01577 330360 | 1 | 29 Jun 2026 |
| 01577 330299 | 1 | 29 Jun 2026 |
| 01577 330293 | 1 | 29 Jun 2026 |
| 01577 330353 | 1 | 29 Jun 2026 |
| 01577 330442 | 1 | 29 Jun 2026 |
| 01577 330359 | 1 | 29 Jun 2026 |
| 01577 330446 | 1 | 29 Jun 2026 |
| 01577 330300 | 1 | 28 Jun 2026 |
| 01577 330387 | 1 | 28 Jun 2026 |
| 01577 330351 | 1 | 28 Jun 2026 |
| 01577 330384 | 1 | 28 Jun 2026 |
| 01577 330386 | 1 | 28 Jun 2026 |
| 01577 330356 | 1 | 28 Jun 2026 |
| 01577 330443 | 1 | 28 Jun 2026 |
| 01577 330447 | 1 | 28 Jun 2026 |
Is a call from 01577 safe?
Most 01577 calls are ordinary local calls from Kinross homes and businesses. The main risk to be aware of is "neighbour spoofing", where a scammer fakes a local 01577 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 01577 (Kinross) number from outside the UK, drop the leading zero and dial +44 1577 followed by the local number.
Operators serving Kinross
These UK communications providers have been allocated 01577 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 |
| Vodafone Ltd (C&W) | 8 |
| BT | 4 |
| TalkTalk Communications Limited | 2 |
| Digital Space Group Limited | 2 |
| IP Voice Networks Ltd | 2 |
| Gamma Telecom Holdings Limited | 2 |
| Sky UK Limited | 2 |
Ofcom number ranges on 01577
Ofcom's National Numbering Plan lists 460 number blocks under 01577, of which 110 are allocated to 84 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) |
|---|---|---|
01577208… | Allocated | TalkTalk Communications Limited |
01577209… | Allocated | TalkTalk Communications Limited |
0157721… | Allocated | AQL Wholesale Ltd |
0157722… | Allocated | Net-Work Internet Ltd |
01577237… | Allocated | Digital Space Group Limited |
0157724… | Allocated | Telecom2 Limited |
01577251… | Allocated | Gamma Telecom Holdings Limited |
0157726… | Allocated | Digital Space Group Limited |
0157727… | Allocated | Nodemax Limited |
0157728… | Allocated | Invade International Ltd |
0157733… | Allocated | Gamma Telecom Holdings Limited |
01577342… | Allocated | Orbtalk Limited |
Showing 12 of 110 allocated blocks. Source: Ofcom telephone numbering data, updated weekly.
How to block and report 01577 spam calls
Block or report 01577
- You can block 01577 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 01577 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 01577 code
Where is the 01577 area code?
The 01577 area code is allocated by Ofcom to Kinross in Perth and Kinross, United Kingdom. It is a geographic UK landline dialling code under the National Telephone Numbering Plan. The surrounding dialling area also takes in Kelty, Ballingry, Milnathort and nearby villages.
Is 01577 always a Kinross number?
Numbers with the 01577 prefix were originally allocated by Ofcom to Kinross. 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 Kinross.
How do I block 01577 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 01577 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 01577 call cost?
Calls to UK 01577 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 Kinross — useful when a caller is nearby but outside the 01577 boundary.
Living in or moving to Kinross?
Our free postcode reports cover house prices, crime, broadband and schools for the districts around Kinross.
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