01592 Area Code — Kirkcaldy, Glenrothes & Methil
01592 is the UK dialling code for Kirkcaldy in Fife, also serving Glenrothes, Methil and Burntisland, allocated by Ofcom under the National Telephone Numbering Plan. Our database has tracked 102 distinct 01592 numbers across 139 public lookups.
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Quick facts
Area code
01592
Location
Kirkcaldy
County
Fife
Region
Scotland
Number type
Geographic landline
Number format
01592 XXX XXX
Operators serving
8+
Call cost
Standard rate
About the 01592 dialling code
01592 is the UK geographic dialling code for Kirkcaldy, allocated by Ofcom under the National Telephone Numbering Plan. It is used by landlines — and increasingly VoIP lines — registered to the Kirkcaldy area.
A full Kirkcaldy number is normally written as 01592 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 01592 number no longer guarantees the caller is physically in Kirkcaldy. Fraudsters also "spoof" local codes like 01592 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 01592 dialling area
The marker shows Kirkcaldy; the shaded circle is an approximate indication of the area the 01592 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 01592
Settlements in and around the Kirkcaldy dialling area that typically use 01592 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 01592 from abroad
From outside the UK, dial your international access prefix, then the UK country code 44, then 1592 (the area code without its leading zero) and the local number.
| Calling from | Dial |
|---|---|
| United States & Canada | 011 44 1592 … |
| Europe / most of the world | 00 44 1592 … |
| Australia | 0011 44 1592 … |
| Any mobile phone | +44 1592 … |
History of the 01592 code
The code was 0592 until PhONEday, 16 April 1995, when a "1" was inserted after the leading zero to create 01592.
Top searched 01592 numbers
These are the 01592 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 01592 647198 | 6 | 9 Jul 2026 |
| 01592 859767 | 4 | 25 Jun 2026 |
| 01592 397302 | 4 | 4 Jun 2026 |
| 01592 407411 | 3 | 10 Jul 2026 |
| 01592 805100 | 3 | 5 Jul 2026 |
| 01592 421665 | 3 | 2 Jul 2026 |
| 01592 266091 | 3 | 2 Jul 2026 |
| 01592 261199 | 3 | 1 Jul 2026 |
| 01592 800865 | 3 | 12 Jun 2026 |
| 01592 348674 | 2 | 9 Jul 2026 |
| 01592 858386 | 2 | 9 Jul 2026 |
| 01592 800008 | 2 | 5 Jul 2026 |
| 01592 804747 | 2 | 4 Jul 2026 |
| 01592 784210 | 2 | 4 Jul 2026 |
| 01592 48235 | 2 | 4 Jul 2026 |
| 01592 751234 | 2 | 3 Jul 2026 |
| 01592 407041 | 2 | 3 Jul 2026 |
| 01592 650121 | 2 | 2 Jul 2026 |
| 01592 245548 | 2 | 2 Jul 2026 |
| 01592 850750 | 2 | 1 Jul 2026 |
Is a call from 01592 safe?
Most 01592 calls are ordinary local calls from Kirkcaldy homes and businesses. The main risk to be aware of is "neighbour spoofing", where a scammer fakes a local 01592 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 01592 (Kirkcaldy) number from outside the UK, drop the leading zero and dial +44 1592 followed by the local number.
Operators serving Kirkcaldy
These UK communications providers have been allocated 01592 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 | 23 |
| Vodafone Ltd (C&W) | 14 |
| Sky UK Limited | 13 |
| GCI Network Solutions Limited | 12 |
| TalkTalk Communications Limited | 7 |
| Virgin Media Limited | 4 |
| Gamma Telecom Holdings Limited | 3 |
| Fuse 2 Communications Ltd | 2 |
Ofcom number ranges on 01592
Ofcom's National Numbering Plan lists 460 number blocks under 01592, of which 174 are allocated to 100 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) |
|---|---|---|
0159220… | Allocated | BT |
01592210… | Allocated | VoiceHost Limited |
01592211… | Allocated | Invoco Ltd |
01592213… | Allocated | Internexus Networks Limited |
01592214… | Allocated | Simwood eSMS Limited |
01592216… | Allocated | Bicom Systems EURL |
01592217… | Allocated | API Telecom Limited |
01592218… | Allocated | ICC Networks Ltd |
01592219… | Allocated | Sky UK Limited |
0159222… | Allocated | Vodafone Ltd (C&W) |
01592230… | Allocated | Linear Telecoms Limited |
0159224… | Allocated | GCI Network Solutions Limited |
Showing 12 of 174 allocated blocks. Source: Ofcom telephone numbering data, updated weekly.
How to block and report 01592 spam calls
Block or report 01592
- You can block 01592 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 01592 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 01592 code
Where is the 01592 area code?
The 01592 area code is allocated by Ofcom to Kirkcaldy in Fife, United Kingdom. It is a geographic UK landline dialling code under the National Telephone Numbering Plan. The surrounding dialling area also takes in Glenrothes, Methil, Burntisland and nearby villages.
Is 01592 always a Kirkcaldy number?
Numbers with the 01592 prefix were originally allocated by Ofcom to Kirkcaldy. 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 Kirkcaldy.
How do I block 01592 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 01592 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 01592 call cost?
Calls to UK 01592 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 Kirkcaldy — useful when a caller is nearby but outside the 01592 boundary.
Living in or moving to Kirkcaldy?
Our free postcode reports cover house prices, crime, broadband and schools for the districts around Kirkcaldy.
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