01738 Area Code — Perth, Scone & Bridge of Earn
01738 is the UK dialling code for Perth in Perth and Kinross, also serving Scone, Bridge of Earn and Luncarty, allocated by Ofcom under the National Telephone Numbering Plan. Our database has tracked 365 distinct 01738 numbers across 560 public lookups.
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Quick facts
Area code
01738
Location
Perth
County
Perth and Kinross
Region
Scotland
Number type
Geographic landline
Number format
01738 XXX XXX
Operators serving
8+
Call cost
Standard rate
About the 01738 dialling code
01738 is the UK geographic dialling code for Perth, allocated by Ofcom under the National Telephone Numbering Plan. It is used by landlines — and increasingly VoIP lines — registered to the Perth area.
A full Perth number is normally written as 01738 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 01738 number no longer guarantees the caller is physically in Perth. Fraudsters also "spoof" local codes like 01738 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 01738 dialling area
The marker shows Perth; the shaded circle is an approximate indication of the area the 01738 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 01738
Settlements in and around the Perth dialling area that typically use 01738 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 01738 from abroad
From outside the UK, dial your international access prefix, then the UK country code 44, then 1738 (the area code without its leading zero) and the local number.
| Calling from | Dial |
|---|---|
| United States & Canada | 011 44 1738 … |
| Europe / most of the world | 00 44 1738 … |
| Australia | 0011 44 1738 … |
| Any mobile phone | +44 1738 … |
History of the 01738 code
The code was 0738 until PhONEday, 16 April 1995, when a "1" was inserted after the leading zero to create 01738.
In the letter-dialling era the code had the mnemonic PE8 — on an old rotary dial, the letters PE (from Perth) sat on the same holes as the digits 738, so subscribers literally dialled the start of the town's name.
Top searched 01738 numbers
These are the 01738 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 01738 502913 | 22 | 9 Jul 2026 |
| 01738 408773 | 13 | 15 Jun 2026 |
| 01738 408782 | 12 | 4 Jul 2026 |
| 01738 408764 | 11 | 4 Jul 2026 |
| 01738 408733 | 11 | 19 Jun 2026 |
| 01738 408710 | 10 | 4 Jul 2026 |
| 01738 408752 | 8 | 16 Jun 2026 |
| 01738 768377 | 7 | 5 Jul 2026 |
| 01738 408780 | 7 | 5 Jul 2026 |
| 01738 408762 | 7 | 4 Jul 2026 |
| 01738 408779 | 7 | 12 Jun 2026 |
| 01738 408760 | 7 | 12 Jun 2026 |
| 01738 408774 | 6 | 17 Jun 2026 |
| 01738 408767 | 5 | 6 Jul 2026 |
| 01738 408776 | 5 | 10 Jun 2026 |
| 01738 408756 | 5 | 9 Jun 2026 |
| 01738 408761 | 4 | 6 Jul 2026 |
| 01738 408726 | 4 | 4 Jul 2026 |
| 01738 230102 | 4 | 3 Jul 2026 |
| 01738 408751 | 4 | 1 Jul 2026 |
Is a call from 01738 safe?
Most 01738 calls are ordinary local calls from Perth homes and businesses. The main risk to be aware of is "neighbour spoofing", where a scammer fakes a local 01738 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 01738 (Perth) number from outside the UK, drop the leading zero and dial +44 1738 followed by the local number.
Operators serving Perth
These UK communications providers have been allocated 01738 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 | 22 |
| Vodafone Ltd (C&W) | 17 |
| GCI Network Solutions Limited | 12 |
| Sky UK Limited | 6 |
| Reality Network Services Limited | 6 |
| TalkTalk Communications Limited | 4 |
| Digital Space Group Limited | 3 |
| Gamma Telecom Holdings Limited | 3 |
Ofcom number ranges on 01738
Ofcom's National Numbering Plan lists 487 number blocks under 01738, of which 172 are allocated to 99 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) |
|---|---|---|
0173820… | Allocated | TelNG Limited |
01738210… | Allocated | Voiceflex Limited |
01738211… | Allocated | (AQ) LIMITED |
01738212… | Allocated | VoIP-Un Limited |
01738213… | Allocated | Digital Space Group Limited |
01738214… | Allocated | Telecom2 Limited |
01738215… | Allocated | Pulsant (Scotland) Limited |
01738216… | Allocated | Vodafone Ltd (C&W) |
01738217… | Allocated | Vodafone Ltd (C&W) |
01738218… | Allocated | Vodafone Ltd (C&W) |
01738219… | Allocated | Digital Space Group Limited |
01738222… | Allocated | Digital Mail Limited |
Showing 12 of 172 allocated blocks. Source: Ofcom telephone numbering data, updated weekly.
Common scam patterns reported in Perth
Categories most-commonly tagged on user-submitted reports for 01738 numbers in our community comments.
- scam — 2 reports
How to block and report 01738 spam calls
Block or report 01738
- You can block 01738 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 01738 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 01738 code
Where is the 01738 area code?
The 01738 area code is allocated by Ofcom to Perth 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 Scone, Bridge of Earn, Luncarty and nearby villages.
Is 01738 always a Perth number?
Numbers with the 01738 prefix were originally allocated by Ofcom to Perth. 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 Perth.
How do I block 01738 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 01738 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 01738 call cost?
Calls to UK 01738 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 Perth — useful when a caller is nearby but outside the 01738 boundary.
Living in or moving to Perth?
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