01779 Area Code — Peterhead, Boddam & Cruden Bay
01779 is the UK dialling code for Peterhead in Aberdeenshire, also serving Boddam, Cruden Bay and Port Erroll, allocated by Ofcom under the National Telephone Numbering Plan. Our database has tracked 62 distinct 01779 numbers across 68 public lookups.
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Quick facts
Area code
01779
Location
Peterhead
County
Aberdeenshire
Region
Scotland
Number type
Geographic landline
Number format
01779 XXX XXX
Operators serving
8+
Call cost
Standard rate
About the 01779 dialling code
01779 is the UK geographic dialling code for Peterhead, allocated by Ofcom under the National Telephone Numbering Plan. It is used by landlines — and increasingly VoIP lines — registered to the Peterhead area.
A full Peterhead number is normally written as 01779 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 01779 number no longer guarantees the caller is physically in Peterhead. Fraudsters also "spoof" local codes like 01779 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 01779 dialling area
The marker shows Peterhead; the shaded circle is an approximate indication of the area the 01779 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 01779
Settlements in and around the Peterhead dialling area that typically use 01779 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 01779 from abroad
From outside the UK, dial your international access prefix, then the UK country code 44, then 1779 (the area code without its leading zero) and the local number.
| Calling from | Dial |
|---|---|
| United States & Canada | 011 44 1779 … |
| Europe / most of the world | 00 44 1779 … |
| Australia | 0011 44 1779 … |
| Any mobile phone | +44 1779 … |
History of the 01779 code
The code was 0779 until PhONEday, 16 April 1995, when a "1" was inserted after the leading zero to create 01779.
Top searched 01779 numbers
These are the 01779 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 01779 400644 | 4 | 20 Jun 2026 |
| 01779 485159 | 2 | 4 Jul 2026 |
| 01779 595906 | 2 | 28 Jun 2026 |
| 01779 400678 | 2 | 27 Jun 2026 |
| 01779 400639 | 1 | 6 Jul 2026 |
| 01779 400638 | 1 | 6 Jul 2026 |
| 01779 400643 | 1 | 5 Jul 2026 |
| 01779 400645 | 1 | 2 Jul 2026 |
| 01779 400641 | 1 | 2 Jul 2026 |
| 01779 476817 | 1 | 30 Jun 2026 |
| 01779 595908 | 1 | 29 Jun 2026 |
| 01779 400612 | 1 | 29 Jun 2026 |
| 01779 595970 | 1 | 29 Jun 2026 |
| 01779 400613 | 1 | 29 Jun 2026 |
| 01779 400675 | 1 | 29 Jun 2026 |
| 01779 400677 | 1 | 28 Jun 2026 |
| 01779 400609 | 1 | 28 Jun 2026 |
| 01779 499533 | 1 | 28 Jun 2026 |
| 01779 400611 | 1 | 28 Jun 2026 |
| 01779 499527 | 1 | 28 Jun 2026 |
Is a call from 01779 safe?
Most 01779 calls are ordinary local calls from Peterhead homes and businesses. The main risk to be aware of is "neighbour spoofing", where a scammer fakes a local 01779 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 01779 (Peterhead) number from outside the UK, drop the leading zero and dial +44 1779 followed by the local number.
Operators serving Peterhead
These UK communications providers have been allocated 01779 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 | 10 |
| Vodafone Ltd (C&W) | 8 |
| TalkTalk Communications Limited | 3 |
| Sky UK Limited | 3 |
| GCI Network Solutions Limited | 2 |
| Fuse 2 Communications Ltd | 2 |
| Convergence Group (wireless) Networks Limited | 2 |
| Digital Space Group Limited | 2 |
Ofcom number ranges on 01779
Ofcom's National Numbering Plan lists 415 number blocks under 01779, of which 113 are allocated to 89 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) |
|---|---|---|
0177920… | Allocated | (AQ) LIMITED |
0177921… | Allocated | VoIP-Un Limited |
01779238… | Allocated | TalkTalk Communications Limited |
01779239… | Allocated | TalkTalk Communications Limited |
0177924… | Allocated | Voiceflex Limited |
0177925… | Allocated | AQL Wholesale Ltd |
0177926… | Allocated | Redcentric Solutions Limited |
0177927… | Allocated | Telecom2 Limited |
0177928… | Allocated | Digital Space Group Limited |
0177929… | Allocated | Nodemax Limited |
0177930… | Allocated | Nationwide Telephone Assistance Ltd |
01779310… | Allocated | Voxbone SA |
Showing 12 of 113 allocated blocks. Source: Ofcom telephone numbering data, updated weekly.
How to block and report 01779 spam calls
Block or report 01779
- You can block 01779 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 01779 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 01779 code
Where is the 01779 area code?
The 01779 area code is allocated by Ofcom to Peterhead in Aberdeenshire, United Kingdom. It is a geographic UK landline dialling code under the National Telephone Numbering Plan. The surrounding dialling area also takes in Boddam, Cruden Bay, Port Erroll and nearby villages.
Is 01779 always a Peterhead number?
Numbers with the 01779 prefix were originally allocated by Ofcom to Peterhead. 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 Peterhead.
How do I block 01779 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 01779 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 01779 call cost?
Calls to UK 01779 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 Peterhead — useful when a caller is nearby but outside the 01779 boundary.
Living in or moving to Peterhead?
Our free postcode reports cover house prices, crime, broadband and schools for the districts around Peterhead.
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