01788 Area Code — Rugby, Lutterworth & Long Lawford
01788 is the UK dialling code for Rugby in Warwickshire, also serving Lutterworth, Long Lawford and Dunchurch, allocated by Ofcom under the National Telephone Numbering Plan. Our database has tracked 96 distinct 01788 numbers across 172 public lookups.
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Quick facts
Area code
01788
Location
Rugby
County
Warwickshire
Region
West Midlands
Number type
Geographic landline
Number format
01788 XXX XXX
Operators serving
8+
Call cost
Standard rate
About the 01788 dialling code
01788 is the UK geographic dialling code for Rugby, allocated by Ofcom under the National Telephone Numbering Plan. It is used by landlines — and increasingly VoIP lines — registered to the Rugby area.
A full Rugby number is normally written as 01788 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 01788 number no longer guarantees the caller is physically in Rugby. Fraudsters also "spoof" local codes like 01788 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 01788 dialling area
The marker shows Rugby; the shaded circle is an approximate indication of the area the 01788 code serves — exact Ofcom charging-area boundaries are irregular and don't follow a neat radius.
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Areas typically served by 01788
Settlements in and around the Rugby dialling area that typically use 01788 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 01788 from abroad
From outside the UK, dial your international access prefix, then the UK country code 44, then 1788 (the area code without its leading zero) and the local number.
| Calling from | Dial |
|---|---|
| United States & Canada | 011 44 1788 … |
| Europe / most of the world | 00 44 1788 … |
| Australia | 0011 44 1788 … |
| Any mobile phone | +44 1788 … |
History of the 01788 code
The code was 0788 until PhONEday, 16 April 1995, when a "1" was inserted after the leading zero to create 01788.
In the letter-dialling era the code had the mnemonic RU8 — on an old rotary dial, the letters RU (from Rugby) sat on the same holes as the digits 788, so subscribers literally dialled the start of the town's name.
Top searched 01788 numbers
These are the 01788 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 01788 643448 | 31 | 9 Jul 2026 |
| 01788 643452 | 19 | 8 Jul 2026 |
| 01788 817414 | 4 | 8 Jul 2026 |
| 01788 832973 | 4 | 24 Jun 2026 |
| 01788 547979 | 4 | 19 Jun 2026 |
| 01788 810475 | 4 | 8 Jun 2026 |
| 01788 228048 | 3 | 2 Jul 2026 |
| 01788 462138 | 3 | 9 Jun 2026 |
| 01788 53061 | 2 | 10 Jul 2026 |
| 01788 557649 | 2 | 10 Jul 2026 |
| 01788 702531 | 2 | 9 Jul 2026 |
| 01788 702507 | 2 | 8 Jul 2026 |
| 01788 820009 | 2 | 3 Jul 2026 |
| 01788 702519 | 2 | 3 Jul 2026 |
| 01788 548929 | 2 | 3 Jul 2026 |
| 01788 643484 | 2 | 1 Jul 2026 |
| 01788 820011 | 2 | 19 Jun 2026 |
| 01788 810460 | 2 | 9 Jun 2026 |
| 01788 832974 | 2 | 9 Jun 2026 |
| 01788 296406 | 2 | 6 Jun 2026 |
Is a call from 01788 safe?
Most 01788 calls are ordinary local calls from Rugby homes and businesses. The main risk to be aware of is "neighbour spoofing", where a scammer fakes a local 01788 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 01788 (Rugby) number from outside the UK, drop the leading zero and dial +44 1788 followed by the local number.
Operators serving Rugby
These UK communications providers have been allocated 01788 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 | 20 |
| Vodafone Ltd (C&W) | 12 |
| TalkTalk Communications Limited | 6 |
| GCI Network Solutions Limited | 4 |
| GTT-EMEA LTD | 4 |
| Gamma Telecom Holdings Limited | 3 |
| Lumen Technologies UK Limited | 3 |
| Fuse 2 Communications Ltd | 2 |
Ofcom number ranges on 01788
Ofcom's National Numbering Plan lists 451 number blocks under 01788, of which 154 are allocated to 104 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) |
|---|---|---|
0178820… | Allocated | BT |
0178821… | Allocated | Vodafone Ltd (C&W) |
0178822… | Allocated | Gamma Telecom Holdings Limited |
0178823… | Allocated | Redcentric Solutions Limited |
01788240… | Allocated | Linear Telecoms Limited |
01788241… | Allocated | Nexbridge Communications Limited |
01788242… | Allocated | Minotaur Telecom Limited |
01788244… | Allocated | HAVENSTOKE COMMUNICATIONS LTD |
01788245… | Allocated | Orbtalk Limited |
01788246… | Allocated | Internexus Networks Limited |
01788247… | Allocated | Inet Telecoms Ltd (Voipfone) |
01788248… | Allocated | Hello Telecom (UK) Limited |
Showing 12 of 154 allocated blocks. Source: Ofcom telephone numbering data, updated weekly.
How to block and report 01788 spam calls
Block or report 01788
- You can block 01788 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 01788 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 01788 code
Where is the 01788 area code?
The 01788 area code is allocated by Ofcom to Rugby in Warwickshire, United Kingdom. It is a geographic UK landline dialling code under the National Telephone Numbering Plan. The surrounding dialling area also takes in Lutterworth, Long Lawford, Dunchurch and nearby villages.
Is 01788 always a Rugby number?
Numbers with the 01788 prefix were originally allocated by Ofcom to Rugby. 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 Rugby.
How do I block 01788 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 01788 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 01788 call cost?
Calls to UK 01788 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 Rugby — useful when a caller is nearby but outside the 01788 boundary.
Living in or moving to Rugby?
Our free postcode reports cover house prices, crime, broadband and schools for the districts around Rugby.
Check another UK number
Have the full 10- or 11-digit number? The UK Phone Number Checker shows the Ofcom range holder, risk level, and any community reports for that specific number.