01792 Area Code — Swansea, Dunvant & Bishopston
01792 is the UK dialling code for Swansea in City and County of Swansea, also serving Dunvant, Bishopston and Three Crosses, allocated by Ofcom under the National Telephone Numbering Plan. Our database has tracked 386 distinct 01792 numbers across 597 public lookups.
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Quick facts
Area code
01792
Location
Swansea
County
City and County of Swansea
Region
Wales
Number type
Geographic landline
Number format
01792 XXX XXX
Operators serving
8+
Call cost
Standard rate
About the 01792 dialling code
01792 is the UK geographic dialling code for Swansea, allocated by Ofcom under the National Telephone Numbering Plan. It is used by landlines — and increasingly VoIP lines — registered to the Swansea area.
A full Swansea number is normally written as 01792 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 01792 number no longer guarantees the caller is physically in Swansea. Fraudsters also "spoof" local codes like 01792 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 01792 dialling area
The marker shows Swansea; the shaded circle is an approximate indication of the area the 01792 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 01792
Settlements in and around the Swansea dialling area that typically use 01792 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 01792 from abroad
From outside the UK, dial your international access prefix, then the UK country code 44, then 1792 (the area code without its leading zero) and the local number.
| Calling from | Dial |
|---|---|
| United States & Canada | 011 44 1792 … |
| Europe / most of the world | 00 44 1792 … |
| Australia | 0011 44 1792 … |
| Any mobile phone | +44 1792 … |
History of the 01792 code
The code was 0792 until PhONEday, 16 April 1995, when a "1" was inserted after the leading zero to create 01792.
In the letter-dialling era the code had the mnemonic SW2 — on an old rotary dial, the letters SW (from Swansea) sat on the same holes as the digits 792, so subscribers literally dialled the start of the town's name.
Top searched 01792 numbers
These are the 01792 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 01792 285250 | 11 | 9 Jul 2026 |
| 01792 274014 | 10 | 10 Jul 2026 |
| 01792 217130 | 9 | 10 Jul 2026 |
| 01792 680007 | 9 | 10 Jul 2026 |
| 01792 949548 | 8 | 3 Jul 2026 |
| 01792 720341 | 7 | 6 Jul 2026 |
| 01792 720411 | 7 | 3 Jul 2026 |
| 01792 959013 | 7 | 5 Jun 2026 |
| 01792 274011 | 7 | 1 Jun 2026 |
| 01792 720351 | 6 | 7 Jul 2026 |
| 01792 959011 | 6 | 2 Jul 2026 |
| 01792 894422 | 6 | 23 Jun 2026 |
| 01792 720419 | 6 | 15 Jun 2026 |
| 01792 274010 | 6 | 5 Jun 2026 |
| 01792 824868 | 5 | 10 Jul 2026 |
| 01792 720425 | 5 | 10 Jul 2026 |
| 01792 422422 | 5 | 19 Jun 2026 |
| 01792 274013 | 5 | 19 Jun 2026 |
| 01792 884744 | 5 | 11 Jun 2026 |
| 01792 274012 | 5 | 9 Jun 2026 |
Is a call from 01792 safe?
Most 01792 calls are ordinary local calls from Swansea homes and businesses. The main risk to be aware of is "neighbour spoofing", where a scammer fakes a local 01792 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 01792 (Swansea) number from outside the UK, drop the leading zero and dial +44 1792 followed by the local number.
Operators serving Swansea
These UK communications providers have been allocated 01792 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 | 188 |
| Sky UK Limited | 22 |
| Gamma Telecom Holdings Limited | 21 |
| Virgin Media Limited | 11 |
| TalkTalk Communications Limited | 11 |
| GCI Network Solutions Limited | 9 |
| Magrathea Telecommunications Limited | 8 |
| TGL Services (UK) Ltd | 7 |
Ofcom number ranges on 01792
Ofcom's National Numbering Plan lists 604 number blocks under 01792, of which 382 are allocated to 93 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) |
|---|---|---|
0179200… | Allocated | Gamma Telecom Holdings Limited |
01792103… | Allocated | BT |
01792109… | Allocated | BT |
0179220… | Allocated | BT |
01792212… | Allocated | Minotaur Telecom Limited |
01792213… | Allocated | Orbtalk Limited |
01792215… | Allocated | Sky UK Limited |
01792217… | Allocated | HAVENSTOKE COMMUNICATIONS LTD |
01792218… | Allocated | Sky UK Limited |
01792219… | Allocated | Sky UK Limited |
01792220… | Allocated | BT |
01792221… | Allocated | TELNYX UK LIMITED |
Showing 12 of 382 allocated blocks. Source: Ofcom telephone numbering data, updated weekly.
Common scam patterns reported in Swansea
Categories most-commonly tagged on user-submitted reports for 01792 numbers in our community comments.
- silent — 1 report
How to block and report 01792 spam calls
Block or report 01792
- You can block 01792 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 01792 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 01792 code
Where is the 01792 area code?
The 01792 area code is allocated by Ofcom to Swansea in City and County of Swansea, United Kingdom. It is a geographic UK landline dialling code under the National Telephone Numbering Plan. The surrounding dialling area also takes in Dunvant, Bishopston, Three Crosses and nearby villages.
Is 01792 always a Swansea number?
Numbers with the 01792 prefix were originally allocated by Ofcom to Swansea. 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 Swansea.
How do I block 01792 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 01792 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 01792 call cost?
Calls to UK 01792 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 Swansea — useful when a caller is nearby but outside the 01792 boundary.
Living in or moving to Swansea?
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