01793 Area Code — Swindon, Wroughton & Royal Wootton Bassett
01793 is the UK dialling code for Swindon in Borough of Swindon, also serving Wroughton, Royal Wootton Bassett and Purton, allocated by Ofcom under the National Telephone Numbering Plan. Our database has tracked 370 distinct 01793 numbers across 580 public lookups.
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Quick facts
Area code
01793
Location
Swindon
County
Borough of Swindon
Region
South West England
Number type
Geographic landline
Number format
01793 XXX XXX
Operators serving
8+
Call cost
Standard rate
About the 01793 dialling code
01793 is the UK geographic dialling code for Swindon, allocated by Ofcom under the National Telephone Numbering Plan. It is used by landlines — and increasingly VoIP lines — registered to the Swindon area.
A full Swindon number is normally written as 01793 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 01793 number no longer guarantees the caller is physically in Swindon. Fraudsters also "spoof" local codes like 01793 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 01793 dialling area
The marker shows Swindon; the shaded circle is an approximate indication of the area the 01793 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 01793
Settlements in and around the Swindon dialling area that typically use 01793 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 01793 from abroad
From outside the UK, dial your international access prefix, then the UK country code 44, then 1793 (the area code without its leading zero) and the local number.
| Calling from | Dial |
|---|---|
| United States & Canada | 011 44 1793 … |
| Europe / most of the world | 00 44 1793 … |
| Australia | 0011 44 1793 … |
| Any mobile phone | +44 1793 … |
History of the 01793 code
The code was 0793 until PhONEday, 16 April 1995, when a "1" was inserted after the leading zero to create 01793.
In the letter-dialling era the code had the mnemonic SW3 — on an old rotary dial, the letters SW (from Swindon) sat on the same holes as the digits 793, so subscribers literally dialled the start of the town's name.
Top searched 01793 numbers
These are the 01793 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 01793 569384 | 17 | 9 Jul 2026 |
| 01793 315899 | 11 | 10 Jul 2026 |
| 01793 376199 | 11 | 6 Jul 2026 |
| 01793 569032 | 10 | 2 Jul 2026 |
| 01793 569095 | 8 | 10 Jul 2026 |
| 01793 569152 | 8 | 8 Jul 2026 |
| 01793 540882 | 8 | 4 Jul 2026 |
| 01793 376198 | 7 | 10 Jul 2026 |
| 01793 569017 | 7 | 9 Jul 2026 |
| 01793 569668 | 6 | 11 Jul 2026 |
| 01793 356105 | 6 | 3 Jul 2026 |
| 01793 514514 | 6 | 3 Jul 2026 |
| 01793 569476 | 5 | 11 Jul 2026 |
| 01793 569285 | 5 | 11 Jul 2026 |
| 01793 575008 | 5 | 10 Jul 2026 |
| 01793 758114 | 5 | 9 Jul 2026 |
| 01793 648400 | 5 | 4 Jul 2026 |
| 01793 569585 | 5 | 2 Jul 2026 |
| 01793 514519 | 4 | 11 Jul 2026 |
| 01793 575007 | 4 | 3 Jul 2026 |
Is a call from 01793 safe?
Most 01793 calls are ordinary local calls from Swindon homes and businesses. The main risk to be aware of is "neighbour spoofing", where a scammer fakes a local 01793 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 01793 (Swindon) number from outside the UK, drop the leading zero and dial +44 1793 followed by the local number.
Operators serving Swindon
These UK communications providers have been allocated 01793 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 | 172 |
| Vodafone Ltd (C&W) | 28 |
| Gamma Telecom Holdings Limited | 25 |
| Sky UK Limited | 21 |
| TalkTalk Communications Limited | 12 |
| GTT-EMEA LTD | 10 |
| Verizon UK Limited | 10 |
| Colt Technology Services | 8 |
Ofcom number ranges on 01793
Ofcom's National Numbering Plan lists 523 number blocks under 01793, of which 405 are allocated to 90 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) |
|---|---|---|
01793200… | Allocated | Simwood eSMS Limited |
01793201… | Allocated | Sky UK Limited |
01793202… | Allocated | TelNG Limited |
01793203… | Allocated | Orange Business Holdings UK Limited |
01793204… | Allocated | Localphone Limited |
01793205… | Allocated | TTNC Limited |
01793206… | Allocated | (AQ) LIMITED |
01793207… | Allocated | Spitfire Network Services Limited |
01793208… | Allocated | VoIP-Un Limited |
01793209… | Allocated | Voiceflex Limited |
01793210… | Allocated | Digital Space Group Limited |
01793211… | Allocated | Commi Holdings Limited |
Showing 12 of 405 allocated blocks. Source: Ofcom telephone numbering data, updated weekly.
Common scam patterns reported in Swindon
Categories most-commonly tagged on user-submitted reports for 01793 numbers in our community comments.
- silent — 1 report
How to block and report 01793 spam calls
Block or report 01793
- You can block 01793 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 01793 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 01793 code
Where is the 01793 area code?
The 01793 area code is allocated by Ofcom to Swindon in Borough of Swindon, United Kingdom. It is a geographic UK landline dialling code under the National Telephone Numbering Plan. The surrounding dialling area also takes in Wroughton, Royal Wootton Bassett, Purton and nearby villages.
Is 01793 always a Swindon number?
Numbers with the 01793 prefix were originally allocated by Ofcom to Swindon. 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 Swindon.
How do I block 01793 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 01793 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 01793 call cost?
Calls to UK 01793 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 Swindon — useful when a caller is nearby but outside the 01793 boundary.
Living in or moving to Swindon?
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