01943 Area Code — Guiseley, Yeadon & Otley
01943 is the UK dialling code for Guiseley in City and Borough of Leeds, also serving Yeadon, Otley and Horsforth, allocated by Ofcom under the National Telephone Numbering Plan. Our database has tracked 62 distinct 01943 numbers across 77 public lookups.
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Quick facts
Area code
01943
Location
Guiseley
County
City and Borough of Leeds
Region
Yorkshire and the Humber
Number type
Geographic landline
Number format
01943 XXX XXX
Operators serving
8+
Call cost
Standard rate
About the 01943 dialling code
01943 is the UK geographic dialling code for Guiseley, allocated by Ofcom under the National Telephone Numbering Plan. It is used by landlines — and increasingly VoIP lines — registered to the Guiseley area.
A full Guiseley number is normally written as 01943 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 01943 number no longer guarantees the caller is physically in Guiseley. Fraudsters also "spoof" local codes like 01943 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 01943 dialling area
The marker shows Guiseley; the shaded circle is an approximate indication of the area the 01943 code serves — exact Ofcom charging-area boundaries are irregular and don't follow a neat radius.
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Areas typically served by 01943
Settlements in and around the Guiseley dialling area that typically use 01943 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 01943 from abroad
From outside the UK, dial your international access prefix, then the UK country code 44, then 1943 (the area code without its leading zero) and the local number.
| Calling from | Dial |
|---|---|
| United States & Canada | 011 44 1943 … |
| Europe / most of the world | 00 44 1943 … |
| Australia | 0011 44 1943 … |
| Any mobile phone | +44 1943 … |
History of the 01943 code
The code was 0943 until PhONEday, 16 April 1995, when a "1" was inserted after the leading zero to create 01943.
Top searched 01943 numbers
These are the 01943 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 01943 593976 | 6 | 6 Jul 2026 |
| 01943 593990 | 6 | 3 Jul 2026 |
| 01943 593982 | 3 | 8 Jul 2026 |
| 01943 885836 | 3 | 6 Jul 2026 |
| 01943 666726 | 2 | 2 Jul 2026 |
| 01943 677033 | 1 | 10 Jul 2026 |
| 01943 677014 | 1 | 10 Jul 2026 |
| 01943 304013 | 1 | 9 Jul 2026 |
| 01943 593952 | 1 | 7 Jul 2026 |
| 01943 604158 | 1 | 7 Jul 2026 |
| 01943 864305 | 1 | 3 Jul 2026 |
| 01943 581194 | 1 | 3 Jul 2026 |
| 01943 23876 | 1 | 1 Jul 2026 |
| 01943 303957 | 1 | 29 Jun 2026 |
| 01943 712049 | 1 | 29 Jun 2026 |
| 01943 663564 | 1 | 29 Jun 2026 |
| 01943 663632 | 1 | 29 Jun 2026 |
| 01943 663574 | 1 | 29 Jun 2026 |
| 01943 663629 | 1 | 29 Jun 2026 |
| 01943 666691 | 1 | 29 Jun 2026 |
Is a call from 01943 safe?
Most 01943 calls are ordinary local calls from Guiseley homes and businesses. The main risk to be aware of is "neighbour spoofing", where a scammer fakes a local 01943 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 01943 (Guiseley) number from outside the UK, drop the leading zero and dial +44 1943 followed by the local number.
Operators serving Guiseley
These UK communications providers have been allocated 01943 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 |
|---|---|
| Virgin Media Limited | 12 |
| BT | 11 |
| GCI Network Solutions Limited | 10 |
| Gamma Telecom Holdings Limited | 8 |
| Magrathea Telecommunications Limited | 6 |
| Vodafone Ltd (C&W) | 4 |
| Barritel Limited | 4 |
| TalkTalk Communications Limited | 3 |
Ofcom number ranges on 01943
Ofcom's National Numbering Plan lists 424 number blocks under 01943, of which 147 are allocated to 92 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) |
|---|---|---|
0194320… | Allocated | (AQ) LIMITED |
01943222… | Allocated | Net-Work Internet Ltd |
0194323… | Allocated | VoIP-Un Limited |
0194324… | Allocated | Voiceflex Limited |
0194325… | Allocated | Entanet International Ltd |
0194326… | Allocated | AQL Wholesale Ltd |
01943277… | Allocated | Digital Space Group Limited |
0194328… | Allocated | Telecom2 Limited |
0194329… | Allocated | Nationwide Telephone Assistance Ltd |
0194330… | Allocated | Digital Space Group Limited |
0194331… | Allocated | Nodemax Limited |
01943328… | Allocated | TalkTalk Communications Limited |
Showing 12 of 147 allocated blocks. Source: Ofcom telephone numbering data, updated weekly.
How to block and report 01943 spam calls
Block or report 01943
- You can block 01943 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 01943 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 01943 code
Where is the 01943 area code?
The 01943 area code is allocated by Ofcom to Guiseley in City and Borough of Leeds, United Kingdom. It is a geographic UK landline dialling code under the National Telephone Numbering Plan. The surrounding dialling area also takes in Yeadon, Otley, Horsforth and nearby villages.
Is 01943 always a Guiseley number?
Numbers with the 01943 prefix were originally allocated by Ofcom to Guiseley. 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 Guiseley.
How do I block 01943 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 01943 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 01943 call cost?
Calls to UK 01943 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 Guiseley — useful when a caller is nearby but outside the 01943 boundary.
Living in or moving to Guiseley?
Our free postcode reports cover house prices, crime, broadband and schools for the districts around Guiseley.
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