01962 Area Code — Winchester, Kings Worthy & New Alresford
01962 is the UK dialling code for Winchester in Hampshire, also serving Kings Worthy, New Alresford and Compton, allocated by Ofcom under the National Telephone Numbering Plan. Our database has tracked 111 distinct 01962 numbers across 158 public lookups.
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Quick facts
Area code
01962
Location
Winchester
County
Hampshire
Region
South East England
Number type
Geographic landline
Number format
01962 XXX XXX
Operators serving
8+
Call cost
Standard rate
About the 01962 dialling code
01962 is the UK geographic dialling code for Winchester, allocated by Ofcom under the National Telephone Numbering Plan. It is used by landlines — and increasingly VoIP lines — registered to the Winchester area.
A full Winchester number is normally written as 01962 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 01962 number no longer guarantees the caller is physically in Winchester. Fraudsters also "spoof" local codes like 01962 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 01962 dialling area
The marker shows Winchester; the shaded circle is an approximate indication of the area the 01962 code serves — exact Ofcom charging-area boundaries are irregular and don't follow a neat radius.
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Areas typically served by 01962
Settlements in and around the Winchester dialling area that typically use 01962 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 01962 from abroad
From outside the UK, dial your international access prefix, then the UK country code 44, then 1962 (the area code without its leading zero) and the local number.
| Calling from | Dial |
|---|---|
| United States & Canada | 011 44 1962 … |
| Europe / most of the world | 00 44 1962 … |
| Australia | 0011 44 1962 … |
| Any mobile phone | +44 1962 … |
History of the 01962 code
The code was 0962 until PhONEday, 16 April 1995, when a "1" was inserted after the leading zero to create 01962.
Top searched 01962 numbers
These are the 01962 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 01962 392468 | 7 | 3 Jul 2026 |
| 01962 439138 | 6 | 9 Jul 2026 |
| 01962 891192 | 4 | 4 Jul 2026 |
| 01962 80311 | 4 | 1 Jul 2026 |
| 01962 671044 | 4 | 24 Jun 2026 |
| 01962 439128 | 4 | 9 Jun 2026 |
| 01962 392474 | 4 | 12 May 2026 |
| 01962 392866 | 3 | 2 Jul 2026 |
| 01962 442008 | 2 | 7 Jul 2026 |
| 01962 844458 | 2 | 7 Jul 2026 |
| 01962 574169 | 2 | 6 Jul 2026 |
| 01962 396807 | 2 | 6 Jul 2026 |
| 01962 396816 | 2 | 5 Jul 2026 |
| 01962 878887 | 2 | 5 Jul 2026 |
| 01962 865274 | 2 | 4 Jul 2026 |
| 01962 798831 | 2 | 4 Jul 2026 |
| 01962 396446 | 2 | 2 Jul 2026 |
| 01962 945631 | 2 | 26 Jun 2026 |
| 01962 798841 | 2 | 22 Jun 2026 |
| 01962 396803 | 2 | 21 Jun 2026 |
Is a call from 01962 safe?
Most 01962 calls are ordinary local calls from Winchester homes and businesses. The main risk to be aware of is "neighbour spoofing", where a scammer fakes a local 01962 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 01962 (Winchester) number from outside the UK, drop the leading zero and dial +44 1962 followed by the local number.
Operators serving Winchester
These UK communications providers have been allocated 01962 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 | 17 |
| GCI Network Solutions Limited | 11 |
| Six Degrees Technology Group Limited | 10 |
| Vodafone Ltd (C&W) | 8 |
| Gamma Telecom Holdings Limited | 6 |
| Sky UK Limited | 6 |
| Daisy Communications Ltd | 5 |
| GTT-EMEA LTD | 5 |
Ofcom number ranges on 01962
Ofcom's National Numbering Plan lists 442 number blocks under 01962, of which 192 are allocated to 110 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) |
|---|---|---|
01962205… | Allocated | Daisy Communications Ltd |
01962206… | Allocated | Daisy Communications Ltd |
01962207… | Allocated | Daisy Communications Ltd |
01962208… | Allocated | Daisy Communications Ltd |
01962209… | Allocated | Daisy Communications Ltd |
01962210… | Allocated | Linear Telecoms Limited |
01962211… | Allocated | Nexbridge Communications Limited |
01962212… | Allocated | Minotaur Telecom Limited |
01962213… | Allocated | Orbtalk Limited |
01962216… | Allocated | Internexus Networks Limited |
01962217… | Allocated | Inet Telecoms Ltd (Voipfone) |
01962218… | Allocated | Tuxtel Ltd |
Showing 12 of 192 allocated blocks. Source: Ofcom telephone numbering data, updated weekly.
How to block and report 01962 spam calls
Block or report 01962
- You can block 01962 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 01962 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 01962 code
Where is the 01962 area code?
The 01962 area code is allocated by Ofcom to Winchester in Hampshire, United Kingdom. It is a geographic UK landline dialling code under the National Telephone Numbering Plan. The surrounding dialling area also takes in Kings Worthy, New Alresford, Compton and nearby villages.
Is 01962 always a Winchester number?
Numbers with the 01962 prefix were originally allocated by Ofcom to Winchester. 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 Winchester.
How do I block 01962 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 01962 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 01962 call cost?
Calls to UK 01962 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 Winchester — useful when a caller is nearby but outside the 01962 boundary.
Living in or moving to Winchester?
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