01993 Area Code — Witney, Carterton & Ducklington
01993 is the UK dialling code for Witney in Oxfordshire, also serving Carterton, Ducklington and Eynsham, allocated by Ofcom under the National Telephone Numbering Plan. Our database has tracked 34 distinct 01993 numbers across 41 public lookups.
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Quick facts
Area code
01993
Location
Witney
County
Oxfordshire
Region
South East England
Number type
Geographic landline
Number format
01993 XXX XXX
Operators serving
8+
Call cost
Standard rate
About the 01993 dialling code
01993 is the UK geographic dialling code for Witney, allocated by Ofcom under the National Telephone Numbering Plan. It is used by landlines — and increasingly VoIP lines — registered to the Witney area.
A full Witney number is normally written as 01993 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 01993 number no longer guarantees the caller is physically in Witney. Fraudsters also "spoof" local codes like 01993 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 01993 dialling area
The marker shows Witney; the shaded circle is an approximate indication of the area the 01993 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 01993
Settlements in and around the Witney dialling area that typically use 01993 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 01993 from abroad
From outside the UK, dial your international access prefix, then the UK country code 44, then 1993 (the area code without its leading zero) and the local number.
| Calling from | Dial |
|---|---|
| United States & Canada | 011 44 1993 … |
| Europe / most of the world | 00 44 1993 … |
| Australia | 0011 44 1993 … |
| Any mobile phone | +44 1993 … |
History of the 01993 code
The code was 0993 until PhONEday, 16 April 1995, when a "1" was inserted after the leading zero to create 01993.
Top searched 01993 numbers
These are the 01993 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 01993 822854 | 5 | 30 Jun 2026 |
| 01993 835021 | 2 | 10 Jul 2026 |
| 01993 843837 | 2 | 7 Jul 2026 |
| 01993 208055 | 2 | 15 Jun 2026 |
| 01993 82272 | 1 | 12 Jul 2026 |
| 01993 82303 | 1 | 12 Jul 2026 |
| 01993 22867 | 1 | 12 Jul 2026 |
| 01993 843830 | 1 | 11 Jul 2026 |
| 01993 843842 | 1 | 9 Jul 2026 |
| 01993 843834 | 1 | 9 Jul 2026 |
| 01993 70780 | 1 | 9 Jul 2026 |
| 01993 82293 | 1 | 9 Jul 2026 |
| 01993 82294 | 1 | 9 Jul 2026 |
| 01993 22871 | 1 | 8 Jul 2026 |
| 01993 223076 | 1 | 8 Jul 2026 |
| 01993 838975 | 1 | 6 Jul 2026 |
| 01993 775320 | 1 | 3 Jul 2026 |
| 01993 225967 | 1 | 26 Jun 2026 |
| 01993 838000 | 1 | 25 Jun 2026 |
| 01993 686976 | 1 | 24 Jun 2026 |
Is a call from 01993 safe?
Most 01993 calls are ordinary local calls from Witney homes and businesses. The main risk to be aware of is "neighbour spoofing", where a scammer fakes a local 01993 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 01993 (Witney) number from outside the UK, drop the leading zero and dial +44 1993 followed by the local number.
Operators serving Witney
These UK communications providers have been allocated 01993 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 | 15 |
| Virgin Media Limited | 7 |
| Sky UK Limited | 6 |
| GCI Network Solutions Limited | 4 |
| TalkTalk Communications Limited | 4 |
| Gamma Telecom Holdings Limited | 3 |
| Vodafone Ltd (C&W) | 3 |
| Voxbone SA | 3 |
Ofcom number ranges on 01993
Ofcom's National Numbering Plan lists 361 number blocks under 01993, of which 130 are allocated to 87 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) |
|---|---|---|
01993200… | Allocated | Virgin Media Limited |
01993201… | Allocated | Virgin Media Limited |
01993202… | Allocated | Virgin Media Limited |
01993207… | Allocated | Virgin Media Limited |
01993208… | Allocated | Virgin Media Limited |
01993209… | Allocated | Virgin Media Limited |
0199321… | Allocated | Virgin Media Limited |
0199322… | Allocated | Gamma Telecom Holdings Limited |
0199323… | Allocated | Vodafone Ltd (C&W) |
0199324… | Allocated | GCI Network Solutions Limited |
01993250… | Allocated | Linear Telecoms Limited |
01993251… | Allocated | Nexbridge Communications Limited |
Showing 12 of 130 allocated blocks. Source: Ofcom telephone numbering data, updated weekly.
How to block and report 01993 spam calls
Block or report 01993
- You can block 01993 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 01993 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 01993 code
Where is the 01993 area code?
The 01993 area code is allocated by Ofcom to Witney in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom. It is a geographic UK landline dialling code under the National Telephone Numbering Plan. The surrounding dialling area also takes in Carterton, Ducklington, Eynsham and nearby villages.
Is 01993 always a Witney number?
Numbers with the 01993 prefix were originally allocated by Ofcom to Witney. 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 Witney.
How do I block 01993 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 01993 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 01993 call cost?
Calls to UK 01993 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 Witney — useful when a caller is nearby but outside the 01993 boundary.
Living in or moving to Witney?
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