01279 area code: Bishop's Stortford
Landlines beginning 01279 are registered to Bishop's Stortford, England. To call one from outside the UK, dial +44 1279 xxxxxx.
Calls from the Bishop's Stortford area
If your phone showed a number starting 01279, the line was issued in Bishop's Stortford, England. Numbers in this area are written like 01279 xxxxxx in the UK and +44 1279 xxxxxx internationally. Bear in mind the caller could be anywhere, because landlines can be forwarded and caller ID can be faked.
If a call starts with 01279, the line was issued in Bishop's Stortford. As with most UK area codes it has five digits, leaving six for the local number (in a handful of places, five). It is part of England. Who Called Me Check holds 17 01279 numbers that people have looked up. Scam callers like to fake local codes such as 01279, because people answer calls that look like they come from nearby. Whatever the code, hang up on any caller who asks for card details, passwords or a one-time code, and ring the organisation back on a number you've found yourself.
01279 key facts
- Code
- 01279
- Registered to
- Bishop's Stortford, England
- Kind of number
- Landline (geographic)
- Full number length
- 11 digits
- Local part
- 6 digits
- Written in the UK
- 01279 xxxxxx
- Dialled from abroad
- +44 1279 xxxxxx
- Cost to call
- Standard landline rate
- Numbers we hold
- 17
- Caller reports
- 0
01279 numbers people have checked
Questions about 01279 numbers
Which area uses the 01279 code?
01279 is the landline code for Bishop's Stortford, England. You may also see it called the Bishop's Stortford dialling code or STD code. Full numbers here are 11 digits long: 01279 followed by 6 local digits.
How do I ring a 01279 number from within the UK?
Dial every digit, code included, for example 01279 xxxxxx. You pay the same as for any other UK landline call.
How do I ring 01279 from another country?
Start with +44 (or 00 44), drop the 0 so the code becomes 1279, then dial the local number, for example +44 1279 xxxxxx.
How much does a call to 01279 cost?
Calling an 01 or 02 number costs the same as any UK landline call, and it normally comes out of the inclusive minutes on your landline or mobile plan.
Who called me from a 01279 number?
The code only tells you where the number was first issued, not who is using it, and callers can fake a local code to seem familiar. Search the full number on this site and read any reports before you ring back.