01772 area code: Preston
Landlines beginning 01772 are registered to Preston, England. To call one from outside the UK, dial +44 1772 xxxxxx.
Calls from the Preston area
If your phone showed a number starting 01772, the line was issued in Preston, England. Numbers in this area are written like 01772 xxxxxx in the UK and +44 1772 xxxxxx internationally. Bear in mind the caller could be anywhere, because landlines can be forwarded and caller ID can be faked.
Phone numbers in Preston start with the 01772 area code. 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 54 01772 numbers that people have looked up. Scam callers like to fake local codes such as 01772, 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.
01772 key facts
- Code
- 01772
- Registered to
- Preston, England
- Kind of number
- Landline (geographic)
- Full number length
- 11 digits
- Local part
- 6 digits
- Written in the UK
- 01772 xxxxxx
- Dialled from abroad
- +44 1772 xxxxxx
- Cost to call
- Standard landline rate
- Numbers we hold
- 54
- Caller reports
- 0
01772 numbers people have checked
Questions about 01772 numbers
Which area uses the 01772 code?
01772 is the landline code for Preston, England. You may also see it called the Preston dialling code or STD code. Full numbers here are 11 digits long: 01772 followed by 6 local digits.
How do I ring a 01772 number from within the UK?
Dial every digit, code included, for example 01772 xxxxxx. You pay the same as for any other UK landline call.
How do I ring 01772 from another country?
Start with +44 (or 00 44), drop the 0 so the code becomes 1772, then dial the local number, for example +44 1772 xxxxxx.
How much does a call to 01772 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 01772 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.