01556 area code

01556 is the area code for the Castle Douglas area in the Dumfries and Galloway region. The 01556 area includes places like Dalbeattie, among others.

The majority of numbers utilizing the 01556 area code are regular Castle Douglas landlines, however it should be noted that this might be misleading. Many businesses don’t provide a service that is connected or requires a physical address, but if they have a phone number, they have an area code.

Areas using 01556 telephone numbers:

  • Bridge of Dee
  • Crossmichael
  • Dalbeattie
  • Gelston
  • Haugh of Urr
  • Kirkpatrick Durham
  • Mid Kelton
  • Old Bridge of Urr

01556 area dialling code information

Region Dumfries and Galloway (Scotland)
Number format 01556 XXXXXX
Local number digits 6
Location Castle Douglas
International number format +44 1556 XXXXXX
Geo 54.94095 , -3.92784

Call cost: landline connection fee depends on your service provider.

Area codes near 01556 Castle Douglas

01644 New Galloway (12 miles)
01387 Dumfries (15 miles)
01659 Sanquhar (29 miles)
01988 Wigtown (21 miles)

01556 area code – questions and answers

Where is the 01556 area code?

01556 is the telephone area code for Castle Douglas, Dumfries and Galloway (Scotland). Landline numbers in this area start with 01556.

How do I call a 01556 number from abroad?

Dial +44 (the UK country code), then 1556 without the leading 0, then the 6-digit local number: +44 1556 XXXXXX.

Do I need to dial 01556 for a local call?

Within the 01556 area you can usually dial just the 6-digit local number. From a mobile phone or from another area, dial the full number: 01556 XXXXXX.