01806 area code

01806 is the area code for the Shetland area in the Shetland Islands region. The 01806 area includes places like Brae, among others.

The majority of numbers utilizing the 01806 area code are regular Shetland 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 01806 telephone numbers:

  • Aith
  • Brae
  • Busta
  • Catfirth
  • Hultness
  • Mangaster
  • Tresta
  • Twatt
  • Voe
  • Weisdale

01806 area dialling code information

Region Shetland Islands (Scotland)
Number format 01806 XXXXXX
Local number digits 6
Location Shetland
International number format +44 1806 XXXXXX
Geo 60.33333 , -1.33333

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

Area codes near 01806 Shetland

01950 Sandwick (23 miles)
01957 Mid Yell (21 miles)
0159576 Fair Isle (56 miles)
01857 Sanday (87 miles)
01856 Orkney (109 miles)

01806 area code – questions and answers

Where is the 01806 area code?

01806 is the telephone area code for Shetland, Shetland Islands (Scotland). Landline numbers in this area start with 01806.

How do I call a 01806 number from abroad?

Dial +44 (the UK country code), then 1806 without the leading 0, then the 6-digit local number: +44 1806 XXXXXX.

Do I need to dial 01806 for a local call?

Within the 01806 area you can usually dial just the 6-digit local number. From a mobile phone or from another area, dial the full number: 01806 XXXXXX.