01988 area code

01988 is the area code for the Wigtown area in the Dumfries and Galloway region.

The majority of numbers utilizing the 01988 area code are regular Wigtown 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 01988 telephone numbers:

  • Bladnoch
  • Carslae
  • Kirkinner

01988 area dialling code information

Region Dumfries and Galloway (Scotland)
Number format 01988 XXXXXX
Local number digits 6
Location Wigtown
International number format +44 1988 XXXXXX
Geo 54.86783 , -4.44489

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

Area codes near 01988 Wigtown

01671 Newton Stewart (6 miles)
01557 Kirkcudbright (16 miles)
01581 New Luce (17 miles)
01644 New Galloway (19 miles)
01556 Castle Douglas (21 miles)
01776 Stranraer (23 miles)

01988 area code – questions and answers

Where is the 01988 area code?

01988 is the telephone area code for Wigtown, Dumfries and Galloway (Scotland). Landline numbers in this area start with 01988.

How do I call a 01988 number from abroad?

Dial +44 (the UK country code), then 1988 without the leading 0, then the 6-digit local number: +44 1988 XXXXXX.

Do I need to dial 01988 for a local call?

Within the 01988 area you can usually dial just the 6-digit local number. From a mobile phone or from another area, dial the full number: 01988 XXXXXX.