01806 Area Code
Shetland Telephone Numbers
The 01806 area code covers Shetland and the surrounding area.
01806 numbers can also be based in the following locations near to Shetland:
- Brae
- Hillswick
- North Roe
- Ollaberry
- Out Skerries
- Sullom Voe
- Symbister
- Vidlin
- Voe
Please note that an 01806 number does not necessarily come from one of these locations, although the majority do.
People or businesses based outside of this geographical location may still register 01806 numbers.
This is often done to give the impression of having a local presence.
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How to write an 01806 telephone number
The correct way to write number beginning 01806 is in the format 01806 xxxxxx
The local number (the part of the number after the dialling code) is 6 digits long
The cost of calling an 01806 number
When calling from a land line, calls to 01806 numbers can cost up to 10p per minute, dependent on the
time of day, and there is usually also a call set-up fee.
When calling from mobile phones, calls to
these numbers cost between 10p and 40p per minute.
Most land line operators offer inclusive call packages which allow calls free at certain times of the day, or at all times, and most mobile companies include free any-time minutes in the monthly contract payment, or a bundle of minutes for a reduced cost in the form of a top-up credit.
Codes near to the 01806 area code:
- 01595 Lerwick about 14 miles to the SSE
- 01957 Mid Yell about 18 miles to the NNE
- 01950 Sandwick about 24 miles to the S
- 01595 Foula about 33 miles to the WSW
- 01595 Fair Isle about 58 miles to the SSW
- 01857 Sanday about 89 miles to the SW
- 01856 Orkney about 112 miles to the SW
- 01862 Tain about 143 miles to the SW
- 01847 Thurso about 146 miles to the SW
- 01955 Wick about 147 miles to the SW
- 01641 Strathy about 158 miles to the WSW
- 01593 Lybster about 159 miles to the SW
- 01847 Tongue about 172 miles to the WSW
- 01431 Helmsdale about 177 miles to the SW
- 01346 Fraserburgh about 186 miles to the SSW
View a list of the allocated number ranges for 01806 numbers
Map of the area covered by the 01806 dialling code
