01856 area code

Orkney numbers

Google Map of area

UK area code 01856 covers the larger part of the Orkney Islands in Scotland, including Mainland.

Areas using 01856 numbers include Balfour, Birsay, Burray, Deerness, Evie, Finstown, Harray, Holm, Hoy, Kirkwall, Longhope, Orphir, Rousay, St Margaret's Hope, Sandwick, Stromness and Tankerness.

Number Format

Local telephone numbers are six digits long. An 01856 number should be displayed in the format:
(01856) xxxxxx.

Notes

See also the neighbouring area code of 01857, which covers Sanday in the Orkney Islands.