01983 Area Code
Isle of Wight Telephone Numbers
The 01983 area code covers Isle of Wight and the surrounding area.
01983 numbers can also be based in the following locations near to Isle of Wight:
- Bembridge
- Calbourne
- Cowes
- Freshwater
- Newport (Isle of Wight)
- Ryde
- Shanklin
- Ventnor
- Yarmouth
Please note that an 01983 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 01983 numbers.
This is often done to give the impression of having a local presence.
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How to write an 01983 telephone number
The correct way to write number beginning 01983 is in the format 01983 xxxxxx
The local number (the part of the number after the dialling code) is 6 digits long
The cost of calling an 01983 number
When calling from a land line, calls to 01983 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 01983 area code:
- 01590 Lymington about 11 miles to the WNW
- 01329 Fareham about 13 miles to the NE
- 023 Portsmouth about 13 miles to the ENE
- 023 Southampton about 15 miles to the NNW
- 01489 Bishops Waltham about 19 miles to the NNE
- 01794 Romsey about 22 miles to the NNW
- 01425 Ringwood about 23 miles to the WNW
- 01202 Bournemouth about 25 miles to the W
- 01962 Winchester about 25 miles to the N
- 01243 Chichester about 26 miles to the ENE
- 01730 Petersfield about 27 miles to the NE
- 01725 Rockbourne about 29 miles to the WNW
- 01722 Salisbury about 33 miles to the NW
- 01929 Wareham about 35 miles to the W
- 01420 Alton about 35 miles to the NE
View a list of the allocated number ranges for 01983 numbers
Map of the area covered by the 01983 dialling code
