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0117 area code: Bristol

Quick answer

0117 is the UK dialling code for Bristol and the surrounding area. Local numbers start 0117, followed by the rest of the number.

AreaBristol Format0117 + local number From abroad+44 117 + local number
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Who called me from a 0117 number?

A 0117 number means the call came from a landline or business line registered in the Bristol area, or from a virtual number using that code. The code alone can't tell you who the caller is.

1Dial 1471 from your landlineHear the last number that called you, if it wasn't withheld.
2Don't call back numbers you don't recogniseIf it matters, a genuine caller will usually leave a voicemail or write.
3Stop sales callsRegister free with the Telephone Preference Service, and report nuisance calls to Ofcom.
For businesses

Get a 0117 Bristol number, wherever you are

A virtual 0117 number gives you a local Bristol presence. Calls ring on your mobile, desk phone or our app, anywhere in the UK.

Virtual 0117 number £12.50 /month + VAT Free connection · 12-month minimum term Get your 0117 number Start a 30-day free trial
Included UK landline minutes500 a monthIncluded UK mobile minutes250 a monthExtra landline minutes2.5p/minExtra mobile minutes5p/minCost to your callersStandard UK landline rateActivationSame day
All prices exclude VAT, which is added to your bill.
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Why businesses use a local 0117 number

  • Look local to Bristol customers, even if your team works elsewhere.
  • Answer on any device: mobile, desk phone or laptop app.
  • Keep business and personal calls apart on one handset.
  • Add call routing, voicemail and recording as you grow.

0117 questions

How do I call a 0117 number from abroad?

Dial +44, drop the first 0, then dial the rest of the code and the local number: +44 117 followed by the local number.

How much does it cost to call 0117?

0117 is a standard UK geographic number. Calls cost the same as any UK landline and are usually included in mobile and landline call bundles.

Can I get a 0117 number without being in Bristol?

Yes. A virtual 0117 number works from anywhere in the UK and forwards calls to your existing phones.

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