0117 Area Code — Bristol, Kingswood & Mangotsfield
0117 is the UK dialling code for Bristol in City of Bristol, also serving Kingswood, Mangotsfield and Keynsham, allocated by Ofcom under the National Telephone Numbering Plan. Our database has tracked 1,396 distinct 0117 numbers across 2,738 public lookups.
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Quick facts
Area code
0117
Location
Bristol
County
City of Bristol
Region
South West England
Number type
Geographic landline
Number format
0117 XXX XXXX
Operators serving
8+
Call cost
Standard rate
About the 0117 dialling code
0117 is the UK geographic dialling code for Bristol, allocated by Ofcom under the National Telephone Numbering Plan. It is used by landlines — and increasingly VoIP lines — registered to the Bristol area.
A full Bristol number is normally written as 0117 XXX XXXX. You can dial the local part on its own from within the same area, or the full number from anywhere in the UK.
Because of UK number portability and internet calling, a 0117 number no longer guarantees the caller is physically in Bristol. Fraudsters also "spoof" local codes like 0117 so an unknown call looks like a nearby business or neighbour — so treat an unexpected call on what is actually said, not on the area code alone.
Map of the 0117 dialling area
The marker shows Bristol; the shaded circle is an approximate indication of the area the 0117 code serves — exact Ofcom charging-area boundaries are irregular and don't follow a neat radius.
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors. View larger map
Areas typically served by 0117
Settlements in and around the Bristol dialling area that typically use 0117 numbers. Approximate — Ofcom charging-area boundaries don't follow town or county lines exactly, and properties near a boundary may take a neighbouring code.
Calling 0117 from abroad
From outside the UK, dial your international access prefix, then the UK country code 44, then 117 (the area code without its leading zero) and the local number.
| Calling from | Dial |
|---|---|
| United States & Canada | 011 44 117 … |
| Europe / most of the world | 00 44 117 … |
| Australia | 0011 44 117 … |
| Any mobile phone | +44 117 … |
History of the 0117 code
Bristol moved from 0272 to 0117 on PhONEday, 16 April 1995.
Top searched 0117 numbers
These are the 0117 numbers most-looked-up by visitors to our number checker. Click any number to see its full lookup page with risk-level, range holder, and community reports.
| Number | Searches | Last looked up |
|---|---|---|
| 0117 235 1565 | 29 | 10 Jul 2026 |
| 0117 325 0696 | 29 | 3 Jul 2026 |
| 0117 409 4722 | 28 | 29 Jun 2026 |
| 0117 473 0923 | 18 | 1 Jul 2026 |
| 0117 403 5652 | 17 | 30 Jun 2026 |
| 0117 374 6078 | 17 | 26 Jun 2026 |
| 0117 363 6822 | 17 | 26 Jun 2026 |
| 0117 473 0400 | 14 | 26 Jun 2026 |
| 0117 261 2543 | 14 | 24 Jun 2026 |
| 0117 261 6240 | 14 | 21 Jun 2026 |
| 0117 409 0922 | 13 | 9 Jul 2026 |
| 0117 409 0961 | 13 | 2 Jul 2026 |
| 0117 370 4911 | 13 | 27 Jun 2026 |
| 0117 261 1283 | 13 | 26 Jun 2026 |
| 0117 294 9755 | 12 | 7 Jul 2026 |
| 0117 325 4884 | 12 | 7 Jul 2026 |
| 0117 208 3144 | 11 | 11 Jul 2026 |
| 0117 261 6257 | 11 | 17 Jun 2026 |
| 0117 409 0060 | 11 | 14 Jun 2026 |
| 0117 325 0758 | 10 | 10 Jul 2026 |
Is a call from 0117 safe?
Most 0117 calls are ordinary local calls from Bristol homes and businesses. The main risk to be aware of is "neighbour spoofing", where a scammer fakes a local 0117 prefix so you are more likely to answer. Never share bank details, passwords or one-time security codes with an unexpected caller, even when the number looks local — hang up and call the organisation back on a number you have verified yourself.
To call a 0117 (Bristol) number from outside the UK, drop the leading zero and dial +44 117 followed by the local number.
Operators serving Bristol
These UK communications providers have been allocated 0117 number blocks by Ofcom. The number of blocks per operator gives a rough sense of how widely each provider serves this area.
| Provider (Ofcom-allocated) | Allocated blocks |
|---|---|
| BT | 83 |
| Virgin Media Limited | 30 |
| Vodafone Ltd (C&W) | 20 |
| Gamma Telecom Holdings Limited | 16 |
| GCI Network Solutions Limited | 11 |
| Colt Technology Services | 6 |
| Sky UK Limited | 6 |
| TalkTalk Communications Limited | 6 |
Ofcom number ranges on 0117
Ofcom's National Numbering Plan lists 1,000 number blocks under 0117, of which 343 are allocated to 160 communications providers. The first allocated blocks are shown below — look up any full number with the number checker to see its exact range holder.
| Number block | Status | Range holder (Ofcom-allocated) |
|---|---|---|
0117000… | Allocated | GCI Network Solutions Limited |
0117101… | Allocated | Vodafone Ltd (C&W) |
0117161… | Allocated | Vodafone Ltd (C&W) |
0117171… | Allocated | Media Hawk Ltd |
0117200… | Allocated | (AQ) LIMITED |
0117202… | Allocated | VoIP-Un Limited |
0117203… | Allocated | Voiceflex Limited |
0117204… | Allocated | Digital Space Group Limited |
0117205… | Allocated | Voxbone SA |
0117207… | Allocated | Net-Work Internet Ltd |
0117208… | Allocated | ETC Telecom Limited |
0117209… | Allocated | Telecom2 Limited |
Showing 12 of 343 allocated blocks. Source: Ofcom telephone numbering data, updated weekly.
Common scam patterns reported in Bristol
Categories most-commonly tagged on user-submitted reports for 0117 numbers in our community comments.
- silent — 3 reports
- scam — 3 reports
- legit — 1 report
How to block and report 0117 spam calls
Block or report 0117
- You can block 0117 directly from your recent-calls list on iPhone or Android, and forward scam texts free to 7726.
- Scam or fraud calls should be reported to Action Fraud (0300 123 2040) or Police Scotland (101); persistent marketing calls to the ICO / TPS.
Full step-by-step instructions for every phone, network-level blocking and all UK reporting routes are in our guide: How to block and report unwanted calls in the UK.
How to stop unwanted calls for good
Blocking 0117 numbers stops that one number, but determined nuisance callers simply switch numbers. Silencing unknown callers, enabling your network's free spam shield and registering with the TPS cut the volume across the board — our canonical guide walks through each step: How to block and report unwanted calls in the UK.
Frequently asked questions about the 0117 code
Where is the 0117 area code?
The 0117 area code is allocated by Ofcom to Bristol in City of Bristol, United Kingdom. It is a geographic UK landline dialling code under the National Telephone Numbering Plan. The surrounding dialling area also takes in Kingswood, Mangotsfield, Keynsham and nearby villages.
Is 0117 always a Bristol number?
Numbers with the 0117 prefix were originally allocated by Ofcom to Bristol. With UK number portability and VoIP allowing geographic relocation while keeping the same number, the call origin can differ from the original area, but the prefix's official assigned location remains Bristol.
How do I block 0117 spam calls?
On iPhone, tap the (i) next to the number in Recents and choose Block this Caller. On Android, long-press the number in Recents and choose Block. To prevent unknown 0117 numbers ringing, enable Settings → Phone → Silence Unknown Callers (iPhone) or your dialler's spam filter (Android). Forward spam texts to 7726 free of charge.
How much does a 0117 call cost?
Calls to UK 0117 geographic numbers are charged at your provider's standard rate and are usually included in inclusive minutes on any modern landline or mobile plan.
Neighbouring dialling codes
Codes covering areas around Bristol — useful when a caller is nearby but outside the 0117 boundary.
Living in or moving to Bristol?
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