0131 Area Code — Edinburgh, Colinton & Danderhall
0131 is the UK dialling code for Edinburgh in City of Edinburgh, also serving Colinton, Danderhall and Ratho, allocated by Ofcom under the National Telephone Numbering Plan. Our database has tracked 1,268 distinct 0131 numbers across 3,134 public lookups.
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Quick facts
Area code
0131
Location
Edinburgh
County
City of Edinburgh
Region
Scotland
Number type
Geographic landline
Number format
0131 XXX XXXX
Operators serving
8+
Call cost
Standard rate
About the 0131 dialling code
0131 is the UK geographic dialling code for Edinburgh, allocated by Ofcom under the National Telephone Numbering Plan. It is used by landlines — and increasingly VoIP lines — registered to the Edinburgh area.
A full Edinburgh number is normally written as 0131 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 0131 number no longer guarantees the caller is physically in Edinburgh. Fraudsters also "spoof" local codes like 0131 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 0131 dialling area
The marker shows Edinburgh; the shaded circle is an approximate indication of the area the 0131 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 0131
Settlements in and around the Edinburgh dialling area that typically use 0131 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 0131 from abroad
From outside the UK, dial your international access prefix, then the UK country code 44, then 131 (the area code without its leading zero) and the local number.
| Calling from | Dial |
|---|---|
| United States & Canada | 011 44 131 … |
| Europe / most of the world | 00 44 131 … |
| Australia | 0011 44 131 … |
| Any mobile phone | +44 131 … |
History of the 0131 code
Edinburgh moved from 031 to 0131 on PhONEday, 16 April 1995.
Top searched 0131 numbers
These are the 0131 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 0131 381 2754 | 28 | 7 Jul 2026 |
| 0131 608 5432 | 28 | 26 Jun 2026 |
| 0131 218 3719 | 25 | 9 Jul 2026 |
| 0131 218 3773 | 24 | 30 Jun 2026 |
| 0131 367 0623 | 22 | 9 Jul 2026 |
| 0131 218 1695 | 22 | 30 Jun 2026 |
| 0131 608 6383 | 21 | 2 Jul 2026 |
| 0131 223 5612 | 21 | 30 Jun 2026 |
| 0131 608 5874 | 20 | 9 Jul 2026 |
| 0131 223 5616 | 20 | 2 Jul 2026 |
| 0131 560 6476 | 19 | 10 Jul 2026 |
| 0131 381 8703 | 18 | 2 Jul 2026 |
| 0131 218 3756 | 17 | 9 Jul 2026 |
| 0131 223 5615 | 16 | 30 Jun 2026 |
| 0131 367 0530 | 16 | 29 Jun 2026 |
| 0131 218 3712 | 15 | 10 Jul 2026 |
| 0131 223 5609 | 15 | 2 Jul 2026 |
| 0131 223 5610 | 15 | 30 Jun 2026 |
| 0131 218 3739 | 14 | 10 Jul 2026 |
| 0131 218 3768 | 14 | 9 Jul 2026 |
Is a call from 0131 safe?
Most 0131 calls are ordinary local calls from Edinburgh homes and businesses. The main risk to be aware of is "neighbour spoofing", where a scammer fakes a local 0131 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 0131 (Edinburgh) number from outside the UK, drop the leading zero and dial +44 131 followed by the local number.
Operators serving Edinburgh
These UK communications providers have been allocated 0131 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 | 99 |
| Vodafone Ltd (C&W) | 36 |
| Virgin Media Limited | 21 |
| Gamma Telecom Holdings Limited | 13 |
| GCI Network Solutions Limited | 8 |
| Colt Technology Services | 6 |
| Sky UK Limited | 5 |
| TalkTalk Communications Limited | 5 |
Ofcom number ranges on 0131
Ofcom's National Numbering Plan lists 901 number blocks under 0131, of which 358 are allocated to 157 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) |
|---|---|---|
0131000… | Allocated | Virgin Media Limited |
0131010… | Allocated | Flextel Limited |
0131101… | Allocated | Vodafone Ltd (C&W) |
0131154… | Allocated | Vodafone Ltd (C&W) |
0131200… | Allocated | Vodafone Ltd (C&W) |
0131201… | Allocated | DRD Communications Limited |
0131202… | Allocated | Gamma Telecom Holdings Limited |
0131203… | Allocated | Vodafone Ltd (C&W) |
0131204… | Allocated | TGL Services (UK) Ltd |
0131205… | Allocated | TalkTalk Communications Limited |
0131207… | Allocated | Flextel Limited |
0131208… | Allocated | Vodafone Ltd (C&W) |
Showing 12 of 358 allocated blocks. Source: Ofcom telephone numbering data, updated weekly.
Common scam patterns reported in Edinburgh
Categories most-commonly tagged on user-submitted reports for 0131 numbers in our community comments.
- spam — 4 reports
- scam — 3 reports
- silent — 1 report
- legit — 1 report
How to block and report 0131 spam calls
Block or report 0131
- You can block 0131 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 0131 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 0131 code
Where is the 0131 area code?
The 0131 area code is allocated by Ofcom to Edinburgh in City of Edinburgh, United Kingdom. It is a geographic UK landline dialling code under the National Telephone Numbering Plan. The surrounding dialling area also takes in Colinton, Danderhall, Ratho and nearby villages.
Is 0131 always a Edinburgh number?
Numbers with the 0131 prefix were originally allocated by Ofcom to Edinburgh. 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 Edinburgh.
How do I block 0131 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 0131 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 0131 call cost?
Calls to UK 0131 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 Edinburgh — useful when a caller is nearby but outside the 0131 boundary.
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