0131 area code: Edinburgh
0131 is the area code for Edinburgh. Ofcom’s numbering data lists 901 number ranges starting 0131, allocated to 155 providers. The largest holder is BT, with 11% of them.
Who were 0131 ranges given to?
Providers Ofcom allocated these number ranges to.
- Not allocated to a provider545 ranges
- BT99 ranges
- Vodafone Ltd (C&W)36 ranges
- Virgin Media Limited21 ranges
- Gamma Telecom Holdings Limited13 ranges
- GCI Network Solutions Limited8 ranges
- Colt Technology Services6 ranges
- Sky UK Limited5 ranges
- TalkTalk Communications Limited5 ranges
- Verizon UK Limited4 ranges
- Digital Space Group Limited3 ranges
- Resilient Limited3 ranges
+ 144 more
Range status
How Ofcom lists the ranges starting 0131.
Allocations by year
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Each block below starts 0131. Pick one to narrow it down.
What a 0131 number tells you
What it is
Ordinary landline numbers tied to a place. The area code tells you which dialling area the number was issued for – 0161 is Manchester, 020 is London, 01388 is Bishop Auckland.
What it costs
Charged as a normal UK call and usually included in landline and mobile allowances.
Watch out for
A local-looking number feels familiar, which is exactly why scammers spoof them. A local area code is not proof the caller is local.
0131 numbers: common questions
Where is the 0131 area code?
0131 is the UK dialling code for Edinburgh. Calls from a 0131 number were made from a phone line issued for that area – although caller ID can be faked, so a local code is not proof the caller is local.
Who owns 0131 numbers?
Ofcom allocated the ranges starting 0131 to BT, Vodafone Ltd (C&W), Virgin Media Limited and others. Numbers can be moved between providers, so this shows who the range was originally given to – not who is using a particular number today.
How do I call a 0131 number from abroad?
Replace the leading 0 with +44. For example, a number starting 0131 becomes +44 131 followed by the rest of the number.
How much does it cost to call a 0131 number?
Charged as a normal UK call and usually included in landline and mobile allowances.
Is a call from a 0131 number a scam?
A local-looking number feels familiar, which is exactly why scammers spoof them. A local area code is not proof the caller is local. Check the full number on Who’s Calling to see if it belongs to a verified business and what other people have reported.
Did a 0131 number call you?
Check the full number to see if it belongs to a verified UK business and what other people have reported.
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