0117
This is the primary telephone area code for Bristol and surrounding areas in South West England.
How to Call Bristol from Overseas
- Dial your country's exit code (International Access Code)
- Dial 44 (UK country code)
- Dial 117 (Bristol area code without the leading 0)
- Dial the 7-digit local phone number
Example: Calling Bristol from the US
011 44 117 555 1234
Where:
011 = US exit code
44 = UK country code
117 = Bristol area code (drop the leading 0)
555 1234 = Local Bristol phone number
Quick Facts
0117
Area Code
+44
Country Code
11-digit
Full Dialing Format
00
UK Exit Code
Bristol Area Code Coverage
This area code covers Bristol and key surrounding districts:
0117 - Central Bristol
City centre, Harbourside, Clifton
South Bristol
Bedminster, Southville, Knowle
North Bristol
Filton, Horfield, Stoke Bishop
East Bristol
Kingswood, Hanham, Emersons Green
West Bristol
Leigh Woods, Shirehampton, Avonmouth
Greater Bristol Zone
Urban and suburban areas served by 0117
Major UK Area Codes
Common Exit Codes for Calling UK
When calling Bristol from these countries, use these exit codes:
United States
011
Canada
011
Australia
0011
European Union
00
Japan
010
China
00