UK area code
0131 — Edinburgh
The 0131 dialling code covers Edinburgh in Scotland. Approximate population of the area: 530,000. Below are the currently-allocated Ofcom number ranges and the Range Holders they are assigned to.
About the 0131 dialling code
0131 is the UK area code for Edinburgh and the surrounding Scotland area, listed in Ofcom’s National Telephone Numbering Plan. When a UK landline calls you and the number begins +44 131 the originating exchange is most likely physically located in or near Edinburgh. Numbers in this code are allocated to UK communications providers in 1,000- or 10,000-number blocks; the table below shows which Range Holder Ofcom assigned each block to.
This is the same data Ofcom publishes every Wednesday in the public UK Numbering Data feed. We re-ingest the snapshot weekly, so the allocations you see here are at most seven days old. Because UK numbers are portable, the current carrier of any specific number on 0131 can differ from the Range Holder shown — see Range Holder vs current provider for the full explanation.
To identify a specific 0131 number, paste it into the lookup form above. You will see the Range Holder, the allocation status, the area-code metadata for Edinburgh, and a live AI internet check summarising any public web reports about that exact number — useful when an unfamiliar 0131 caller turns out to be a legitimate local business, a national contact-centre, or a scam.
Range holders on 0131
- British Telecommunications PLC1 range
All allocated ranges on 0131
Showing up to 200 ranges, ordered by prefix.
| Prefix | Status | Range holder |
|---|---|---|
| +44 131200 | Allocated | British Telecommunications PLC |
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FAQs about 0131
What does the 0131 area code cover?
0131 is the UK dialling code for Edinburgh and the wider Scotland area. The area has a population of approximately 530,000. When you receive a call starting with 0131 from a UK landline, the originating exchange is likely in or near Edinburgh.
Is a 0131 number safe?
Most calls from 0131 are legitimate landlines. Scammers can however spoof any UK area code, so a 0131 prefix alone doesn't guarantee safety. Use the lookup above to see the Range Holder, then read the AI internet check for behavioural reports.
How many providers operate 0131 number ranges?
Across the 1 ranges currently visible, 1 different Range Holders are listed. The top allocations are typically held by Openreach (BT), Virgin Media O2 and Sky.