Bristol phone numbers: the 0117 area code
0117 is the telephone area code for Bristol, in Avon. You can get a local 0117 number for your business from Voxora and answer calls anywhere over the internet, on a mobile app, a desk phone or a web browser, and keep your existing number if you already have one.
Where does the 0117 area code cover?
0117 is the telephone area code for Bristol, in Avon. It covers Bristol, Kingswood, Filton and the surrounding area. If you run a business in or around Bristol, a 0117 number gives you a recognisable local presence.
Doing business in Bristol
Bristol is the economic centre of the South West and a national hub for aerospace, technology, creative industries and financial services, with thriving clusters around Temple Quarter, the harbourside and the wider city. It is consistently ranked among the best UK cities for start-ups and tech. Businesses across Bristol, Kingswood and Filton use local 0117 numbers to look established to a regional customer base. A 0117 number gives you a recognisable Bristol identity, and a cloud phone system lets you keep it while working remotely or across multiple sites in the South West.
How to get a 0117 number for your business
With a Voxora cloud phone system you can get a brand new 0117 (Bristol) number in minutes, even if you are not based in Bristol. Your calls ring on a desk phone, a mobile app or a web browser, so your team can answer a Bristol number from anywhere. You can add call menus, voicemail to email, call recording and an AI receptionist on top, with no new phone lines or hardware.
Keep your existing 0117 number
Already have a 0117 number? You can move it to Voxora through number porting and keep it exactly as it is. Porting is normally free, your number does not change, and your calls simply start ringing on the new system once the transfer completes. This matters more than ever with the UK landline network switching off on 31 January 2027, when traditional phone lines are retired and every business needs an internet-based phone service.
Why a local Bristol number still helps
A local 0117 number signals to customers that you are an established, reachable business in the Bristol area, which can lift answer rates and trust compared with an unknown mobile or non-geographic number. Because the number runs over the internet, you keep that local identity even if you move premises or work remotely.
How 0117 numbers are written
Bristol numbers are written as 0117 XXX XXXX, with 0117 as the area code followed by the local number. Dial the full number including the leading zero from within the UK; callers from abroad replace the leading zero with +44.
Frequently asked questions
What area does the 0117 code cover?
0117 is the area code for Bristol, in Avon. It covers Bristol, Kingswood, Filton and the surrounding area.
Can I get a 0117 number if I am not based in Bristol?
Yes. With a cloud phone system you can get a 0117 (Bristol) number wherever you are and answer it on a mobile app, a desk phone or a browser. It gives you a local Bristol presence without a physical office there.
Can I keep my existing 0117 number?
Yes. You can move an existing 0117 number to a new provider through number porting and keep it. Porting is normally free and does not change your number.
Do I need a landline for a 0117 number?
No. A 0117 number can run entirely over the internet as a VoIP number, so you do not need a traditional phone line. That is also why it is unaffected by the UK PSTN switch-off on 31 January 2027.
How much does a 0117 number cost?
Pricing depends on the plan and how many users you need rather than the area code itself. See our pricing page for current UK plans and what is included.
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