01179 Area Code

Bristol Telephone Numbers

01179 is not an area code in its own right. The area code is in fact 0117, and the following 9 is part of the local number.

So 01179 should actually be written 0117 9, although it makes no difference when dialling the number. For more information on 0117 numbers, see the page for the 0117 area code

The 0117 area code covers Bristol and the surrounding area.

Please note that an 0117 number does not necessarily come from this location, although the majority do.
People or businesses based outside of this geographical location may still register 0117 numbers.
This is often done to give the impression of having a local presence.


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Phone numbers beginning 0117 are geographic numbers.

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The cost of calling an 0117 number

When calling from a land line, calls to 0117 numbers can cost up to 10p per minute, dependent on the time of day, and there is usually also a call set-up fee.
When calling from mobile phones, calls to these numbers cost between 10p and 40p per minute.

Most land line operators offer inclusive call packages which allow calls free at certain times of the day, or at all times, and most mobile companies include free any-time minutes in the monthly contract payment, or a bundle of minutes for a reduced cost in the form of a top-up credit.


Codes near to the 0117 area code:

View a list of the allocated number ranges for 0117 numbers


Map of the area covered by the 0117 dialling code

Map of the 0117 area code