Use the full area code before the local subscriber number.
UK geographic telephone code
0117 area code: Bristol
The 0117 dialling code is associated with Bristol.
How to dial Bristol
Use +44 and remove the leading zero from the area code.
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Recent reports for 0117 numbers
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Scam caller.
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This number called, when answered was a silent call no responses at all.
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Called five times in a row, with each call ending after about five seconds. The repeated short calls make it seem like a scam or nuisance caller.
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UNKNOWN NUMBER KEEPS CALLING
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Called. Left no message. Now blocked
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i can see from reports that this call is considered to be unsafe so I would advise others to take note and report it.
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this number called here 18th june 2026 at 18.26.phone rang for twenty seconds then hung up.
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Had several missed calls off this number - called it back and seems to be a company called Cream re life insurance.
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suspected scam
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Called but left no message. Came up as from Bristol.
Source and review
This page uses Ofcom telephone area codes area-code information retrieved on 3 September 2026.