Area code 131
Scotland · Edinburgh
- Area code
- 131
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Region
- Scotland
- Major cities
- Edinburgh
- Time zone
- Europe/London
- Note
- Edinburgh area code, dialed as 0131 domestically.
This is a domestic area code inside United Kingdom. It is not the international calling code.
Frequently asked questions
Which cities use area code 131?
Area code 131 serves Scotland in United Kingdom, including Edinburgh.
What region does area code 131 cover?
Area code 131 covers Scotland. Area codes route calls to a specific city or region within a country's national telephone network.
What is the difference between an area code and a calling code?
A calling code routes a call across borders to a national network, while an area code routes it to a city or region inside that network. For a United Kingdom number, the country calling code is the international prefix and 131 is the domestic area code.
What time zone is area code 131 in?
Area code 131 is in the IANA time zone Europe/London.
Is area code 131 the international calling code?
No. 131 is a domestic area code inside United Kingdom, not the international calling code. To call this region from abroad, you dial the country's calling code first, then 131 and the local number.