Local numbers
The 0131 Area Code: Edinburgh Phone Numbers
0131 is the telephone area code for Edinburgh. It is followed by a 7-digit local number, so an Edinburgh number looks like 0131 XXX XXXX. The code replaced Edinburgh's old 031 code in 1995.
ONSIM puts an Edinburgh 0131 number on your existing mobile from £5/month + VAT — no app, no VoIP, no desk phone required.
Understanding the 0131 area code
The 0131 code covers Edinburgh and a ring of nearby towns, including Musselburgh, Bonnyrigg and South Queensferry. Glasgow has its own 0141 code, so an 0131 number is instantly identifiable as Edinburgh anywhere in Scotland.
Edinburgh dialled 031 until the PhONEday changes of 1995, when the code became 0131 — a 1 was inserted and local numbers stayed the same. To dial, use 0131 plus the 7-digit local number from anywhere in the UK, or +44 131 from abroad.
ONSIM can provide 0131 numbers across a range of sub-ranges, subject to current availability, including multiple Edinburgh numbers if your business needs them.
Why Edinburgh businesses choose a local number
Edinburgh is one of the UK's most important financial and professional services centres, and its economy stretches far beyond that — a lively tech and fintech startup scene, world-famous festivals, year-round tourism and strong universities.
For firms across that spectrum, an 0131 number on a mobile provides a credible capital-city identity without a fixed office line — whether you're a consultant in Stockbridge or a tour operator working from the Old Town.
How it works with ONSIM
ONSIM routes your incoming 0131 calls to your mobile at network level — not through an app that needs data or Wi-Fi to work. That means reliable call quality on the move.
Start with Virtual Landline for inbound calls from £5/mo, then upgrade to Landline SIM when you want outbound calls to display your Edinburgh number too.
Who uses an Edinburgh virtual landline?
An 0131 number suits businesses of all sizes that want an Edinburgh presence while keeping operations flexible. Common use cases include:
Professional & financial services
Consultants, advisers and boutique firms serving Edinburgh's large professional services market use an 0131 number to look established in the capital while working flexibly.
Tourism & hospitality
Guesthouses, tour operators and event businesses trading on Edinburgh's visitor economy benefit from a recognisable local number that guests can reach — answered on a mobile, wherever the day takes you.
Tech startups & freelancers
Edinburgh's growing tech and fintech community works largely from co-working spaces and home offices. A virtual landline gives them a professional number without tying anyone to a desk.
New number or port your existing one
Need a fresh 0131 number? ONSIM can get you started quickly. Already have an Edinburgh landline? Number porting may be possible — contact us to check eligibility before switching.
Virtual Landline vs Landline SIM
Virtual Landline (from £5/mo): inbound calls only, rings your current mobile, simple setup with no hardware.
Landline SIM (from £10/user/mo): inbound and outbound with your Edinburgh number displayed, native mobile experience.
We cover more than Edinburgh
ONSIM supplies local business numbers across 650+ UK area codes. If you need coverage in multiple cities or want to compare options nationally, we can help.