515 Area Code — Des Moines, IA
Area code 515 serves Des Moines and 3 other cities in Iowa. Local time follows America/Chicago. It has no overlay codes.
- State
- Iowa
- Primary city
- Des Moines
- Timezone
- America/Chicago
- In service since
- 1947
- Type
- Geographic
- Overlay codes
- None
Cities Served by 515
The 515 area code covers 4 cities and communities in Iowa.
- Des Moines
- Ames
- West Des Moines
- Ankeny
About Area Code 515
Area code 515 is a North American Numbering Plan (NANP) area code that has been in service since 1947. It is administered by NANPA on behalf of the FCC and serves the Iowa region anchored on Des Moines.
515 is currently a single-coverage geographic area code with no overlays. This means a 7-digit number in this area code is unique within its rate centers, though best-practice is always to dial the full 10-digit number when contacting a 515 line.
Mobile numbers in 515 are portable: a person who moved away from Des Moines may still carry a 515 mobile number on their device. If you receive an unexpected call from a 515 number, run it through the reverse lookup tool above for the most accurate, free identification.
If you live or do business in Iowa, you may also interact with neighbouring or overlay codes. See the related codes section below to explore the rest of Iowa.
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515 Area Code FAQ
Where is area code 515?
Area code 515 is located in Iowa, primarily serving Des Moines and surrounding cities including Ames, West Des Moines, Ankeny. The region operates on CT (America/Chicago) time.
What state is 515 area code?
515 is a Iowa area code. It was put into service in 1947 and has no overlay codes — it covers its geographic area exclusively.
Is 515 a scam area code?
515 is a legitimate North American area code allocated by NANPA to Iowa. Like any geographic area code, scammers sometimes spoof 515 numbers — judge each call by content (urgent demands, unfamiliar transfers) rather than the area code alone. Run the specific number through our reverse lookup if you're unsure.
What time zone does 515 use?
Area code 515 operates on CT (America/Chicago). Numbers in this area code follow standard Iowa time-zone rules including any daylight-saving transitions for that region.
Can I look up a specific 515 phone number?
Yes. Use the reverse lookup widget above to enter a full 515 number. NumLocation returns the line type (mobile, landline, VoIP), carrier, rate-center city, and any public listings tied to the number — free.