801 Area Code — Salt Lake City, UT
Area code 801 serves Salt Lake City and 5 other cities in Utah. Local time follows America/Denver. It overlays with 385, so 10-digit dialling is required.
- State
- Utah
- Primary city
- Salt Lake City
- Timezone
- America/Denver
- In service since
- 1947
- Type
- Geographic
- Overlay codes
- 385
Cities Served by 801
The 801 area code covers 6 cities and communities in Utah.
- Salt Lake City
- West Valley City
- West Jordan
- Sandy
- Orem
- Provo
About Area Code 801
Area code 801 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 Utah region anchored on Salt Lake City.
801 now shares its territory with an overlay code (385). 10-digit dialling is required for local calls within this region because the same 7-digit number can be assigned under either code.
Mobile numbers in 801 are portable: a person who moved away from Salt Lake City may still carry a 801 mobile number on their device. If you receive an unexpected call from a 801 number, run it through the reverse lookup tool above for the most accurate, free identification.
If you live or do business in Utah, you may also interact with neighbouring or overlay codes (385). See the related codes section below to explore the rest of Utah.
Other Utah Area Codes
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801 Area Code FAQ
Where is area code 801?
Area code 801 is located in Utah, primarily serving Salt Lake City and surrounding cities including West Valley City, West Jordan, Sandy. The region operates on MT (America/Denver) time.
What state is 801 area code?
801 is a Utah area code. It was put into service in 1947 and shares its geographic footprint with overlay code 385.
Is 801 a scam area code?
801 is a legitimate North American area code allocated by NANPA to Utah. Like any geographic area code, scammers sometimes spoof 801 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 801 use?
Area code 801 operates on MT (America/Denver). Numbers in this area code follow standard Utah time-zone rules including any daylight-saving transitions for that region.
Can I look up a specific 801 phone number?
Yes. Use the reverse lookup widget above to enter a full 801 number. NumLocation returns the line type (mobile, landline, VoIP), carrier, rate-center city, and any public listings tied to the number — free.
What's the difference between 801 and 385?
801 and 385 cover the same Utah geographic area as overlay codes. Calls between them are local, but you must dial all 10 digits. New phone numbers in this region are assigned from either pool depending on what's available with the carrier at signup.